Oppenheimer Returning to Theaters (but With a Catch)

Approximately one year after winning Best Picture at the Oscars, Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic, “Oppenheimer,” is coming back to cinemas, but only at IMAX theaters starting on Friday, February 28th. You can reserve your tickets for this exclusive showing on the official IMAX website. Tickets for digital and 70MM screenings are already available on the site. The IMAX website also provides a comprehensive list of participating theaters, allowing you to find one near your location easily. Interestingly, only three U.S. theaters will be screening “Oppenheimer” in 70MM.

2023 saw the launch of the widely lauded film, “Oppenheimer”. The buzz surrounding it significantly contributed to its impressive $975.5 million global box office collection, an achievement worthy of note given the movie’s length and complex themes. Notably, “Oppenheimer” was part of the summer 2023 “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, as it was released alongside Greta Gerwig’s critically acclaimed film, “Barbie“.

Apart from raking in money at the box office, the movie “Oppenheimer” also shone on the award stage during its release year. It bagged seven Oscars at the Academy Awards, among which were Best Picture, Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) and Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.). Given the movie’s remarkable critical and commercial triumph, Christopher Nolan received a staggering $100 million paycheck for “Oppenheimer”.

Ever since directing the Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan’s films have become closely associated with the IMAX format, and Oppenheimer is no different. Despite not being an action-packed blockbuster, this film was created to be enjoyed on the IMAX experience, featuring awe-inspiring set pieces such as the Trinity Test that truly shine on the grandest of screens. Although Oppenheimer has been available for home viewing for some time now, movie enthusiasts will likely seize the opportunity to watch it again in IMAX to fully appreciate Nolan’s exceptional talent and attention to detail. As fans eagerly anticipate Nolan’s upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey next summer, revisiting Oppenheimer on the big screen could serve as a satisfying prelude.

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2025-02-26 03:39