The Barbie movie has taken the world by storm. After announcing the project in 2019, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are ready to show their versions of the famous dolls. But between all the pink-themed merchandise and unforgettable red carpet fashion moments, this live-action version of the beloved characters has a different tone than most people would expect.
The movie follows Barbie as she lives her everyday life with Ken in the fictional world of Barbieland. But when she starts to experience an existential crisis, she decides it's time to see what life is like in the human world. After going through a portal, she meets other versions of herself and Ken (which include dolls portrayed by folks like Kate McKinnon and Simu Liu). Barbie also meets a Mattel employee named Gloria (America Ferrera), who teaches her something about herself along the way.
With such excitement surrounding the movie, folks will likely want to know how to watch and stream Barbie from home. Here's where to watch and stream Barbie online.
Where to watch and stream Barbie:
Fans of the runaway hit will be thrilled by this, because Barbie will officially available for at-home viewing on Max (formerly known as HBO Max) starting December 15, 2023.
When it comes to the production studio behind the Barbie movie, Warner Bros. is distributing the film to cinemas worldwide. But the media conglomerate also has a hand in the streaming business, as they also own Max. Couple this with Deadline reporting the official news of where it will land in early August, fans knew to expect the movie to drop on the site by the end of the year.
“We really believe in the motion picture window — let it play out … go into PVOD, take it through the windows that have worked forever [in the business],” said Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in an official statement obtained by the outlet. "When it goes on Max, it will have a good impact in the fall."
Now that we have a December 15 streaming date, you'll need to make sure you're registered with Max before you can watch Barbie. Luckily, the streamer offers three different plans to choose from, the lowest starting at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Once you've set up an account, you can click on the movie title page on Max's website or on the Max app.
Can I buy the Barbie movie at home?
Good news! It's time to go party because the Barbie movie is already at a digital streaming site near you.
Close to two months after viewers could only watch Barbie in their local cinemas, Amazon Prime Video announced that the film will land on its website. Beginning on September 12, folks had the ability to purchase the movie for $19.99, which is a great option because you can watch it over and over again!
NOTE: For parents wondering if the Barbie movie is age-appropriate for kids, the film is rated PG-13 for implied references and brief crude language.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
