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Oppenheimerhas now crossed the $900 million mark at the global box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2023.
Christopher Nolan’s World War II biopic about theoretical physicist and Manhattan Project scientistJ. Robert Oppenheimerearned another $12.8 million over the weekend, including $10.7 million from foreign markets and $2.1 million from domestically, according toBox Office Mojo.
“ForOppenheimerto cross the $900 million global mark after just nine weeks in theaters is a remarkable achievement,” senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian said, perVariety. “It shows how an amazing film with a superstar director and a star-studded cast can turn a three-hour historical epic into a blockbuster mainstream hit.”
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As of Monday, the film has grossed $912,701,115, surpassingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3withBarbieandThe Super Mario Bros.Moviein first and second place, respectively — both grossing more than $1 billion worldwide.
“Those last few miles of any theatrical run are the toughest,” Dergarabedian added, perVariety. “But at this point, […] it’s a total winner no matter the ultimate outcome.”
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The fan-coined “Barbenheimer” phenomenon was born on July 21 whenOppenheimerandBarbiehit theaters with the best single weekend at the box office of this year, according toBox Office Mojo.Oppenheimerraked in $82.4 million andpropelled AMC Theatres— the nation’s largest movie theater chain — to itshighest weekly admissions revenuein the company’s history.
Without adjusting for inflation, the film is Nolan’s most lucrative global release since 2012’sThe Dark Knight Rises, which surpassed the global $1 billion threshold.
The film starsCillian Murphyas Oppenheimer, withEmily Bluntas his wife Kitty. The movie also features a star-studded cast, includingMatt Damon,Robert Downey Jr.,Florence Pugh,Josh HartnettandDavid Krumholtzin critical roles. Other notable actors:Kenneth Branagh,Benny Safdie,Josh PeckandJack Quaid, among others.
source: people.com
