Over the weekend, “Barbenheimer” took the country by storm, with two very different movies capturing the attention of movie-goers. The pink-drenched “Barbie” movie and the WWII period piece “Oppenheimer” were both released, and “Barbie” came out on top, earning $155 million at the box office, as reported by Box Office Mojo.
“Oppenheimer,” a film about physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his efforts to create the atomic bomb, came in second place with $80.5 million for the weekend of July 21-23. “Barbie” had an impressive opening day, earning $70.8 million on Friday alone.
Prior to their releases, excitement for the movies grew as social media users dubbed the dual release “Barbenheimer.”
“Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, stars Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, and other actors who embody different versions of Mattel’s Barbie and Ken dolls. “Oppenheimer,” on the other hand, features Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt and is Christopher Nolan’s longest film to date at three hours.
The idea of seeing both movies in a double feature gained momentum when Tom Cruise, another summer box office star, mentioned it in a tweet. Cruise expressed his excitement for the explosive (and pink) combination of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.”
After Cruise’s tweet, the concept of watching these contrasting films back to back became a popular topic, with meme pages creating posts and even mock movie posters combining the themes of the two movies.
A cinephile on Instagram commented on the unique experience of seeing these highly anticipated films without comparing them directly. They highlighted the opportunity to watch two movies that are vastly different, yet equally anticipated.
“Barbie” taps into nostalgia, being based on the beloved toy dating back to 1959, while also exploring deeper cultural trends. Greta Gerwig, who previously received three Oscar nominations for her films “Lady Bird” and “Little Women,” directed the film. “Barbie” had the biggest opening for a female director, according to Fandango managing editor Erik Davis.
“Oppenheimer” was helmed by Christopher Nolan, a director known for his creative storytelling in box office hits such as “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Memento,” “Inception,” and “Interstellar.” While Nolan has received five Oscar nominations, he has yet to win.
Davis suggests watching “Oppenheimer” first and then “Barbie” to leave the theater with a smile. He also mentions that the “Mission: Impossible” franchise is his personal movie of the summer.
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” opened before “Barbenheimer” and grossed $54.6 million its opening weekend and $99.2 million in total, according to Box Office Mojo.
In conclusion, the release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in the same weekend caused a buzz on social media and among movie-goers. Tom Cruise’s mention of a double feature sparked further excitement, leading to numerous posts and discussions about seeing these two contrasting films back to back. With “Barbie” breaking records for a female director and Nolan’s reputation for captivating storytelling, these movies have undoubtedly made their mark on the summer box office.
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