Oppenheimer Shatters Box Office Records with $80 Million Debut

Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller "Oppenheimer" has exceeded expectations at the box office, earning an astonishing $80.5 million in its opening weekend, with 47 percent of that coming from premium large format ticket sales. The film, which emphasizes the IMAX experience, has also grossed $93.7 million internationally. The success of "Oppenheimer" can be attributed to the unique collaboration with Greta Gerwig's "Barbie," as the two films supported each other rather than competing for ticket sales.