Barbenheimer has shattered box office records with an incredible performance by both Barbie and Oppenheimer. Together, they raked in a staggering $465 million in ticket sales over their opening weekend on July 21.
Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Barbie proved to be a massive hit, bringing in $155 million domestically and surpassing $300 million in global ticket sales. This makes it the biggest film debut of 2023, securing its place as the second highest-grossing opening of all time, second only to Avengers: Endgame.
Oppenheimer, led by the talented Cillian Murphy, claimed second place with over $80.5 million domestically and an impressive $165 million worldwide. Audiences flocked to theaters to catch both films, opting for a double feature experience.
The Barbenheimer weekend is historic, marking the biggest box office weekend post-pandemic. It far surpassed the opening weekend of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which totaled $281.8 million. If the $465 million figure holds true, Barbenheimer weekend will go down in history as the biggest box office weekend ever.
What’s unique about this record-breaking weekend is that it’s not dominated by superheroes or space adventurers, but by a bubbly blonde and her himbo boyfriend. Barbie’s opening weekend also broke records for 2023, generating $70.5 million in ticket sales on Friday alone. Furthermore, it is now the highest-grossing film directed solely by a woman, surpassing the previous record held by Captain Marvel.
Greta Gerwig’s directed film about the iconic doll solidified its place as the second biggest opening of all time, right after Avengers: Endgame. Meanwhile, Barbie had the largest pre-sales in the history of Warner Brothers films, earning $22.3 million.
In addition to Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy’s outstanding performances, Barbie features a star-studded cast including Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, and Issa Rae. Oppenheimer also boasts a stellar lineup with Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Emily Blunt, and Florence Pugh.
Overall, Barbenheimer’s success at the box office showcases the power of creativity and storytelling, captivating audiences worldwide and breaking records along the way.
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