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Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerstarring Cillian Murphy was one of the biggest, most anticipated films of the year, grossing over $951 million in global ticket sales. The success of the franchise was already felt months before its release due to the strong hype from fans, and now, the project gets an IMAX rerelease early next year.
On July 17, 2025, fans will get to experience again the three-hour epic story of the father of the atomic bomb.Oppenheimerwill be screening in select theaters across the United States.
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Christopher Nolan Brings BackOppenheimerOn IMAX
Cillian Murphy’sOppenheimerhit the big screens last July, and along with the profit from regular cinemas, it has also grossed an estimated $183 million on IMAX. The movie’s return to 70mm format in particular is absolutely great news for film buffs and avid fans ofChristopher Nolan.
The filmmaker is a huge fan of IMAX screenings. He previously issued a statement viaIMAXhow the quality of IMAX movies remains unparalleled:
“IMAX film brings images to life. From resolution and color to sharpness and overall quality, there is nothing compared to using IMAX film cameras. The IMAX film format is the Gold Standard of motion picture photography.”
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Fans would remember Canadian filmmakerJames Cameronnotably rereleased his blockbuster hitsTitanicandAvatarnumerous times in theaters to retain their positions at the top of the game.
Released in 1997,TitanicstarredLeonardo DiCaprioandKate Winslet. Although it has been reworked to add a 3D version, it also received a 4K HDR high frame rate treatment for its 25th anniversary. Cameron also remastered his 2009 masterpiece,Avatar, and rereleased it in 4K high-dynamic range in theaters last 2022.
His reason for redistributing the movie on the big screen is because of the new generations of fans who have never watched the film the way it was intended to be seen. Cameron is all about the visual spectacle, and for him, only theaters can offer that kind of thrilling experience.
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Oppenheimer’s Rerelease Isn’t Thrilling Fans
Fans are not really impressed with Christopher Nolan’s decision to rerelease the movie just months after its premiere. For them, it looked like he wanted to hit the billion-dollar mark, whichOppenheimerfailed to reach during its original theatrical run. Check out their reactions below:
This is the greed they talk about in the Bible.
Nolan wants that $1 billion box office
— Victor Mkhetsane (@VictorMkhetsane)July 20, 2025
This movie has no reason to be on IMAX screens 🤷🏾
— Shashank (@gutter_hero)June 19, 2025
I’ve already watched it so idc
— Usama (@BadshaahSalamat)July 22, 2025
Please keep this movie already 💀
— chuma🐰 (@BaldacciInc)August 14, 2025
oh they want that billion BAD 😭
— Will (@willbadnews)June 21, 2025
no one is watching this in 2024 🤣
— G7enterprise (@pinkpurp11)June 24, 2025
Oppenheimerhas a whopping 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a rating of 8.5/10 on IMDB, making it one of the most critically acclaimed movies of the year. Given the small margin, there is definitely a possibility that Nolan’s epic will cross the $1 billion mark.
Oppenheimeris available to stream via Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
