Zack Snyder stopped by Joe Rogan’s podcast this week where the divisive filmmaker made a bold statement about the success of his latest film Rebel Moon.

If you’ve already forgotten about Rebel Moon, don’t worry you’re not alone. Snyder’s attempt at launching his own Star Wars-esque franchise arrived on Netflix to dismal reviews and quickly faded as the holidays kicked into full swing. However, Snyder would like you to believe that, actually, Rebel Moon outperformed Barbie, the billion dollar record-breaking hit that’s currently up for several Oscars.