Did Margot Robbie’s Barbie Hype Push ‘Oppenheimer’ Release Date?

Published 04/14/2023, 4:08 PM EDT

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There is nothing more dramatic than the two most highly anticipated movies arriving on the big screen together. As it leaves fans curious and confused at the same time about what to watch first. Just like that, many moviegoers might have already marked their calendars for Oppenheimer and Barbie. Both these films starring major celebrity faces like Margot Robbie and Robert Downey Jr. were set to release on the same day. However, recent updates stirred the internet, claiming that the release date of Christopher Nolan’s movie has been changed. Fortunately, this was only a rumor and the reporting websites did clear the air on the misinformation.

The official account of Pop Tingz recently revealed on Twitter that Christopher Nolan has delayed the release date of Oppenheimer. Initially, the movie was scheduled to get on July 21, 2023, alongside the star-studded movie Barbie. In a now-deleted post, many fans poked fun at the creators of biological drama that they might be fearing the challenge Greta Gerwig’s film will bring at the release.

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Later, however, the pop culture page shared new tweets clarifying that the release has not been halted. The same was clarified by Variety’s writeup on interview with Thierry Fremaux, which was the root cause of Pop Tingz’s initial tweet. AP News Film writer Lindsey Bahr also clarified Oppenheimer release date confusion through a tweet as well.

Well, these things can happen to the best of us and fans can now rejoice that both movies will arrive this summer.

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Meanwhile, viewers should get ready to witness another impeccable performance of Cillian Murphy in the movie. As Matt Damon has already alerted fans that the Peaky Blinders star will put us at the edge of our seats.

Everything you need to know about Oppenheimer

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Oppenheimer will focus on the life events of J. Robert portrayed by Cillian Murphy. The movie is set during World War II when this scientist led the Manhattan Project that focused on the making of atomic bombs. Moreover, this film has been adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography named American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.

People who have watched the trailer of the movie believe this movie will become Murphy’s greatest cinematic achievement. One cannot deny how excessively talented the man is and the way he owns the character he plays on screen. Meanwhile, cast members include Florence Pugh, Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie, and Gary Oldman among others.

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Are you excited about the release of both these films? Drop your comments below!

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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