The Big Picture The Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon came to a head on the night of the 96th Academy Awards. Barbie may have overtaken Oppenheimer at the box office, raking in a staggering $1.4 billion compared to the historical drama's similarly impressive $960 million, but Christopher Nolan's film emerged victorious over its friendly rival on Hollywood's biggest night.
Release Date July 21, 2023 Director Christopher Nolan Cast Cillian Murphy , Matt Damon , Robert Downey Jr. , Emily Blunt , Alden Ehrenreich , Scott Grimes , Jason Clarke , Tony Goldwyn Runtime 180 minutes Writers Kai Bird , Christopher Nolan , Martin J.
Making 'Oppenheimer' Was a Gamble for Christopher Nolan and Universal Pictures Close Having worked alongside Warner Bros. on nine films, beginning with 2002's Insomnia, Christopher Nolan's long-term professional partnership hit a snag when the studio pivoted on its release strategy during the pandemic, leading the filmmaker to seek a new partner in Universal Pictures for his next effort.
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