Barbenheimer Strikes Fear Into Box Office, Leaving Disney & A24 Horror Newcomers Trembling in Week 2

Summary

Barbie and Oppenheimer continue to dominate the box office, with Barbie earning $93 million in just one weekend and Oppenheimer making $46.6 million in its second week.

Barbie has experienced tremendous global success, generating a massive $750 million in revenue and securing the third spot among the top releases of 2023.

Disney's Haunted Mansion, despite having a substantial budget, had a disappointing weekend, earning only $33 million worldwide. On the other hand, A24's Talk to Me has already managed to recoup its production costs with a respectable $10 million intake.

Disney and A24 stand no chance against the combined force of Barbie and Oppenheimer. These two films have been generating a lot of buzz due to their intense rivalry. Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, delves into the somber and gripping tale of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project. On the other hand, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, challenges the patriarchy with the aid of childhood toys. Although they were expected to face tough competition from Disney's Haunted Mansion and A24's Talk to Me, both Barbie and Oppenheimer continue to dominate the box office.

In its second week, Oppenheimer raked in an impressive $46.6 million. However, Barbie has outperformed even more, hauling in a staggering $93 million in just one weekend. Barbie has amassed a total of $351.4 million in North America and a remarkable $750 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing release of 2023. The ongoing battle between Barbie and Oppenheimer proves advantageous for both films. Unfortunately, Haunted Mansion had a disappointing weekend, only earning $33 million worldwide despite its $150 million budget. Conversely, A24's Talk to Me has already recuperated its expenses, earning $10 million after being made with a budget of $4.5 million.

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Source: Deadline