The highly-anticipated Barbenheimer weekend is in full swing, with two blockbuster films, Barbie and Oppenheimer, poised to shatter box office records. Margot Robbie’s film has already smashed the record for the biggest opening day of 2023, raking in an impressive $70.5 million in ticket sales on Friday. Compared to this, Cillian Murphy’s film brought in $33 million, making it the third-highest grossing film of the year.
Moviegoers are flocking to theaters to catch both films, often opting for a double feature. This renewed interest in cinema is projected to generate an estimated $308 million over the three-day weekend, according to Deadline. It’s the largest box office turnout since theaters reopened following the pandemic lockdowns. In fact, this weekend’s ticket sales are on track to become the fourth highest-grossing weekend of all time, trailing behind Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity Wars, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
What’s fascinating is that these remarkable numbers are achieved without the presence of superheroes or space adventurers. Greta Gerwig’s vibrant and charming film is expected to exceed $161 million in its opening weekend. Additionally, Barbie is set to claim the record for the biggest opening weekend of any film directed by a woman. Previously, Captain Marvel held the title with its $153 million opening in 2019, co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Wonder Woman, directed solely by Patty Jenkins, earned $103 million in 2017, holding the record for any movie exclusively directed by a woman.
Oppenheimer, the biopic about the development of the atomic bomb by J. Robert Oppenheimer, is also making waves at the box office, projected to earn $77 million over the three-day weekend. Christopher Nolan’s gripping film marks his third-highest opening weekend and is the highest-grossing R-rated film opening, surpassing John Wick: Chapter 4. This weekend is historic as it will be the first time a film grosses over $100 million while a second film exceeds $50 million, with Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the charge.
Barbie has already set a new record for Warner Brothers, raking in $22.3 million in presales alone. This exceptional achievement further solidifies Margot Robbie’s star power. Alongside Robbie, the film features a star-studded cast including Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, and Issa Rae. Oppenheimer boasts an equally impressive lineup, with Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Rami Malek, Emily Blunt, and Florence Pugh joining Cillian Murphy.
Come on Barbie, let’s celebrate, because this film is not only a triumph for Gerwig, Robbie, and Ryan Gosling but also a notable success for female-driven movies, breaking free from the grip of superheroes and established franchises.
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