Barbie and Oppenheimer have already smashed several box-office records with a combined take of $235.5 million domestically and $511 million total worldwide. As for India, Oppenheimer has collected ₹31 crore over the first two days and Barbie has collected ₹11.5 crore so far.
Barbie and Oppenheimer have garnered an overwhelming response from viewers and critics alike, and are currently setting the box office on fire across the nation — from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh.
Oppenheimer is breaking records all across India
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, featuring an ensemble cast with Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Florence Pugh, stormed into the Indian cinemas with a swashbuckling debut. Across 1923 screens, including IMAX, it amassed a record-breaking Rs. 60 crore (Gross) in its opening weekend. The film now holds the highest opening weekend accolade for both Christopher Nolan and Non-Franchise Hollywood movies in India.
Furthermore, it claims the top spot as the highest opening weekend for a Hollywood film on IMAX screens and the entire year of 2023. Globally, Oppenheimer stands tall as the 3rd highest opening weekend earner, following only the US & the UK markets.
Barbie isn’t too far behind: garnering unprecedented love
Greta Gerwig’s directorial Barbie, featuring the dynamic duo Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, enjoyed a triumphant debut in India. With an impressive Rs. 21 Crores (Gross) collection on 868 screens, it proudly claims the title of the widest release for an English version only film.
Notably, Barbie marks Warner Bros’ top Opening Weekend for 2023, following the success of The Flash, and ranks as the 3rd biggest opening weekend for a female-directed Hollywood film, only surpassed by Frozen II. The film’s captivating charm has certainly left its mark on the box office!
The “Barbenheimer” craze is set to cross all the limits
The phenomenon of “Barbieheimer” (also known as Barbenheimer) has taken the movie industry by storm, capturing the attention of audiences nationwide. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the movie “Barbie,” featuring the talented duo Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, emerged victorious over “Oppenheimer” in its opening weekend at the US box office. The film’s earnings soared to an impressive $155 million, surpassing all expectations for a debut of $90 to $110 million.
Notably, “Barbie” has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend of the year, outperforming even blockbuster releases like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and all the Marvel films released in the same year.
The film’s astounding success has undoubtedly solidified its position as a true box office sensation.
