❘ Published: 2023-07-12T17:45:55
❘ Updated: 2023-07-12T17:46:07
Christopher Nolan Reportedly Frustrated as Oppenheimer Shares Release Date with Barbie
The upcoming premiere of two highly anticipated summer blockbusters, Barbie and Oppenheimer, has sparked controversy as both films are set to release on July 21. Sources close to the production reveal that Christopher Nolan, the director of Oppenheimer, is reportedly “upset” about sharing the release date with Barbie.
Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and produced by Warner Bros., explores the story of the iconic doll, while Oppenheimer, directed by Nolan and produced by Universal Studios, depicts the life of atomic-bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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While online fans have been playfully joking about the simultaneous release of the two films, sources claim that Nolan himself is less than thrilled about the situation.
Christopher Nolan Expresses Disappointment Over Oppenheimer vs Barbie Release Date Clash
In a recent interview with Insider, insiders reveal that Nolan is “upset” about Oppenheimer premiering alongside Barbie on the same date.
When asked if Warner Bros. deliberately chose to release Barbie to spite him, Nolan dismissed the rumor during an interview with Jason Guerrasio of Insider. He stated, “Now, you must know I’m not going to answer that question, only to say those who care about the theatrical experience, we’ve been longing for a crowded marketplace with a lot of different movies. That’s what theaters have now, and those of us who care about movies are thrilled about that.”
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Nolan, known for releasing his iconic films through Warner Bros. Pictures, including Insomnia and the Dark Knight trilogy, faced a setback when the studio decided to exclusively release its 2021 films through its streaming services due to the global shutdown.
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In a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter, Nolan criticized the decision, stating, “Some of our industry’s biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service.”
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Following this incident, Nolan announced that his new film, Oppenheimer, would be produced by Universal Studios. Some speculate that Warner Bros. retaliated by scheduling the release of Barbie in late July, which happens to be Nolan’s preferred time to debut his films.
