Barbie anticipated to surpass $100 MILLION at weekend box office while ... trends now
The projected box office numbers are now in, as Barbie and Oppenheimer prepare to go head to head this weekend in an epic, highly-anticipated event that has come to be known as Barbenheimer.
While the numbers for Barbie vary widely, Variety reports the Margot Robbie led film is anticipated to make between $95 million to $110 million in 4,2000 North American theaters this coming weekend.
However, Warner Brothers, who is distributing the film, has estimated the film may pull in a more modest $75 million at the box office.
Rivals and exhibitors think the film has the potential to garner $140 million from Friday to Sunday.
Both Barbie and Oppenheimer are set to be released on July 21, but Variety believes the film about the beloved doll will actually reign supreme at the box office.
Box office face off! The projected weekend numbers for Barbenheimer are now in, as Barbie and Oppenheimer prepare to go head to head at the box office this weekend
The outlet reports the drama starring Cillian Murphy will rake in $50 million from 3,600 theatres this weekend. In addition, screenings may be limited on account of the film's three hour run time.
AMC Theatres, the largest cinema chain in the U.S., has given a sneak peek of the demand. 40,000 people have now purchased tickets to see both of the films on the same day - double what AMC reported last week.
Last week Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan revealed why he thinks it's 'terrific' his film is being released the same day as Barbie.
'Summer, in a healthy marketplace, is always crowded, and we've been doing this a long time,' Nolan told IGN.
'I think for those of us who care about movies, we've been really waiting to have a crowded marketplace again, and now it's here and that's terrific.'
Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy also sees the double booking as a positive thing.
'I think it's great. I mean, I'll be going to see Barbie. I can't wait to see it,' he told IGN.
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