The Ultimate Barbenheimer Pitch Blueprint: Unleashing Success

Summary

The rivalry between Barbie and Oppenheimer, two seemingly contrasting films that hit theaters simultaneously, takes center stage in the newest installment of Screen Rant's Pitch Meeting series.

The Pitch Meeting satirizes the contentious sex scenes in Oppenheimer and the overtly feminist message in Barbie, which some criticize as heavy-handed. Despite receiving more acclaim from critics, Oppenheimer falls behind Barbie in terms of box office success, with Barbie raking in an impressive $780 million globally, compared to Nolan's $405 million. It is anticipated that Barbie will soon exceed the milestone of $1 billion.

Screen Rant's Pitch Meeting series is examining the rivalry between Barbie and Oppenheimer, dubbed Barbenheimer, in light of their recent viral movie success. While Barbie follows the journey of Margot Robbie as the titular doll in search of the meaning of life, Oppenheimer is a thrilling biographical film about the renowned physicist's involvement in the Manhattan Project during WWII. Barbenheimer gained attention on social media due to both movies being released on July 21. Following its two-week reign at the box office, the latest episode of Screen Rant's Pitch Meeting series delves into Barbenheimer.

Who Is Winning Barbenheimer?

In the days leading up to the highly anticipated opening weekend, Barbenheimer became the subject of a friendly rivalry between the two projects. People took to social media to voice their preference, choosing which movie they would watch in theaters. Notably, celebrated actor Tom Cruise, a strong advocate for the theatrical experience, wholeheartedly supported this viral competition, declaring his intention to view Oppenheimer first and then Barbie during their respective opening weekends. Director Nolan and acclaimed actor Cillian Murphy shared in the excitement, expressing their delight and even suggesting that Nolan could portray Ken in a potential sequel to Barbie.

Despite only being released two weeks ago, the question remains unanswered regarding which project emerged triumphant in the Barbenheimer clash. In terms of critical reception, Oppenheimer has been declared the superior film, boasting a higher approval rating of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes compared to Barbie's 88 percent. Both films have generated considerable interest, resulting in double feature sales, with AMC confirming the sale of over 20 thousand tickets as early as July 11. However, at the box office, Barbie has been surpassing Oppenheimer, amassing a worldwide gross of over $780 million, while Nolan's creation has earned $405 million.

Although it is uncertain how Oppenheimer will fare in its remaining run at the box office, Barbie seems poised to cross the $1 billion milestone in the coming weeks, even amidst competition from other films such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Blue Beetle. What will be more intriguing to witness is whether Barbenheimer's success can translate into a similar box office battle on September 29, when Saw X and PAW Patrol, two movies with contrasting fan bases, clash head-to-head.

Source: Pitch Meeting