20 biggest movie clashes at the box office in Hollywood history

Sayan
The Illusionist and The Prestige (Image via Syncopy and Bulls Eye Entertainment)
The Illusionist and The Prestige (Image via Syncopy and Bulls Eye Entertainment)

1) Box Office hits - Barbie vs. Oppenheimer (2023)

Barbienheimer (Image via Warner Bros)
Barbienheimer (Image via Warner Bros)

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.

comment icon
Comment
Edited by Zainab Shaikh