The 2023 live-action Barbie movie is directed by Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken). The film follows Barbie and Ken on a journey of self-discovery after Barbie experiences an existential crisis. Barbie travels to the "real world" to discover what has caused her malfunction. Along the way, she makes new friends, including various Barbies and Kens portrayed by Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Scott Evans. The supporting cast also includes America Ferrera, Michael Cera, and Will Ferrell). The film is a musical comedy that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. The movie has been described as a fish-out-of-water tale in the vein of Big and Enchanted. The film has been praised for its humor and ambition, but criticized for being uneven at times. The trailer shows Barbie experiencing an existential crisis and traveling to the "real world" to discover her true purpose.