9 Highest-grossing Films By Female Directors

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

Barbie (2023)

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Wonder Woman (2017)

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The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

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Brave (2012)

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Shrek (2001)

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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

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Twilight (2008)

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Frozen 2 (2019)

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Frozen (2013)

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