is not just breaking records; it's annihilating them. The film, which follows the tragic life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist behind the Manhattan Project, has now surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody to become the highest-grossing biopic in history.
On top of that, Oppenheimer is now the third highest-grossing film of the year, trailing behind Universal's unexpected hit video game adaptation, The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. Not many saw this coming. Critics and fans alike were skeptical about Oppenheimer making a significant dent at the box office, especially given its release alongside Barbie and a week after Mission Impossible 7.
Add to that its dense subject matter and lengthy runtime, and it seemed like a recipe for a niche audience. But, as they say, never underestimate the power of Nolan. The IMAX exclusivity agreement, coupled with Nolan's reputation, has set the film on a trajectory that might just see it rake in $1 billion worldwide.
