Barbenheimer: the phenomenon unites productions and generates memes

From Barbiethe Greta Gerwig film with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and OppenheimerChristopher Nolan’s production, starring Cillian Murphy, were announced with theatrical releases on the same day, a real online war has begun between fans of the two productions.

After all, which of the two highly anticipated productions would dominate the worldwide box office with their simultaneous releases? However, a curious union was born from the war between fans of such opposing productions: the barbenheimer.

This network phenomenon suggests it Barbie AND Oppenheimer they have far more in common than appearances would suggest, with their opposing color palettes, themes, audiences, and cinematic genres.

Barbie

Ever since the days of Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig lovely women AND Lady Bird, embarked on the project of making a live-action for the world’s most famous doll, the film attracted the public’s curiosity. This escalated even more when Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling were cast to play Barbie and Ken in theaters.

The plot of the film still remains a mystery, being referred to as something totally different from anything we have seen concerning the productions of the famous doll.

After being expelled from Barbieland for being a less-than-perfect-looking doll, Barbie sets off to the human world in search of true happiness.

Synopsis of Barbie

Oppenheimer

One of the most anticipated films of the year, Oppenheimer is the new project of director Christopher Nolan, famous for works such as the trilogy The dark Knight AND The origin AND Interstellar.

The film reproduces the intriguing story of the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb through the work of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Starring Cillian Murphy in the lead role, the film features an ensemble cast that includes Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Rami Malek and Jack Quaid.

American physicist Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) was a scholar. Before the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb, the scientist knew of the destructive power he was creating. Though his brilliant mind predicted the impact, human history has never been the same since the nuclear explosion in Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

Synopsis of Oppenheimer

barbenheimer

By mixing the advertising images of the two films, fans have created a real shared universe between the productions, generating the phenomenon barbenheimera word that unites movie titles and has become a trend in posts.

Some montages show physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer incorporated into the Barbie universe. In general, Cillian Murphy and Margot Robbie appear together in montages or even fan-made images.

One of the biggest virals involving the film is an image showing Barbie and Oppenheimer with their faces split in half. The doll’s iconic pink hat blends seamlessly with Robert’s signature hat.

The phenomenon could also help reverse a difficult time for theaters, which are facing a downturn after the pandemic. Double sessions are expected to be common, with viewers joining to see not just one of the films, but both together.

Check out some of the montages and images created by fans of barbenheimer circulate on the net:

… And memes:

Barbie AND Oppenheimer premiere in Brazilian theaters this Thursday 20 July.

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