Barbie director Greta Gerwig has hinted at the possibility of a sequel based on Ken. Barbie became an international sensation in July 2023, grossing $1 billion in just three weeks. Gerwig suggested that a Ken sequel could be in the works but refrained from confirming any plans.
Gerwig and filmmaker Noah Baumbach revealed that Ryan Gosling was their top choice to portray Ken in Barbie. Gosling's name was even written next to the character's lines in the initial script. Gerwig mentioned that they had an abundance of material for Ken, indicating the character's significance in the storyline.
