Read our Privacy noticeA sequel to Greta Gerwig’s box office sensation Barbie is reportedly in limbo due to stalled negotiations over its stars’ salaries. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling led the 2023 movie as Mattel’s iconic toy dolls Barbie and Ken, respectively. The Warner Bros. production earned more than $1.4 billion at the box office and garnered eight Oscar nominations. According to The Times, Warner Bros heads have been negotiating with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig for months without success. According to three Variety sources, Robbie earned around $50 million from the first film in salary and box office bonuses.