1) Box Office hits - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer (2023)
On July 21, 2023, audiences experienced Barbenheimer, as 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' premiered on the same day. Barbie, a playful exploration of identity directed by Greta Gerwig, opened to $162 million in North America, while Nolan’s intense biographical drama Oppenheimer earned $82.4 million in the same weekend, according to Vanity Fair. Moviegoers ranged from families to history buffs, creating a buzz unmatched in recent years. While Barbie claimed victory, both the box office hits succeeded by offering contrasting, must-watch experiences.
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Edited by Zainab Shaikh