Cinema lovers around the world are talking about Christopher Nolan’s new movie Oppenheimer. It is a biographical thriller film based on theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer who played a pivotal role in developing the first nuclear weapons. Cillian Murphy features as Oppenheimer while Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. are seen in other important roles. The film earned $175M worldwide and $80.5M in US during opening weekend. It’s the 3rd biggest debut ever for Christopher Nolan after The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.
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Christopher Nolan’s movies have historically performed very well at the box office. He is known for directing high-concept, visually stunning films with complex narratives that appeal to a broad audience. Here is a rundown of some of his notable films and their box-office performances.
Christopher Nolan Movies & Their Box Office History:
1. Memento (2000)
Budget: $9 million
Box Office: $39.7 million
2. Insomnia (2002)
Budget: $46 million
Box Office: $113.8 million
3. Batman Begins (2005)
Budget: $150 million
Box Office: $374.2 million
4. The Prestige (2006)
Budget: $40 million
Box Office: $109.7 million
5. The Dark Knight (2008)
Budget: $185 million
Box Office: $1.005 billion
6. Inception (2010)
Budget: $160 million
Box Office: $829.9 million
7. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Budget: $250 million
Box Office: $1.081 billion
8. Interstellar (2014)
Budget: $165 million
Box Office: $677.5 million
9. Dunkirk (2017)
Budget: $100 million
Box Office: $526.9 million
10. Tenet (2020)
Budget: $200 million (estimated)
Box Office: $363.1 million
(Note: These figures are not adjusted for inflation).
The box office performance of Tenet was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as many theaters around the world were closed or operating with limited capacity during its release.
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