Oppenheimer Returns To IMAX 70mm As It Looks To Further Big Box Office Success Amid Awards Season

Core Insights - Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" has returned to IMAX 70mm in 13 theaters, aiming to enhance its box office performance during the awards season [1][2] - The film has grossed over $954 million globally against a production budget of $100 million, making it one of the highest-grossing R-rated films ever [2][3] - "Oppenheimer" is recognized as the highest-grossing film to never reach No. 1 at the box office, largely due to competition from "Barbie," which grossed $1.4 billion [2] Box Office Performance - The film generated $326 million at the domestic box office last year, outperforming other major releases like "The Little Mermaid" and "Avatar: The Way Of Water" [5] - It ranks as the second-highest grossing R-rated movie worldwide, trailing only behind "Joker" [3] Awards and Recognition - "Oppenheimer" has received significant accolades, winning five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Drama and Best Director [7] - The film's success has been bolstered by the "Barbenheimer" trend, encouraging audiences to watch both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" as a double feature [7] IMAX Format and Availability - IMAX has only 30 projectors capable of showing the IMAX 70mm format, leading to high demand and limited availability for screenings of "Oppenheimer" [4] - The film's return in this format is expected to further enhance its box office performance leading up to the Oscars [2][4] Upcoming Events - Oscar nominations will be announced on January 23, 2024, which could impact the film's visibility and box office performance [6]