In 2023, the Margot Robbie-led film "Barbie" became the highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing $1.4 billion in global box office collections. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the comedy received widespread praise for its exploration of self-acceptance and patriarchy through various characters in Barbie Land, most of whom were female. This female-centric film dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods, indicating its financial and critical success.

The achievement of "Barbie" is expected to further encourage Hollywood's efforts to diversify film sets and support more female-led stories. The "Star Wars" franchise has also taken steps in the right direction in this regard. Over the years, many women have played significant roles and influenced the success of the epic space opera. From editor Marcia Lucas to screenwriters Gloria Katz and Leigh Brackett, their contributions have been instrumental in shaping the franchise.

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