The 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon has something extraordinary to offer to all its viewers
It comes as no surprise that Barbie and Oppenheimer, also known as the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, have been the most anticipated films of the year. Since their release on Friday, July 21, both films have broken numerous box office records and captivated audiences all over the world with their cinematic brilliance. With Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” dominating the Indian market and Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” surpassing it on the global stage, the battle for box office supremacy has become a spectacle worth examining.
The term “Barbenheimer” gained popularity in April 2022 during the online release of the initial movie castings, and became a viral sensation on the internet shortly because of its catchy nature. Let’s take a closer look at the staggering statistics of how both films broke multiple box office world records within a remarkably short period of time.
Oppenheimer vs Barbie
According to multiple sources, Oppenheimer grossed approximately Rs. 15 crore on its opening day in India by selling over two lakh tickets, while Barbie stalled at Rs. 5 crore by selling over eighty thousand tickets. However, internationally, Barbie and Oppenheimer collected an approximate total of $182 million and $80 million on their opening days, as per figures provided by Warner Bros. and Universal, respectively. Barbie quickly became a global sensation, surpassing Oppenheimer in international box office sales and solidifying its position as a global blockbuster. Over its first weekend, Barbenheimer grossed more than $511 million globally.
According to reliable reports from Sacnilk, the box office numbers for Oppenheimer and Barbie have been nothing short of spectacular in the week following their release. In India, Oppenheimer has achieved an impressive total of approximately ₹68 crore, while Barbie has held its ground with a commendable ₹25.50 crore so far.
Notably, Barbie has achieved a staggering milestone by registering the most extensive single-day box office collection of the year, raking in a jaw-dropping $70.8 million. On the other hand, Oppenheimer marked a momentous achievement for director Christopher Nolan by being his biggest non-Batman debut.
With this, Barbie has made history by being the first female-led movie to achieve a massive box office opening as a toy-based movie. At the same time, Oppenheimer has broken records for being the first biopic to reach the milestone globally. Whether you are a fan of historical drama or the reconceptualised world of a timeless doll, the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon has something extraordinary to offer all its viewers.
