Barbie of Swan Lake

Barbie plays Odette, the daughter of a baker who stumbles into a magical forest after spotting a white unicorn. In the Enchanted Forest, a malevolent sorcerer uses an incantation to turn her into a swan, trapping her in a new form. With the help of loyal friends and a talking creature, Odette must adapt to her feathered shape while seeking a way to break the curse. Along the way she discovers hidden strengths she never knew she possessed and learns what courage means. She encounters challenges designed by the wizard who seeks to undermine the Fairy Queen and seize control of the realm. The adventure blends music, friendship, and fairy tale charm. Its humor keeps the mood warm for families.

Released in 2003 and directed by Owen Hurley, it draws on the Barbie franchise built by Ruth Handler, Elana Lesser and Cliff Ruby, with Kelly Sheridan voicing Barbie Roberts and Odette. The film showcases vivid color palettes and catchy songs.

As part of the Barbie fairy tale catalog, it reinforces messages of friendship, resilience, and self belief. The transformation from Odette to swan and the clash with Odile give audiences memorable moments that helped shape later Barbie media and fan art. Its playful tone keeps the story welcoming for fans.

Audience reception appears solid, with the film holding about a 7.0 rating from over a thousand votes. Viewers respond to its emphasis on friendship, courage, and problem solving, all presented in a bright, music filled fairy tale world. Families also share memories from movie nights.

Box office data for this release is not publicly released, as Barbie of Swan Lake primarily aimed at home entertainment markets rather than theatrical box offices. Being a family oriented direct to video title, it did not appear on charts.