Barbie (2023) passes the Ko test with 3 out of 3 criteria observed. One of the female protagonists, played by American Ferreira, has a prominent speaking role in the film. Additionally, there are several other POC female side characters with smaller speaking roles.
| There is a non-white, female identifying person in the film | Pass |
| Who speaks in five or more scenes | Pass |
| And speaks English | Pass |
The Ko Test 
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