Thanks in part to arecent re-release in IMAX theaters, directorChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimerhas passed a significant milestone at the global box office, as it nears its long-awaited digital release date. The film debuted in theaters alongsideGreta Gerwig’sBarbiein July, in what came to be known as the “Barbenheimer” event — a global movement that generated over $2.2 billion at the box office. And now, after having completed over 100 days of release,Oppenheimerhas crossed the $950 million mark worldwide.
The biographical thriller has generated $325 million domestically, and another $625 million from overseas territories, as itcontinues its slow march towards the coveted $1 billion markat the worldwide box office. While $50 million might seem impossible at this stage,Oppenheimerwill no doubt be re-released several times in the future, if not in the next few months, as its awards campaign heats up. Eventually, it will become Nolan’s third film to pass the billion-dollar mark. ProducerEmma Thomasadmittedthat the movieoutperformed everybody’s wildest expectations, playing like a summer blockbuster despite being a singularly intense epic about the end of the world. StarringCillian Murphyin the lead role of the theoretical physicistJ. Robert Oppenheimer, the movie presented his subjective view of the creation of the world’s first atomic bombs, which effectively ended World War II after being dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Oppenheimer Broke Numerous Records Over the Course of its Run
Theatrical Performance
$325,264,495
International
$625,406,087
$950,670,582
Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, criticism was directed at Nolan’s decision to not show the effects of the bombing in the film. Headdressed these criticismsin a recent interview with Variety, and reiterated that he always wanted to present the story from Oppenheimer’s perspective. The movie sits at a “certified fresh” 93% on the review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, and continues to hold a 91% audience approval rating on the same platform.
Produced on arelatively lean budget of $100 million, themovie broke numerous recordsover the course of its run.Oppenheimeris thethird-biggest movie of the yearso far, thesecond-biggest R-rated filmin history, and thebiggest biopic of all time. It also became the biggest-ever World War II movie, and outperformed Nolan’s more populist hitInceptionby a wide margin.Oppenheimeris expected to be a major contender during the awards season, and is considered a shoo-in for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor nods, in addition to a handful of technical categories. The moviewill be released on digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 21. Be sure to pick up physical copiesas per Nolan’s recommendation, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Oppenheimer
The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
