Margot Robbie inBarbie(2023); Cillian Murphy inOppenheimer(2023).Photo:Warner Bros. Pictures; Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures; Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures
Greta Gerwig’sBarbieandChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimerare facing off at the box office later this month — but fan crossover appears to be ensuring a fruitful opening weekend for both.
Despite their very different genres, more than 20,000 tickets have been sold at AMC Theaters not only for viewers to see them both over opening weekend, but as a double feature on the same day after they both open on July 21.
In a statement shared withVariety, the movie-theater chain’s CCO and executive VP of worldwide programming, Elizabeth Frank, said, “That more than 20,000 moviegoers have already made plans and purchased tickets to seeBarbieandOppenheimeron the same day is a great sign that the growing online conversation around seeing both of these incredible films is turning into ticket sales.”
“We are thrilled to see this momentum,” she said, perVariety.
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Also part of the star-studded cast areFlorence Pugh,Matt Damon,Emily Blunt,Robert Downey Jr.,Josh Hartnett,Gary Oldman,Jack Quaid,Rami Malek,Dane DeHaan,Josh Peckand more.
Barbie’s cast also includesKingsley Ben-Adir,Scott Evans,Simu LiuandNcuti Gatwa, who appear as different versions of Ken in the film. Meanwhile,Hari Nef,Emma Mackey,Dua Lipa, Ana Cruz Kayne, Sharon Rooney,Kate McKinnon,Nicola Coughlan,Alexandra Shipp,Ritu AryaandIssa Raeplay different versions of Barbie.Emerald Fennellwill appear as Midge, andMichael Cerawill play Allan.
At the time of the trailer’s release, character posters were also unveiled for non-Barbie characters, includingAmerica Ferreraas “a human,” Ariana Greenblatt as another “human,“Helen Mirrenas “the narrator,” Connor Swindells as an “intern” and Jamie Demetriou as “a suit,” plusWill Ferrell.
Aside from fans, celebrities are even showing their support for seeing both films when they come out — includingTom Cruise, whose own movieMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Onepremieres this Wednesday.
“This summer is full of amazing movies to see in theaters,” Cruisewrote alongside photosof himself and his directorChristopher McQuarriein front of posters forOppenheimerandBarbie, as well as the recently releasedIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
“Congratulations,Harrison Ford, on 40 years of Indy and one of the most iconic characters in history,” added the actor, 60. “Ilove a double feature, and it doesn’t get more explosive(or more pink)than one with Oppenheimer and Barbie.”
Robbie andBarbiedirector/co-writer Gerwig, 39, even got in on the action, with the officialBarbiemovie Twitter account sharing photos ofthe two women holding ticketsforOppenheimer,Dead Reckoning — Part OneandDial of Destiny, while posing in front of the movies' posters.
“Mission: Accepted!” readthe accompanying tweet.
BarbieandOppenheimerboth premiere July 21 in theaters nationwide.
source: people.com
