Both “Barbie” and the historical drama “Oppenheimer” rocked the weekend box office, proving that audiences will still rush to theaters in a post-pandemic world and despite an entertainment industry down in the dumps with dueling union strikes taking place.
For its part, Warner Bros./Mattel’s movie about the iconic doll garnered a $162 million opening weekend, making it the best opening ever domestically for a female filmmaker. That’s while “Oppenheimer” took in an astounding $82.4 million.
