Barbie Makes Box Office History with Astonishing $155M Debut, ‘Oppenheimer’ Rakes in Impressive $80.5M!
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Witnessing the extraordinary Barbenheimer phenomenon, history has been made with a groundbreaking achievement during this three-day weekend.
For the very first time, a movie has shattered the $100 million mark on its opening, while another impressive film soared past $50 million.
This unprecedented feat has propelled the weekend to claim its spot as the fourth-largest box office weekend in domestic history.
The film industry is left in awe as these remarkable milestones redefine success at the box office.
A Box Office Sensation: Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Shatters Records with $155M Opening!
The summer box office just witnessed an explosive event as filmmaker Greta Gerwig's empowering take on 'Barbie' stormed into theaters, amassing a historic $155 million domestically.
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Surpassing expectations, the film achieved a milestone typically reserved for male-driven superhero blockbusters or iconic franchises like the final Harry Potter installment. Barbie's success contributed to one of the most significant weekends in cinematic history.
Not only conquering the domestic market, but 'Barbie' also made waves worldwide. The movie's international debut was nothing short of remarkable, raking in an impressive $182 million across 70 markets, culminating in a staggering global total of $337 million, all while working with a production budget of $145 million.
Notably, it secured the most substantial opening ever for a Warner Bros. title in key markets like Mexico ($22.3 million), Brazil ($15.9 million), and Australia ($14.6 million).
The United Kingdom led the charge with an impressive $22.9 million, marking the studio's most significant post-pandemic showing. Even in Asian markets where expectations were tempered, Barbie defied projections, especially in China, where it generated $8.2 million, surpassing predictions.
A Historic Triumph: Barbie Shatters Records with Unprecedented $155M Debut in North America!
Barbie has not only taken the world by storm but has also achieved an extraordinary feat in North America, surpassing all expectations. Directed by a woman, this movie has written history by securing the highest domestic opening ever for a female-directed film.
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The previous record-holder was Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman, which debuted with $103.3 million domestically back in 2017. Notably, even the 2019 release of Captain Marvel, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, fell slightly behind Barbie with a $153 million opening.
But the astounding success of Barbie doesn't stop there. It has racked up numerous other records as well. Claiming the title of the highest-grossing opening of 2023 thus far, the film left competitors in the dust, including The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which pulled in $146.3 million. Following close behind were Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse at $120.7 million, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at $118.4 million, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at $106.9 million. Surprisingly, numerous other releases struggled to reach the coveted $100 million milestone.
Barbie's monumental achievement has not only reshaped the box office landscape but has also become a symbol of empowerment and progress in the film industry. Its groundbreaking success will undoubtedly inspire and pave the way for more diverse and captivating storytelling in the years to come.
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Barbie's Dynamic Duo Shatters Records with a $155M Opening Weekend, While Oppenheimer Makes Explosive Impact at $80.5M!
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The box office witnessed a historic moment as Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the stars of Barbie, delivered their most triumphant opening yet.
The toy-inspired movie not only became the largest three-day opening for a toy-based film, overtaking Transformers: Dark of the Moon ($115.9 million), but also marked Warner Bros.' biggest non-D.C. pic or sequel opening.
Greta Gerwig's directorial masterpiece, Oppenheimer, didn't shy away from the competition either, securing an impressive $80.5 million. The R-rated, three-hour historical drama delving into J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb exceeded all expectations.
This remarkable performance ranks as Gerwig's third-highest domestic debut, only surpassed by The Dark Knight Rises ($160.9 million) and The Dark Knight ($158.4 million), without accounting for inflation.
Additionally, it outperformed other recent summer blockbusters, including The Flash, Elemental, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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In a fierce battle of the box office titans, Barbie and Oppenheimer showcased their cinematic prowess, leaving audiences captivated and eager for more.
Barbie is making waves with an overwhelming female audience, comprising 68 percent of the viewership, while Oppenheimer is capturing the attention of a predominantly male crowd, accounting for 64 percent of its audience.
Interestingly, Oppenheimer's impressive performance came as a surprise to many, given its extended running time and subject matter.
Further stats reveal that Oppenheimer has secured its position as the third-largest opening for a biographical film in North America, trailing only behind American Sniper ($89.3 million) and The Passion of the Christ ($83.8 million), without adjusting for inflation.
This remarkable achievement adds to the film's accolades and highlights its growing popularity among audiences.
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Internationally, Oppenheimer made an impressive debut, amassing a robust $93.7 million across 78 markets, resulting in a remarkable global launch of $174.2 million, all while staying within its $100 million production budget.
Christopher Nolan's latest creation marked his largest non-superhero opening in an impressive 55 different markets.
Prior to the weekend, initial predictions indicated that Nolan's film would have a solid start with $50 million in the domestic box office.
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The extraordinary combination of Barbie and Oppenheimer, playfully referred to as the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, provided a much-needed boost to the film industry and the box office, which was still in the process of recovering from the lasting effects of the pandemic.
Notably, this historic three-day weekend became the first time when one movie earned over $100 million and another surpassed the $50 million mark.
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In terms of earnings, this weekend shatters records as the fourth-largest in history, an astounding achievement since the release of Avengers: Endgame, as reported by Comscore.
The combined ticket sales have skyrocketed to an unprecedented $305 million, marking a rare and exhilarating triumph. Amidst the challenging backdrop of an ongoing writers and actors strike, which had paralyzed Hollywood, the scorching success at the box office comes as a much-needed respite.
Theater owners had been anxious about studios potentially postponing their fall and winter releases due to actors' inability to promote their films.
However, the extraordinary box office results offer a glimmer of hope and optimism during these uncertain times.
Both Barbie and Oppenheimer have been met with resounding praise from audiences, earning impressive A CinemaScores in the U.S., and their critics' ratings on Rotten Tomatoes are closely matched, standing at 90 percent and 93 percent, respectively.
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A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Theater Owners among its members revealed that a staggering 200,000 moviegoers in the U.S. opted for a thrilling double feature, enjoying both Barbie and Oppenheimer in one captivating cinematic experience.
While the exact number of loyalty club members who received discounted or complimentary tickets remains unclear, it undoubtedly contributed to the films' immense box office success.
The Barbenheimer duo is proving to be a formidable force, even challenging Tom Cruise's latest installment, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.
Despite the latter's strong five-day debut of $78.5 million after its July 12 release, the film faced a steep decline, plummeting by 64 percent to $19.5 million, reaching a cumulative domestic total of $118.8 million.
Paramount's Mission: Impossible film franchise encountered additional hurdles with Oppenheimer securing Imax and premium large format screens, cutting into the potential revenue.
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The allure of enhanced cinematic experiences through Imax and PLFs can significantly impact a movie's bottom line, making it a considerable advantage for Oppenheimer and Barbie.
In the midst of this box office showdown, Angel Studios' independent sleeper hit, Sound of Freedom, continues to impress. Projected to rake in $18.8 million in its forthcoming weekend, the film has already surpassed the $100 million mark domestically, all while being produced with a modest budget of $14 million-$15 million.
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As a political thriller with faith-based themes, Sound of Freedom features the talented Jim Caviezel from The Passion of the Christ, portraying the real-life hero Tim Ballard.
The movie follows Ballard's journey from a former Department of Homeland Security agent to a determined crusader against child traffickers.
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Despite some discussions on QAnon message boards, Angel Studios clarifies that Sound of Freedom is not a QAnon film, although Caviezel spoke at a QAnon convention in Las Vegas in late 2021, where he echoed the QAnon slogan, 'The storm is upon us.'
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