Fans ofthe highest-grossing World War II film of 2023are about to end the month on the finest note, and it couldn’t have come at a better time!Oppenheimer, written, produced, and directed byChristopher Nolan,is returning to theaters in less than 48 hours —but there’s a catch. The movie will only be playing in IMAX locations, with screenings beginning on Friday, February 28,ComicBookreports.
Tickets are currently up for pre-order onthe official IMAX websitealongside a comprehensive list of participating theaters, so you may easily find a location closest to you. Furthermore, tickets for showtimes of digital and 70MM screenings are available on the site, but only three theaters in the U.S. are showingOppenheimerin 70MM.
To date,Oppenheimeris regarded as one ofNolan’s most notable filmsof all time and has since earned critical acclaim following its debut. The biographical production first showed at Le Grand Rex in Paris on June 08, 2025, before hitting theaters in the U.S. and the U.K. on July 21. It had a pretty impressive release, grossing over $976 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023 as well as thehighest-grossing biographical filmand the third-highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
‘Oppenheimer’ Is Worth Re-watching!
Fans will recall thatOppenheimerhad a concurrent release with Warner Bros. andGreta Gerwig’sBarbie, prompting the 2023 summer trend “Barbenheimer.” This encouraged viewers to see both films as a double feature, which also contributed to their success. Not only didOppenheimerdo well at the box office,but it was also a champion at major awards ceremonies, including the 96th Academy Awards, where it was nominated for thirteen awards and won seven. Among its Oscar wins are Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), and Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.).
As the title implies,Oppenheimerchroniclesthe life of the American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who helped develop the first nuclear weapons during World War II. It is an adaptation ofKai BirdandMartin J. Sherwin’s 2005 biographyAmerican Prometheus, featuring a brilliant ensemble cast led by Murphy as the title character. He was joined by Downey Jr. as the United States Atomic Energy Commission member Lewis Strauss;Emily Bluntas Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer;Matt Damonas Gen. Leslie Groves;Florence Pughas Oppenheimer’s love interest Jean Tatlock;Josh Hartnettas Nobel-winning nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence;Casey Affleckas Boris Pash;Rami Malekas David L. Hill; andKenneth Branaghas Niels Bohr.
Oppenheimerwill return to theaters beginning Friday, February 28.
Oppenheimer
Source:ComicBook
