barbie removed from netflix: 'Masterpiece in its own': Netflix fans heartbroken as they have just days left to watch 'film of the decade'

Time of India

10-07-2025

Barbie to be removed from Netflix?
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It's a heartbreaking news for Netflix fans. Netflix subscribers have been left heartbroken as they have just days remaining to stream a blockbuster that some devotees hailed as the "film of the decade." The movie 'Barbie' which stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu as Ken, the movie won the hearts of the audience when it came out in July 2023.It skyrocketed to fame becoming the top-earning film ever made by a female director - Greta Gerwig - in record time. It achieved this milestone just 17 days after its debut and earned an astounding $1 billion worldwide.The movie follows Barbie as she enjoys an idyllic existence alongside Ken in Barbieland but as they decide to head out into the real world, they realize the complexities that come with human life. Barbie embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the feminist film which explores themes of female empowerment, gender roles and the patriarchy, while also addressing the complexities and contradictions within feminism itself, reports The Mirror.Barbie was added to Netflix in December, ahead of the Christmas period, but it is set to leave the streaming platform on July 15. While viewers can still watch it on a range of platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Sky Movies, Netflix subscribers who want to watch it on the platform need to make sure they do so before next Tuesday.After Netflix confirmed that Barbie will be leaving its platform this month, fans quickly took to social media to voice their disappointment. One user tweeted, 'Watching Barbie for the third time since it's apparently leaving Netflix soon.' Another posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'Alright, Barbie is leaving Netflix soon... what if I finally sit down and watch it?'Echoing the sentiment, a fan declared, 'It's her Barbie world, we're just living in it.' The departure of Barbie comes alongside other notable exits including Call My Agent!, Scream VI, and The Kingdom.With a stellar 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Barbie has been widely praised for its bold visuals and rich thematic layers. Kiko Martinez of San Antonio Current called it 'one of the most thought-provoking social commentaries and empowering mainstream comedies in recent years,' even adding that the 'I'm Just Ken' scene deserves a permanent spot in the Louvre. Denise Pieniazek of Puesta en Escena remarked, 'Despite its apparent artificiality, Barbie questions social norms with wit, highlighting the gender struggle without being offensive.'Ella Feldman of the Washington City Paper described the film as 'an audacious, hilarious, and artistically crafted brand extension,' noting it raises the bar for future big-budget franchise films.Audiences were just as enthusiastic, giving the film an impressive 83% on the Popcornmeter. One viewer praised director Greta Gerwig, writing, 'She nailed it. Margot Robbie is peak Barbie. The entire cast shines. It's not usually my type of film, but this is a masterpiece in its own right.'Another fan shared, 'I appreciated how the film highlights the burdens women face in society and the pressure to be perfect. It resonated with my teenage daughter—she really related to it. I only wish it were a bit more suitable for younger viewers.'Reflecting on the role before the film's release, Margot Robbie said she viewed Barbie not as a 'dumb blonde,' but as a trailblazer. 'People had preconceived notions about the movie,' she said. 'But once Greta [Gerwig] was announced as director, everything changed. Barbie has been a surgeon, a vet, a pilot—if anything, she's a pioneer. This was a role I couldn't turn down.'