In 2006, Mattel ceased distribution of the films on VHS and focus solely on DVD whiles Universal takes over the original distribution rights, which would include the back catalog/pre-2006 catalog a decade later.

The films were originally distributed on VHS and DVD by Artisan Entertainment and Family Home Entertainment from 2001 until 2004 when both were acquired by and folded into Lionsgate. In 2007, Mainframe, at the time known as Mainframe Entertainment, got acquired by a local then-upcoming firm, 'Rainmaker Income Fund', from which they would adopt the initial name of Rainmaker Animation and the permanent name of Rainmaker Entertainment the following year. In between their co-productions, American studio Curious Pictures pitched in by animating The Barbie Diaries (2006). Elise Allen introduced original storylines to the series through screenwriting the main entries of the Barbie: Fairytopia franchise. Mattel launched its eponymous in-house entertainment division in 2001 and began the Barbie film series by adapting pre-existing stories/tales and seeking animation co-production with Canadian studio, Mainframe Studios. following production wrap-up from Mattel Films with the association of Luck圜hap Entertainment and Heyday Films.

Additionally, a live-action adaptation of the toyline is currently awaiting its American theatrical release on 21 July 2023 by Warner Bros. In 2020, Mattel revamped the films into streaming television films, brand them as animated 'specials' and revolve them around the canon of the inaugural television show in the Barbie media franchise, Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. From 2012 until date, Mattel expanded the franchise beyond just the films to other audiovisual media such as web series, television shows and streaming television content, with the latter following a growing rise and trend in streaming services and online platforms.

In response to a growing rise of digital and interactive media as well as the gradual decline of the sales in dolls, toys and accessories in the 1980s, Mattel partnered with animation studios to produce such films which were broadcast on Nickelodeon in the United States from 2002 and released on home video formats, predominantly by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, both until 2017. This article shows the complete list of CGI or computer-animated feature films and streaming television films starring or featuring Barbie, a fashion doll manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel.

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