‘Barbie’ makes historic box office splash with $155 million-plus debut, ‘Oppenheimer’ impresses with $77 million. See details
Barbie" film, which has been directed by Greta Gerwig, has amassed a staggering $155 million+ opening, while Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" also excels with a projected $77 million debut. The unprecedented «Barbenheimer» phenomenon showcases a historic three-day weekend in cinema history with both movies reaching big milestones. On its opening day, «Barbie,» the Warner Bros.
movie centered around Mattel's iconic fashion doll, raked in a phenomenal $70.5 million, including $22.3 million from previews. Early projections indicate that the film is on track to achieve a historic $155 million-plus domestic opening, a feat typically associated with male-driven superhero films or marquee franchises such as the final Harry Potter installment. Some predictions even suggest the possibility of crossing the $160 million mark, although Warner Bros.
remains cautious and sticks with a $150 million estimate in case Saturday's attendance decreases. The success of «Barbie» extends beyond North America, with projections pointing towards a substantial international debut, estimated at around $120 million. In parallel, Christopher Nolan's «Oppenheimer,» a historical drama about J.
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