Barbie 2 reportedly a top priority for Skydance as merger shakes Hollywood

Barbie 2 is reportedly a top priority for Skydance Media chief David Ellison, according to JoBlo. This comes as his studio's historic merger with Warner Bros. and Paramount continues to unsettle the industry.

The report states that the sequel to the blockbuster Barbie film is a key focus for Ellison following the approval of the massive studio merger. The deal has left many in Hollywood on edge.

While the initial Barbie was a massive success for Warner Bros., the rights and creative direction for a potential sequel now fall under the purview of the newly merged entity. Ellison's reported prioritization signals an intent to move forward with the franchise.