On July 21, moviegoers in the United States will have the opportunity to experience a unique double feature as Greta Gerwig’s film, Barbie, and Christopher Nolan’s drama, Oppenheimer, both hit theaters. The cast and crew behind both movies are well aware of the memes, merchandise, and overall sense of reconnection that have emerged as a result of the unlikely Barbenheimer double-header.
In a recent interview with IGN, Christopher Nolan underscored the significance of a packed summer release schedule, stating, “For those of us who care about movies, we’ve been really waiting to have a crowded marketplace again, and now it’s here and that’s terrific.” Oppenheimer’s Cillian Murphy echoed these sentiments, saying, “I’ll be going to see Barbie. I can’t wait to see it.. it’s just great for the industry and for audiences that we have two amazing films by amazing filmmakers coming out the same day. Could spend a whole day in the cinema, what’s better than that?”