Released in 2008, Barbie and the Diamond Castle was one of the last Barbie movies to stick to the fantasy-style narratives of the earlier films. Out of the forty-three Barbie movies released between 20, these twelve are the ones that are worth rewatching for when you next have to regress as a coping mechanism from the stresses of adult life. Sadly, not all Barbie movies were made equal and a good chunk of them are noticeably a cut above the rest. Mention the Barbie movies to any Gen Z woman today and they can probably name their favorite, but not the ones that weren’t as memorable.
Well, the older half of Gen Z, but you get what I mean. Second, Barbie movies managed to make themselves an integral part of many Gen Z girls’ childhoods.
I’m in my twenties now and I still have the Barbie as the Island Princess doll I harassed my parents into buying back in December 2007. For one, Mattel’s doll brand is extremely popular and the company didn’t shy away from aggressively marketing its movie-based dolls to young girls, much to the chagrin of parents on a budget. The Barbie films are easily one of the most recognizable franchises of the 2000s, even if you aren’t the type to watch them voluntarily. Who hasn’t seen any of the Barbie movies?
