Hyderabad: July is going to be an exhilarating month for Hollywood enthusiasts with several highly anticipated releases scheduled to hit Indian screens. While Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One is one of the most eagerly awaited films releasing this month, audiences can expect an intriguing clash between two films: Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Barbie.
Advance bookings for both Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One and Oppenheimer began on July 1 and have received an encouraging response. However, the demand for Oppenheimer has exceeded expectations, surprising trade pundits. According to reports from the exhibition sector, tickets for Nolan's Oppenheimer have been selling rapidly, even two weeks prior to its release.
According to reports, national chains IMAX, PVR, and INOX have seen heavy demand for Oppenheimer. With most shows almost sold out, exhibitors have been compelled to schedule screenings as early as 3 AM to accommodate the audience. PVR Lower Parel and Inox Malad in Mumbai have already started bookings for shows at 3:30 AM and 3:45 AM, respectively. Other IMAX theaters in the city are expected to follow suit, as well as IMAX screens in different parts of the country.
It is worth noting that the demand for Oppenheimer stands out, considering it is not part of a franchise or cinematic universe and is rated for adults. The film's appeal can be attributed to Christopher Nolan's popularity among a certain section of the audience. Furthermore, the anticipation surrounding the visually stunning atomic explosion scene reportedly shot without CGI, has significantly amplified the hype surrounding the film.