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The battle of the blockbusters is almost upon us, and box office projections are finally here! Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimeris going against Greta Gerwig’sBarbie, with Christopher McQuarrie’sMission: Impossible Dead Reckoningalready taking up space in theaters. The diversity of movies this month is giving fans the option to fill their cups with whichever flavor they like best.
It seems like a tight competition is ahead of everyone, and people are keeping a close eye on which movie will bring home the trophy, at least betweenBarbieandOppenheimer, whose rivalry has been creating a buzz on social media for the past few months.
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Box Office Tracking Predicts Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerBehindBarbieAndMission: Impossible 7
The latest box office projection is looking a bit hazy forChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimer. Considering it is rated R, it will most likely have a limited number of viewers. As perNRG(viaMatthew Bellonion Twitter), the box office tracking forOppenheimeris $43 million, whileBarbieis expected to open with $93 million andMission: Impossible 7with $68.5 million.
Oppenheimer, on the other hand, will most likely target older audiences. Still, the $43 million box office projection would mark one of Christopher Nolan’s lowest openings sinceThe Prestigein 2006.
Meanwhile,Tom Cruise’sMission: Impossible 7is already taking advantage of the IMAX screens this week before Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimercompletely devour the premium theaters. TheCillian Murphy-led film is specifically tailored for IMAX screen viewing, and while everyone looks forward to its critical and commercial success, it is not guaranteed to cross the billion-dollar mark. IMAX tickets are also pricey, so if fans would be willing to shell out a few more bucks to watch it in all its spectacular glory, then it will probably be worth the experience.
The stiff competition brewing between the three highly-anticipated movies is more than enough to revive the art of moviegoing. Since the pandemic, the theater business has experienced drought, and many studios had to face a great loss of income.
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CanOppenheimerCross The $1 Billion Mark?
Although Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerhas a restricted set of viewers, it is not impossible to break the box office record. The film is currently one of the most hyped and talked about titles for the past few months, and ifTodd Phillips’Joker(2019) can achieve that milestone,Oppenheimeralso has the potential to set a new record for a hard-R film.
Nolan describes his magnum opus as a horror movie, and those who watched the early screening all felt devastated leaving the theaters. The graphic scenes and extreme visualization might have been too much for some moviegoers. It is most plausible thatOppenheimerwill be a critical success, but its attempt to beatBarbieandMission: Impossible 7at the box office is one uphill battle.
OppenheimerandBarbiewill arrive on June 13, 2025.Mission: Impossible 7is now showing in theaters worldwide.
Source:NRGvia Matthew Belloni
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
