Barbenheimer fever!: Barbie vs. Oppenheimer

Barbenheimer fever!: Barbie vs. OppenheimerBarbenheimer has been a topic of excitement for film fanatics online, giving birth to one exciting marketing campaign.

by Precious Simpasa

21-07-2023 12:29

in Celeb News

Barbenheimer fever is predicted to be a grand cinematic experience. Image: Instagram via @barbenheimerstore111

The Barbenheimer phenomenon is here as Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan bring two blockbuster films to the cinema, bringing in fans, and stars alike.

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BARBENHEIMER BLOCKBUSTERS The hype surrounding both films has been building up for the past year. Fans have been comparing every teasing detail, from the trailers to the star-studded casts, as they wait for the premieres. The last time moviegoers witnessed such a divide was back in July 2008, when The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia! went head-to-head at the Box Office.

Despite the box office battle, fans on either side, as well as those who are torn between the two, have found solace in their own special corner of the internet. They have created a stream of memes related to the Barbenheimer phenomenon.

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Barbenheimer promoted both films for the love of cinema. Image: Instagram via @thatgoanguyy BARBIE AND THE BOMB The origin of this phenomenon can be traced back to Warner Brothers' announcement in early 2022. When it was revealed that Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer would be released on the same date. From that moment, the internet erupted with excitement and frenzy.

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