The frenzy surrounding Barbie has seen local cinema groups Nu Metro and Ster-Kinekor recording their highest attendance post-Covid.

The film, based on the popular doll created by American Ruth Handler, opened worldwide on July 21, raking tens of millions of dollars. ..

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