A week after their release, the films “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” continue to dominate the box office. “Barbie” earned an impressive $93 million in its second weekend, while “Oppenheimer” followed closely with $46.2 million. Although both films saw a decline in sales compared to their opening weekend, the drops were significantly smaller than usual.
The success of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” is not limited to a single weekend. Together, these films have already surpassed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Industry experts see this as a significant milestone for the movie industry and movie theaters.
“Barbie” has been particularly successful, surpassing Warner Bros.’ previous record for the best first 11 days in theaters. It has earned $351.4 million in the US and Canada alone and continues to generate at least $20 million each day it is shown.
The impact of “Barbie” reaches beyond North America, as it earned $122.2 million internationally over the weekend. Its global earnings now stand at $775 million, leaving industry executives astounded.
On the other hand, “Oppenheimer” is performing like a superhero movie, grossing $174.1 million domestically and $72.4 million internationally. The film has already crossed the $400 million mark globally and has been widely popular in IMAX showings.
In contrast to the success of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” Walt Disney Co.’s “Haunted Mansion” struggled to compete. The film, which cost around $150 million, debuted with $24 million domestically and $9 million internationally. Despite its star-studded cast and a budget of $4.5 million, the A24 supernatural horror film “Talk to Me” performed better, earning $10 million in its debut.
While the thriving box office has been a boon for the film industry, Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I” has faced challenges. The film, released prior to the “Barbenheimer” frenzy, earned $10.7 million in its third weekend, bringing its total earnings to $139.2 million domestically and $309.3 million internationally.
Surprisingly, the sleeper hit “Sound of Freedom” has been the top-performing non-“Barbenheimer” release. The film, released by Angel Studios, earned $12.4 million in its fourth weekend and has earned nearly $150 million so far.
Overall, the success of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” has shown the tremendous potential of the movie industry, especially in a post-pandemic landscape where successful films can have a massive impact.