The Barbie movie soundtrack shatters records! As the new Barbie movie hits theaters, fans of the iconic doll are embracing all things pink. Streaming service Spotify has celebrated the release of the film with a special playlist that features many of the songs featured in it The Barbie Movie Soundtrack‘s Success
In fact, the star-studded soundtrack has already been listened to more than 52 million times in just its opening weekend, putting it in the top 10 biggest Spotify albums of the year. The album includes music from artists such as Lizzo, Dua Lipa, and The Kid LAROI, but the film’s standout track is “Barbie World Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice reunited to perform the song, which features lyrics about how girls can be anything they want to be Spotify’s playlist has even gotten its own update in honor of the film, transforming the progress bar into a pink version to match the color of the Barbie icon.
The movie shows the popularity of the movie and its soundtrack, which includes a song from Billie Eilish. Katy Perry, Ariana Grande, and Ed Sheeran also made music for the movie. To the surprise of no one, the biggest name on the list is Drake, with more than 42 million monthly listeners.
Ariana Grande is a close second, with over 42 million Spotify streams. Payouts for the soundtrack depend on how many people listen to the song and its total streams. The film’s soundtrack also helped boost the popularity of some of the artists as well at the movie. Consumers also embrace the Barbie-inspired beauty and wellness trends. Including the revival of pink nail polish and Barbie blonde hair colors.
The success of the movie’s soundtrack further proves the power of the Barbie brand. The film brings joy and nostalgia to audiences across the country. It also proves to be the best theatrical launch for a Netflix original movie ever. Surpassing last year’s action film Red Notice.
