"Oscar Ratings Set to Soar with Blockbuster Hits 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'"

The box office success of films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" is expected to bring populist energy to the Oscars, with a combined $2.7 billion global gross for this year's best picture nominees. The evolving release calendar and streaming platforms have added complexity to evaluating the impact of Academy nods, with some indie films seeing success at the box office following their nominations. While not all art-house contenders have become box office darlings, the potential for high-grossing winners like "Oppenheimer" could inspire greater interest in the Oscars telecast, despite the historical lack of correlation between box office success and Academy Awards.