The highly anticipated "Barbenheimer" trailer merges Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Margot Robbie's Barbie into an explosive blockbuster. These two highly anticipated summer films are set to premiere on the same day, resulting in a flurry of memes, mash-ups, and fan art. This unlikely combination creates a striking contrast, as Oppenheimer delves into the creation of the atomic bomb while Barbie offers a satirical take on the iconic Mattel doll. Despite their stark differences, their simultaneous release forever intertwines them. Prior to the box office showdown between Barbie and Oppenheimer on July 21, Curious Refuge on YouTube shared a mind-blowing "Barbenheimer" trailer that ingeniously merges the two films into one epic blockbuster using artificial intelligence. Be sure to check it out below:
The Barbenheimer Trailer Is A Surprisingly Perfect Mashup
"Barbenheimer": A Collaborative Masterpiece by AI, MIKE FINK, CALEB WARD, and SHELBY WARDDespite their stark differences, the "Barbenheimer" trailer seamlessly melds Barbie and Oppenheimer into an unexpectedly harmonious combination. Opening with Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, played by Matt Damon and serving as the head of the Manhattan Project, the trailer depicts the intriguing storyline of Barbie being enlisted by Groves to construct a bomb, thwarting the Nazis' sinister intentions. Mirroring the diverse range of profession-themed Barbies showcased in Greta Gerwig's film, the "Barbenheimer" trailer introduces scientist Barbie, who effortlessly transitions between roles as a flight attendant, astronaut, Marine Corps medic, paleontologist, veterinarian, and an illustrious three-time Olympic gold medalist.
In the "Barbenheimer" trailer, Ryan Gosling's Ken makes an appearance reminiscent of a scene from the original Barbie trailer. He requests to visit Barbie's secret laboratory, and jokingly, she claims to have no plans other than providing humanity with the means to destroy itself. Meanwhile, as Barbie observes the weapon she has created, she utters the words "I have become death, the destroyer of worlds," referencing a Hindu scripture famously quoted by J. Robert Oppenheimer after witnessing the Trinity nuclear test. Despite the stark contrast between Barbie and Oppenheimer, the "Barbenheimer" trailer skillfully intertwines these separate concepts.