Washington, Aug. 13 -- A sequel to 2023's blockbuster 'Barbie' is facing an uncertain future as Warner Bros. and the film's creative team remain locked in stalled negotiations over compensation, putting the project at risk of being shelved.

As per Variety, the potential follow-up has brought together director and co-writer Greta Gerwig, co-screenwriter Noah Baumbach, star and producer Margot Robbie and actor Ryan Gosling, who played Ken.

Gerwig became the most successful woman director ever after the original Barbie crossed USD 1.4 billion at the global box office.

According to the information reported by Variety, Warner Bros. has made more than six offers to the filmmaking team over the past three years, with all of them rejected.

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