Uncertainty Surrounds Release Timeline for Barbie 2 Film

WHO:

Coming Soon - Ynon Kreiz is the co-CEO of Skydance and was formerly the CEO of Mattel.

Deadline - Ynon Kreiz is involved in the Barbie film franchise and was part of the first Warner Bros movie based on the Mattel doll.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The sequel to Barbie, referred to as Barbie 2, has encountered a major roadblock.

Deadline - Ynon Kreiz stated, “Too early to talk about that,” regarding the timeline for when Barbie 2 will be a go project.

WHEN:

Deadline - Ynon Kreiz's comments were made during a presser at Skydance.

WHY:

Coming Soon - The uncertainty surrounding Barbie 2's release is attributed to the recent leadership changes at Skydance.

HOW:

Deadline - The response regarding Barbie 2's status was given during a press event.

(UPDATED October 7, 2026 05:06 UTC)

Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO of Skydance and former CEO of Mattel, recently addressed the status of the much-anticipated sequel, Barbie 2, during a press event. He indicated that the project has hit a significant roadblock and mentioned that it’s “too early to talk about that” when asked about its timeline. The uncertainty surrounding Barbie 2's release is largely due to recent leadership changes at Skydance.