Moviegoers flock to theaters for Barbie and Oppenheimer.
This past weekend, two eagerly awaited movies, Barbie and Oppenheimer, were released simultaneously. Despite their distinct genres, both films attracted a diverse range of audiences. Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, premiered worldwide and earned $337,000,000. Its domestic earnings were $155,000,000. On the other hand, Oppenheimer’s global release earned $174,157,000, with a domestic total of $85,000,000. The Christopher Nolan movie stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon. The only film to have a bigger opening this year was The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Sean Tajipour
Sean Tajipour is the Founder and Editor of Nerdtropolis and the host of the Moviegoers Society Podcast. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association. You can follow on Twitter and Instagram @Seantaj.