EXCLUSIVE: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's $150 Million Pay Demands for 'Barbie 2'

Insiders say Warner Bros. is racing to strike a deal before time runs out.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are said to be at the center of a growing standoff threatening to derail Barbie 2, with insiders telling THE VAULT the pair are holding out for a combined $150 million payday before agreeing to return for the blockbuster sequel.

Insiders say the reported salary demands have intensified negotiations with Warner Bros., raising fresh doubts over whether the follow-up to one of the highest-grossing films of all time can move into production before a key rights deadline.

The original Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she co-wrote with her partner Noah Baumbach, became a global phenomenon after its release in 2023, earning more than $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office.