• Barbie & Oppenheimer has grossed over $2 billion worldwide, proving that audiences are fascinated by these very different films.
  • BarbieWith a story about a doll’s journey in search of meaning, it has grossed over $1.282 billion and is expected to be the highest-grossing film of the year.
  • Oppenheimer, an R-rated period drama, has grossed over $718 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film never to top the domestic box office.

Barbie And Oppenheimer turned out to be two of the most successful films of this year’s movie season, and since they came out on the same day, it didn’t take long for the Internet to enter the friendly competition for attention called Barbenheimer. But now these two blockbusters have grossed over $2 billion at the global box office. Viewers clearly can’t get enough of both games, even if they are vastly different in many ways. Bye Greta Gerwigthe story of a doll searching for the meaning of life raised more money, Christopher NolanThe author’s take on the man behind the atomic bomb was also quite surprising given its rating and length.

Barbie should Margot Robbieas the main doll as she seemingly lives a perfect life with her friends. But after everything changes, when she wakes up one day, she realizes that she had to travel to the human world to find answers. Her friend KenRyan Gosling) joins her on the trip, and their visit to California makes them realize that the rules are different from those seen in Barbie Country. The lead couple will go their separate ways to learn about patriarchy, aging, and the consequences of living in a world driven by division. Musical numbers and existential fear are all part of Gerwig’s latest project. Barbie grossed over $1.282 billion at the worldwide box office and is expected to be the highest grossing film of the year.

On the other side, Oppenheimer tells the story of a troubled scientist who struggles with the dilemma of serving his country while simultaneously building weapons of mass destruction that could change the course of history. Cillian Murphy played one of the best roles of his career in Nolan’s drama film with a supporting cast made up of famous names from across the industry. At the time of writing, the film has grossed over $718 million worldwide.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie as Ken and Barbie, Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer
Images via Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures.

Oppenheimer’s amazing box office performance

$800 million at the worldwide box office is a figure that most films could only dream of, but Oppenheimer is fast approaching that goal as the summer movie season draws to a close. While blockbuster action films often reach such heights, it’s extremely impressive that an R-rated historical drama is such a success. The fact that Nolan’s project has progressed so far is only a testament to audiences’ continued interest in the film’s amazing acting and practical effects. After all, Oppenheimer has already become the highest-grossing film in history that has never topped the domestic box office charts.

Barbie And Oppenheimer both are currently playing in theaters. Watch our interview with Greta Gerwig below.