Barbenheimer, explained: Why Barbie and Oppenheimer have been combined for 1 wild crossover
Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you confused as to what this whole Barbenheimer thing is involving Barbie and Oppenheimer? We’re here to help.
That’s right: This is a BIG THING right now, as Barbie — directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie — and Oppenheimer (the Christopher Nolan vehicle starring Cillian Murphy that’s all about the development of nuclear weapons) will open on the same day, July 21.
That’s led to people — including the movie’s stars — to buy tickets to see the movies on the same day. But it’s also blossomed into a pop culture crossover phenomenon sweeping the nation.
Let’s dive in: