The Big Picture
- Oppenheimer has achieved a significant milestone by joining Barbie in the highly exclusive One Million Watched Club on Letterboxd. It became the second fastest film to reach this milestone, just behind Barbie.
- Despite the presence of other films, such as Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo, Oppenheimer continues to sell out IMAX screens. Director Christopher Nolan emphasizes the importance of experiencing the film in this format.
- Both Oppenheimer and Barbie are projected to earn a combined $2 billion in global box office revenue.
It’s another milestone for “Barbenheimer” as Oppenheimer, the epic thriller about the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb, joins its theatrical soulmate Barbie in the exclusive Letterboxd One Million Watched Club. J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy) takes the spotlight, reaching the milestone within a month of release. This achievement highlights the film’s cultural significance. The science bros. Oppenheimer and Einstein have become viral sensations on TikTok, cementing their popularity among the general public.
Despite competition from other films like Blue Beetle and Gran Turismo, Oppenheimer continues to sell out IMAX screens. Director Nolan firmly advocates for the premium large format, considering it the gold standard of cinema and the ideal way to experience the film as intended. IMAX has guaranteed screen time for Oppenheimer until at least the early fall due to overwhelming demand.
More Milestones Ahead
Oppenheimer is about to surpass the $271 million mark, making it the highest-grossing domestic film of all time without reaching the top spot at the box office. This achievement owes to the immense impact of Barbie. One wonders if Oppenheimer could have achieved the same reach without being released alongside Greta Gerwig‘s film, which features Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken.
Both “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” are expected to generate a combined $2 billion in global box office revenue. Critics have praised the performances of Murphy and Gosling, making them strong contenders for the 2024 Academy Awards.
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