**Hype Builds for Upcoming Blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer: The “Barbieheimer” Double Feature**
**Moviegoers Eager for Two Blockbusters in One Day**
The upcoming releases of the highly-anticipated blockbusters, Barbie and Oppenheimer, have already sparked a frenzy among moviegoers. The excitement surrounding these films has not only boosted box office sales but also given rise to memes and fan-made merchandise. In fact, fans are so determined to see both movies that many are making plans to watch them back-to-back on the same day. This has led to online debates about the “correct” order in which to watch these wildly different films. The demand for this double feature, now affectionately referred to as “Barbieheimer,” has already contributed to box office sales ahead of the movies’ July 21 release date.
**AMC Stubs Loyalty Program Members Book for Barbie and Oppenheimer**
Leading theater chain AMC has reported that over 20,000 members of its AMC Stubs loyalty program have already booked tickets to see both Barbie and Oppenheimer on the same day. Encouraged by this overwhelming response, AMC hopes to double the number of bookings. If you haven’t already, be sure to get your tickets at an AMC Theatre near you!
**Barbie and Oppenheimer: Box Office Projections**
Christopher Nolan’s war epic, Oppenheimer, with its three-hour runtime, is expected to make over $40 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. On the other hand, Greta Gerwig’s fresh take on the iconic Mattel doll, Barbie, which has been promoted extensively before its release, is projected to earn between $70 million and $80 million at the U.S. box office over the July 21-23 weekend. These figures indicate that Barbie will have one of the top seven highest-grossing opening weekends of the year, while Oppenheimer will likely secure a spot among the top 13 opening weekends at the domestic box office, based on data from IMDb’s Box Office Mojo.
**Family-Friendly Hits Dominate Opening Weekend Earnings**
This year, family-friendly hits have seen the most successful openings. Movies such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 have topped the rankings of opening weekend earnings in 2023.
**A-Listers Endorse “Barbieheimer” Double Feature**
Celebrities, including Matt Damon, Issa Rae, and Barbie director Greta Gerwig, have all voiced their support for fans watching both movies on the same day. Even Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy expressed his admiration for the Barbieheimer phenomenon in a recent interview. He disclosed, “I love Margot Robbie, I love Ryan Gosling, I want to see them now. My advice would be for people to go see both films on the same day. If they are good films, then that’s cinema’s gain.” Surprisingly, even Tom Cruise, whose film Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One is set to compete with Barbieheimer, has shown his support for the upcoming releases by Gerwig and Nolan. However, Cruise revealed that he plans to watch Oppenheimer on Friday and Barbie on Saturday, opting for a double feature experience.
**Tom Cruise: “Saving Hollywood’s Ass”**
Tom Cruise, who starred in and produced the 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, was credited by renowned director Steven Spielberg earlier this year with “saving Hollywood’s ass.” Cruise’s endorsement and enthusiasm for the film industry carry significant weight, making his support for Barbie and Oppenheimer a valuable boost for both movies.
Overall, the anticipation for the simultaneous releases of Barbie and Oppenheimer has reached a fever pitch. Moviegoers are eagerly making plans to experience the “Barbieheimer” double feature. With box office sales already on the rise and the backing of A-list celebrities, these blockbusters are set to captivate audiences and make a lasting impact on the summer movie season of 2023.
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