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"Interstellar" represents a lot of firsts for Christopher Nolan. The 2014 sci-fi movie was the first time the director infused one of his stories with some real heart and treated it as if it were just as important as any of the philosophical musings which typically guide his films. As such, "Interstellar" became Nolan's heartfelt masterpiece, not only making time for emotional exploration but also arguing for love itself as our only means of transcending the inexorable march of time.

"Interstellar" was also the first time Nolan worked with Dp Hoyte van Hoytema, who has since served as cinematographer on three of the British director's other films. It was also the first time Nolan worked with Matt Damon, who for a long time had been an outspoken fan of the director. Even after his brief appearance in "Interstellar," Damon was angling for a bigger role in a Nolan film, which he...

Matt Damon’s incomparably awesome box office journey(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Over the years Matt Damon has played everything, from his Oscar-nominated role of a stranded astronaut in Mars, to his recent success of Oppenheimer, where he portrayed General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic, he has time and again proved his worth that became a box-office juggernaut and an award season favorite.

In this list, we’re counting down Matt Damon’s top five highest-grossing films at the global box office. These movies not only showcase his versatility and enduring appeal but also reflect the scale and impact of the stories he chooses to be part of.

5. Ocean’s 11(2016)- $450M

In the first installment of George Clooney’s stylish casino-heist trilogy, Matt Damon takes on the role of Linus Caldwell, a skilled member of Danny Ocean’s elite crew. The film grossed $183 million at the US box office,...

As casting announcements continue to roll in, speculation and excitement has only grown surrounding Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to his critical and box office hit “Oppenheimer,” which won him the Academy Award for best director.

“The Odyssey” is a classic piece of literature by Homer that is divided between 24 different books, preceded by “The Iliad.” It tells the 10-year journey story of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he travels home after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters multiple perils and discovers the death of his crewmates. Telemachus (Odysseus’ son), Penelope (Odysseus’ wife), Athena, Circe, Poseidon and Zeus are all major characters.

Historians and scholars date “The Odyssey” to sometime between 750-650 BC. The first printed Greek version became available in 1488. In the centuries since, it has remained one of the most studied, adapted and parodied stories ever with adaptations including the 1911 silent film by Giuseppe de Liguoro, 1954’s...

Here’s How Cillian Murphy’s Gaze Became Challenging For Oppenheimer Cast (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Cillian Murphy’s performance in Oppenheimer was spectacularly distracting. And we’re not saying that. Some of his co-stars said so when discussing what it was like to share the screen with him. Matt Damon, who played General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus, alluded that Murphy’s piercing blue eyes made it difficult to stay in character.

“It’s a real problem when you’re doing scene work with Cillian. Sometimes you find yourself just swimming in his eyes,” Damon said in an exclusive interview with People, with Emily Blunt chiming in, “It’s like that Ocean Eyes song by Billie Eilish. We just hum it all day.”

Cillian Murphy, ever the humble actor, tried to downplay the hype. “They’re not even that blue!” he insisted. But it was clear that...

“The Odyssey” has got its hero.

Matt Damon will play Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey.” He will appear alongside an expansive cast including Tom Holland, Mia Goth, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.

Damon’s role was revealed Monday morning through the film’s official X account. The post included a photo of him in character and read, “Matt Damon is Odysseus. A film by Christopher Nolan, #TheOdysseyMovie is in theaters July 17, 2026.”

“The Odyssey” follows the Greek champion Odysseus on his tumultuous journey home after the Trojan War. The story was first scribed by the ancient Greek poet Homer over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest stories still enjoyed by modern readers.

Universal, a long-time Nolan collaborator and the film’s distributor, said in December that “The Odyssey” is a “mythic action epic shot...

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey boasts a strong ensemble cast as the Oscar-winning director looks to bring one of his most ambitious projects to life. One member of that cast and a long-time Nolan collaborator, Matt Damon, confirms his involvement with a cheeky nod to the upcoming adaptation.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter while shooting a Super Bowl commercial opposite soccer legend David Beckham, Damon was asked about The Odyssey and any details he could relay about his involvement. Though Damon didn't share any information about The Odyssey, he shared that he would be involved in the project with a pun-filled reply. “I literally have an odyssey in front of me,” he said.

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Did Cillian Murphy choose to skip out on cast gatherings for Oppenheimer? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

This list of things that Cillian Murphy ignored included joining the cast for dinner. According to Matt Damon, who plays General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s WWII epic, Murphy was so consumed by the magnitude of his role that he skipped the cast’s ensemble dinners. “His brain was just too full,” Damon told People magazine, explaining that Murphy’s commitment to the intense role left him little room for anything outside the work.

Emily Blunt, who played Oppenheimer’s wife Kitty, chimed in, acknowledging just how monumental Murphy’s workload was. “The sheer volume of what [Murphy] had to take on and shoulder is so monumental,” she said. “Of course, he didn’t want to come and have dinner with us.” Murphy, for his part, admitted to People that the weight of such a...

Christopher Nolan has done his fair share of mind-boggling science fiction films that fans believe him to have a stronghold in advanced science. However, that is far from the case. Matt Damon revealed the truth behind this myth when he was filming The Martian with director Ridley Scott. According to the actor, no actor or director could fully comprehend the science after researching for just a few months. Even Nolan!

Matt Damon in a still from Interstellar | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Damon had worked in two high-profile space-based films, Interstellar and The Martian, by then. He shared that he literally had no clue about what he was saying or doing in the films and clarified that it was all pure acting. Damon went on to work on Oppenheimer with Nolan and is set to work on the director’s upcoming film as well.

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Matt Damon's appearance in Oppenheimer as Lt. General Leslie Groves is as memorable as any in the celebrated historical epic. The cast of Oppenheimer is filled with some of the biggest heavy-weight actors playing some of the most important people in recent American history. It's a bit darkly humorous that it took an Englishman like Christopher Nolan to thoroughly examine one of the most defining moments of the United States. Dozens of real critical figures are accounted for in Oppenheimer, some for a scene, others as main characters.

After a brief but critical role in Interstellar, Matt Damon finally got a starring part in a Nolan production. Damon's career really does not need much introduction. He's been headlining movies for the greatest working directors since his debut in Donald Petrie's Mystic Pizza. There's never really been a down year for him. While he's succeeded in playing every type of character,...

While not a lot is known about Christopher Nolan’s next movie, its cast is already stacked with A-list talent. Christopher Nolan is no stranger to starry lineups. His most recent movie, 2023’s biopic Oppenheimer, included a historically impressive cast list dotted with Oscar winners, blockbuster stars, and acclaimed character actors alike. Oppenheimer’s cast of characters would be tough for any director to outdo but, never one to shy away from a challenge, Nolan has evidently taken it upon himself to offer viewers an even starrier affair next time. His 2026 mystery movie’s cast is shaping up to be a doozy.

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After the massive success of Oppenheimer, which blew past already-high expectations at the box office and even snagged an Oscar for Best Picture in 2024, Christopher Nolan is gearing up for his next big project.

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While the plot is still under wraps (classic Nolan and his habit of taking scripts with him), what we do know is that the cast is already shaping up to be something special. With a bunch of familiar faces and also first-timers, here’s the rundown of everything we know so far.

The regulars make a return

If you’ve followed Nolan’s career, and like plenty of his peers, you know he has a core group of actors he loves to work with. All three of them are coming back for this new film, and it’s always interesting to see how he uses the same faces in different ways.

Christopher Nolan seems like the kind of legendary director that can get any actor he wants, and he's picking out the standout stars from the MCU for his new mysterious movie. While your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (Tom Holland) was the first person on the call sheet for Nolan's next project, he's being joined by the beloved Black Panther and A Quiet Place: Day One star, Lupita Nyong'o. Following the tremendous success of Oppenheimer, fans are eager to see what Nolan has in store next. Whatever the movie turns out to be, expect it to be filled with the A-List talent the director has become renowned for collecting.

Per THR, Lupita Nyong'o has officially been cast in Christopher Nolan's untitled next movie. She joins the already phenomenal cast, which includes Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. Of the cast so far, only Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway have worked with Christopher Nolan before.

Ridley Scotts $630 million space movie, The Martian, used a clever trick that also helped Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer 8 years later. The Martian was released in 2015 and follows the story of lonely astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) as he struggles to survive on Mars after being left behind by his crew. The 2015 space movie was a box office success and was even praised by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, most notably due to The Martians screenwriters dedication to scientific accuracy. Interestingly, NASA even provided a helping hand in depicting science and technology throughout the movie to promote space exploration.

The Martian has a rare 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes for both the Tomatometer and Popcornmeter, with viewers praising Matt Damons weight-loss transformation as a dedication to his role and the movies deeper themes of isolation. However, the movie does suffer from a long runtime. Mark Watney spends a long time on Mars in The Martian,...

The Batman guy and the Spider-Man guy are teaming up.

Tom Holland is in talks to star in Christopher Nolan’s follow-up to his Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer,” Deadline reports.

Holland will reportedly join Matt Damon in the ensemble of the as-yet-untitled, shrouded-in-secrecy picture that’s rumored to be in the espionage genre. This will be Holland and Nolan’s first time working together. The film is expected to start filming in early 2025 and is scheduled to be released on July 17, 2026. Universal is the studio behind it.

The film will be Nolan’s second for Universal, after leaving his longtime studio home, Warner Bros., during Warners’ pandemic experiment of sending its theatrical movies to Max. His last film, “Oppenheimer,” won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. Matt Damon also starred in “Oppenheimer” as Gen. Leslie Groves,...

Tom Holland has been cast in Christopher Nolan's next movie. Matt Damon was previously reported to be the first actor to join the cast of the secretive project, which is being distributed by Universal Pictures, and is scheduled for a July 17, 2026 theatrical release, including in IMAX theaters. This will be Damon's third Christopher Nolan movie after previously playing Dr. Mann in Interstellar and General Leslie Groves in the Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Holland has now joined the cast of Nolan's next movie as well. His role, like all plot and character details about the movie so far, remains under wraps, although the story is reportedly not set in the present day. Nolan is both directing and writing the script for the movie and will once again be working alongside his wife and producing partner Emma Thompson. As for Holland, this will be his first role...

Deadline reports that Tom Holland is in talks to co-star in the new Christopher Nolan movie. As is typical with any Nolan project, we don’t know all that much at this stage, but we do know that Matt Damon will be starring in the movie, marking his third time working with Nolan. Damon was featured in a supporting role in Interstellar and played General Leslie Groves, director of the Manhattan Project, in Oppenheimer.

The report states that Nolan has wanted to work with Holland for some time, and it will be interesting to see what type of role the Spider-Man actor will play. Production is expected to kick off in early 2025, with Universal already slating the film for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026. In addition to directing and writing the film, Nolan will also produce with Emma Thomas under their Syncopy banner.

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Two weeks after the announcement out of nowhere that Christopher Nolan has set his eagerly awaited follow-up to Oppenheimer, we've got the slightly more expected news that he's cast a huge A-list star to appear in the movie. Tom Holland has signed onto the project, which has yet to be officially titled, but it will be produced by Universal Pictures and has set a release date of July 17, 2026. Holland will join Matt Damon, who has been attached to the film since it was first revealed on October 8. Damon previously worked alongside Nolan in Interstellar as a stranded astronaut, and more recently, as General Leslie Groves in the almost-billion-dollar smash hit, Oppenheimer.

Christopher Nolan is back working with the studio that finally earned him a Best Director Oscar. He teams up with Universal to bring out his new movie on July 17, 2026. Reports suggest that the film will go into production early next year. Nolan is also reportedly collaborating with Matt Damon for the third time, who may lead an ensemble cast in this film.

Christopher Nolan with Matt Damon and Matthew McConaughey on the sets of Interstellar | Credits: Paramount Pictures

The title, plot, and even the genre of the film are kept under tight wraps and fans can only speculate what Nolan’s new venture is going to be. Nolan and Universal will look to repeat their Oppenheimer success, both at the box office and during the awards season, for this film.

What is Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie About? Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy on the sets of Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures...

Interstellar's villain twist with Dr. Mann has aged well in the decade since the Christopher Nolan movie was released. The 2014 movie saw Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), Dr. Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway), Doyle (Wes Bentley), Professor Romilly (David Gyasi), and the robots Tars and Case (Bill Irwin) travel across space and time to find a hospitable planet for humans. The second planet they traveled to was an icy world where the scientists found Dr. Mann, a NASA astronaut from the Lazarus program who had been there for decades.

While McConaughey, Hathaway, and the rest of Interstellar's cast members were prominently featured in the marketing, the actor playing Dr. Mann was kept a secret. This made it all the more surprising to see Matt Damon in the role, since he was and continues to be one of the biggest names in Hollywood. The surprise did not end there, however, as Dr.

The next Christopher Nolan movie has reportedly found its star, and he both completes a 10-year setup and perfectly follows the director's last film, Oppenheimer. It's already hard to rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, but the director seems to be looking to make it even more difficult with his next film. With such classics as The Dark Knight, Inception, and Memento, climbing the ranks of Nolan's best films won't be easy. The director's next movie has a unique advantage though: a casting choice that follows in Oppenheimer's footsteps and fulfills a ten-year-old setup.

After 12 feature films, Christopher Nolan has worked with a long list of incredibly famous actors. Nolan's various Oscar wins and his respected reputation also mean that he could essentially convince anyone to star in his films with little convincing. With so much prestige and casting power, however, his choices for leading actors are even more important.

Christopher Nolan will be continuing his partnership with Universal Pictures for now.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Universal will produce Nolan's next film, which is scheduled to come out on July 17, 2026. Little is currently known about its story, aside from Matt Damon being in talks for a major role in the film. The actor recently starred in Nolan's Oscar-winning Oppenheimer as General Leslie Groves -- who assisted J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) on the Manhattan Project -- and, before that, cameoed in the director's 2014 sci-fi film Interstellar.

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Though Warner Bros. Pictures distributed nearly all of Nolan's films dating back to 2002's Insomnia, Nolan infamously parted ways with the studio over its 2021 dual theatrical/HBO Max release strategy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Christopher Nolan is reportedly teaming up with Matt Damon once again after Oppenheimer for his next film. The untitled film will officially place Damon among the esteemed list of actors who have worked with Nolan three or more times. The Jason Bourne actor previously appeared in Nolan’s Interstellar, alongside Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.

Matt Damon in Interstellar | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Nolan is known to re-partner with actors he enjoys working with. Damon now joins the ranks of frequent collaborators like Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale. Interestingly, Damon had earlier revealed that he came out of a hiatus specifically to work with the Following director.

Matt Damon Will Join The Ranks Of Actors Who Have Worked 3 Or More Films With Christopher Nolan Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures

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Deadline reports that Matt Damon is in talks to star in Christopher Nolan’s next movie. The Oppenheimer director is sticking with Universal Pictures for this new project, which will be released in IMAX on July 17, 2026. The studio was keen to keep Nolan around, particularly after the massive success of Oppenheimer, which grossed $977 million worldwide and picked up seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

As is typical with any Nolan project, details are being kept under wraps, but sources did tell Deadline that the film is looking to kick off production in early 2025. THR’s Borys Kit added that he’s heard the film is a “father-and-son story,” which could mean just about anything. If Damon signs on the dotted line, this will mark his third time working with Nolan. The actor was featured in a supporting role in Interstellar and played General Leslie Groves,...

Josh Hartnett played the role of nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. He starred alongside Matt Damon in the film, who gave him advice on how to approach the role. Damon played Lt. General Leslie Groves in the film. The only problem was the advice turned out to be completely unhelpful for the Pearl Harbor actor.

Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence in Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures

Hartnett shared that Damon advised him on gaining weight for the role, but his experienced advice came only after he had put on considerable weight. Hartnett’s recent roles include Cooper Adams M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller Trap, a cameo role in The Bear, and David Ross in Black Mirror.

Josh Hartnett Opens Up About Matt Damon’s Unhelpful Advice Josh Hartnett in a still from Oppenheimer | Credits: Universal Pictures

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The Instigators features an ensemble cast with Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as its leads, producing a mix of low-stakes drama and slow pace. Directed by Doug Liman, the film delves into a heist narrative that explores the dynamics of trust and deception among its intriguing characters. Each actor, like Hong Chau playing Dr. Donna Rivera, brings depth to their role, enhancing the tension and suspense of the narrative.

The Instigators' heist comedy narrative is primarily driven by its intriguing characters, portrayed by a talented roster of cast members. Directed by Doug Liman, The Instigators got a limited theatrical premiere in the US on August 2, 2024, but received a wider release on streaming on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024. The film not only stars Casey Affleck and Matt Damon as its leads but has also been produced by them alongside Ben Affleck.

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According to actor Josh Hartnett, Oscar winner Matt Damon gives great advice. His timing, however, needs work. During an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Hartnett revealed that the Bourne Identity actor gave him a warning before they starred together in Oppenheimer, but it was too late to do any good. Damon warned the then-44-year-old that he was too old to be putting on weight just for a film role. Unfortunately, it was too late. "He told me not to gain the weight I had already gained for the role," Hartnett told a laughing Fallon.

Damon, who is now 53, has a steadfast rule of not gaining weight for a role now that he's over 40. Although he tried to warn Hartnett not to pack on the pounds to play Ernest Lawrence in the Christopher Nolan film, the damage had already been done. When Hartnett informed him of his weight gain,...

Josh Hartnett gained 30 pounds for Oppenheimer Co-star Damon advised Hartnett not to gain weight for roles after 40, predicting he'd struggle to lose it. Damon had doled out this advice too late, as Hartnett had already made his transformation for the role.

Josh Hartnett recalls the less-than-great advice Matt Damon gave him while filming Oppenheimer. Damon played Leslie Groves in the star-studded ensemble in which Hartnett played Ernest Lawrence. Joining Harnett and Damon was a stacked cast that included Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Benny Safdie, Florence Pugh, Alden Ehrenreich, Scott Grimes, Jason Clarke, and Tony Goldwyn. Oppenheimer was well-regarded, winning multiple Oscars, including Best Actor for Murphy, Best Supporting Actor for Downey Jr., and Best Picture.

Oppenheimer also won Oscars for Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Diretcor for Christopher Nolan.

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Matt Damon shared his golden rule for movie roles with Josh Hartnett while they were working on 'Oppenheimer' together.Hartnett, 46, joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film playing nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence with Damon, 53, portraying General Leslie Groves, director of the Manhattan Project , and Hartnett has revealed his co-star gave him some "unhelpful" advice by advising him never to gain weight for roles after the age of 40.During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Hartnett explained: "He gave me a lot of good advice. One in particular - one thing that was just so unhelpful: He told me not to gain the weight I’d already gained for the role. "I gained about 30 pounds for the role, and he was like, ‘You’re never gonna get that off again, man'."The actor added that Damon told him: "Don’t gain weight...

Matt Damon’s advice for Josh Hartnett while filming Oppenheimer came a little too late.

The Trap actor, who played nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film, recently stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon where he shared Damon’s “unhelpful” acting advice.

“He gave me a lot of good advice. One in particular — one thing that was just so unhelpful: He told me not to gain the weight I’d already gained for the role,” he told the host. “I gained about 30 pounds for the role, and he was like, ‘You’re never gonna get that off again, man.’”

Hartnett noted that the Air star, who portrayed Lt. General Leslie Groves in Oppenheimer, has a general rule when taking on roles: “Don’t gain weight over 40.”

“He’s like, ‘You’re gonna spend the rest of your life trying to get that weight off and...

Josh Hartnett revealed during an interview on “The Tonight Show” (via Entertainment Weekly) that Matt Damon advised him on the set of Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” not to gain any weight for his role. The only problem is that Hartnett had already packed on the pounds to play Nobel Prize-winning nuclear physicist Ernest Lawrence. Damon starred in the film as Manhattan Project director Leslie Groves.

“[Matt] gave me a lot of good advice. One in particular — one thing that was just so unhelpful: he told me not to gain the weight I’d already gained for the role,” Hartnett said. “I gained about 30 pounds for the role, and he was like, ‘You’re never gonna get that off again, man.’”

According to Hartnett, Damon’s rule of thumb is that you just “don’t gain weight over 40” for any movie role because it’s near impossible to shed the pounds.

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Cillian Murphy reportedly received $10 million for playing the titular role in Oppenheimer, which marked his first time starring as a leading man in a Christopher Nolan movie. Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon each got paid $4 million for supporting roles, a significant pay cut for the opportunity to work with Nolan. Other cast members like Florence Pugh and Benny Safdie were reportedly paid relatively lower salaries for their roles in Oppenheimer.

Oppenheimer may have been a box office smash, but some of the A-listers in the star-studded cast didn't get paid as much as one might've guessed to star alongside Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan's historical drama. Based on the true story of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), known as the "father of the atomic bomb," Oppenheimer was both a critical and commercial success. In part thanks to 2023's "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, Oppenheimer raked in nearly $1 billion worldwide at...

J. Robert Oppenheimer died of throat cancer at 62. Oppenheimer died in 1967, four years after the events of Christopher Nolan's 2023 epic biographical movie. The theoretical physicist's legacy has shifted after his death, sparking debate on his character.

Oppenheimer depicts the life and career of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who aided in the development of the first nuclear weapons during World War II, but the movie doesn't explain when and how he died. The epic biographical thriller drama, directed and written by Christopher Nolan, follows Oppenheimer's life from his studies at the University of Cambridge in the mid-1920s to President Lyndon B. Johnson awarding him the Enrico Fermi Award, a lifetime achievement scientific medal, in 1963. Ultimately, Oppenheimer's timeline isn't linear as it jumps back and forth between different periods but still never shows Oppenheimer's death.

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J. Robert Oppenheimer's played a pivotal role in the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb. The hydrogen bomb, which was far more destructive than the atomic bomb, posed several ethical dilemmas for Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer opposed the hydrogen bomb despite building the atomic bomb, a change of heart that cost him his career.

The atomic bomb and the hydrogen bomb were two very different projects, and each project had a very different effect on both Oppenheimer and the man himself. Oppenheimer follows a few key moments in the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist who helped build the first atomic bomb. By the end of Oppenheimer, the movie had explored his role in the Manhattan Project, his time on the Atomic Energy Commission, and his guilt for helping develop a nuclear weapon. The timeline of Oppenheimer stopped short of one major event, though: the development of the hydrogen bomb.

Oppenheimer is dominated by Cillian Murphy’s masterful performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer, with Emily Blunt and Robert Downey Jr. also doing outstanding work in the major roles of Oppenheimer’s wife, Kitty, and political rival, Lewis Strauss, respectively. But while the impressions left by these three loom largest, the film also features an extensive cast of supporting characters, without whom it would not be nearly as effective or comprehensive a story. The most crucial and fully developed of these secondary characters is General Leslie Groves, who is played in a vibrant and commanding manner by Matt Damon. Groves plays a central role in the plot and the against-type casting of Damon makes the character a dynamic and intriguing part of the film who exemplifies many of its main themes.

The Current Debate is a column that connects the dots between great writing about a topic in the wider film conversation.Oppenheimer.“If there’s a sense of disconnect between what’s on stage and the outside world,” Alison Willmore writes of the 96th Academy Awards in Vulture, “Hollywood’s always declared itself the kingdom of dreams.” That might well be true, but the ceremony’s ostrichlike indifference toward some of the issues dominating global headlines this year felt especially jarring. While pro-Palestine protesters outside the theater blocked traffic and held signs with messaging like, “What good is art that ignores genocide,” only Jonathan Glazer, director of the Holocaust drama The Zone of Interest (all films 2023 unless otherwise noted), which was crowned Best International Film, dared to address the bloodshed in Gaza and Israel. Per Time’s Judy Berman, his speech, which connected the unspeakable atrocities of the past to the horrors of today,...

Pedro Pascal arrives at the 2024 SAG Awards (Photo Provided by SAG)

Members of the Screen Actors Guild honored their own at the 2024 SAG Awards held on February 24, 2024 and streaming live on Netflix. The 2024 awards recognized the best performances in film and television of 2023, with Oppenheimer continuing to rule the season with three SAG Awards wins.

The Oppenheimer ensemble won the Outstanding Performance by a Cast award, and Cillian Murphy was named the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role winner. Robert Downey Jr took home a SAG win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role category.

On the television side, Succession, The Bear, and Beef cast members were big winners. And The Last of Us‘ Pedro Pascal pulled off a surprise win in the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series category over three Succession actors and Billy Crudup from The Morning Show.

Oppenheimer won the award for best performance by a cast in a motion picture at the 2024 SAG Awards, which were handed out Saturday night.

The film also scooped up two other awards, for leading actor Cillian Murphy and supporting actor Robert Downey Jr.

Leading actress honors went to Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph was named best supporting actress for The Holdovers.

On the TV side, The Bear won three awards, including best ensemble in a comedy series. Star Jeremy Allen White won the nod for best performance by a male actor in a comedy series, while Ayo Edebiri won the female actor award in the same category. Another awards favorite, Succession, was named best drama series ensemble, but lost out in the other categories in which it was nominated.

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Oppenheimer omitted J. Robert's first trip to Japan, which could have shown the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Not showing the actual bombings sparked debate, with arguments made on both sides. Including J. Robert's trip would have fit with the movie's purpose of telling the story through his perspective.

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer covers the most important moments in J. Robert Oppenheimer’s (Cillian Murphy) involvement in the Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb, but it skipped one important story that could’ve fixed the movie’s bombing debate. Oppenheimer marked a first in Christopher Nolan’s career as it was his first biographical movie, based on the book American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Oppenheimer takes viewers back to World War II and briefly to a couple of years earlier to meet J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist and teacher.

Cillian Murphy didn’t just take the audiences’ breath away with his Oppenheimer performance, he also left his co-stars like Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. spellbound on set. So much so that enthralled by Murphy’s talent, Damon couldn’t resist the urge to join forces with him for their next project.

Seizing the opportunity, Damon and his best friend, Ben Affleck, co-founders of their own studio, embarked on a journey to bring forth their latest creation to the screen, Small Things Like These. Now, they stand proud, ready to unleash this gem to audiences worldwide.

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer.

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Oppenheimer to stream online soon (Photo Credit – IMDb)

It has been seven months since Oppenheimer was released in theatres. The biographical drama film received rave reviews from the audience and critics alike. It is cited as one of the best films by filmmaker Christopher Nolan. In terms of numbers, the Nolan directorial also made a considerable collection worldwide.

Many people couldn’t get enough of the spectacle that Oppenheimer was. Many saw it multiple times in theatres. Some have been waiting for the movie to drop on some streaming site to witness the riveting storytelling, impeccable performances and the hard-hitting truth bombs and dialogues in the film. Well, the good news is that the Nolan directorial will soon be released on a streaming platform for the US audience. We have listed the same, along with other crucial details about the 2023 film.

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Great news for movie buffs who need regular bathroom breaks: Oppenheimer is finally about to blow up streaming. After its, er, explosive opening weekend over the summer, the three-hour Christopher Nolan war drama will soon be able to stream from the comfort of home. Check out all the details below about how to transport yourself to the Los Alamos Laboratory.

When Will I Be Able to Stream Oppenheimer?

Oppenheimer will stream exclusively on Peacock beginning on February 16th. The film is also currently available to purchase on Blu-ray, DVD, and in 4K — which Nolan himself recommends if you want each bomb test to sound as authentic as possible.

How Can I Stream Oppenheimer for Free?

Beginning on February 16th, Oppenheimer will stream on Peacock. Subscription plans for Peacock start $5.99 a month.

What is Oppenheimer About?

Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, Oppenheimer stars...

This past summer's blockbuster biopic Oppenheimer was a triumph for director Christopher Nolan. His retelling of how the first atomic bomb came to be is filled with mind-blowing cinematography and terrifically acted scenes from a great ensemble cast including Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Jack Quaid, and Matt Damon. The photography has elements of our favorite Nolan films like The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, Inception, and Memento. One thing it was not, however, is the first film to explore the Manhattan Project and the relationship between J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves.

Editor Jennifer Lame’s work has appeared on many of the world’s largest screens this year. Over the summer, her second movie with director Christopher Nolan, his historical epic Oppenheimer, for Universal, had moviegoers scrambling for tickets to Imax’s large-format theaters. And in October, the Lame-edited Postcard From Earth, from director Darren Aronofsky, became the first movie to debut at the newly opened Sphere in Las Vegas.

Speaking to the success of Nolan’s drama about the father of the atomic bomb, Lame says, “I really enjoy cutting people in rooms talking. When I first read the script, I was ripping through the pages. For me as an editor, I want to replicate that experience when I get the footage.” On the alternating use of color and black-and-white, she says that Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema created a palette where, generally, color images represent the perspective of...

Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan, portrays J. Robert Oppenheimer as a complex and controversial figure in American history. The film focuses on Oppenheimer's relationships and cheating scandals, particularly his affairs with Jean Tatlock and Ruth Tolman. Nolan's decision to prioritize the relationship with Jean likely stems from its tragic ending.

Oppenheimer tells the complex story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb," from his involvement in the Manhattan Project to his personal affairs. The 2023 epic biographical thriller film, directed and written by Christopher Nolan, does its best to be an accurate portrayal of the theoretical physicist and not paint him as this American hero, especially because he is viewed as a controversial figure in United States history and many have different opinions on him. Aside from his significant contributions to the making of nuclear weapons during World War II, the movie also showcases Oppenheimer's cheating scandals.

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Oppenheimer.Much of the praise for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has highlighted the strength of its ensemble cast. Cillian Murphy has garnered considerable acclaim for his cold and haunted performance as the eponymous father of the atomic bomb, and so has Robert Downey Jr. as his vindictive foil, Admiral Lewis Strauss. Less has been said about Matt Damon’s supporting portrayal of one of the most pivotal figures in the J. Robert Oppenheimer story: Major General Leslie Groves, the American military man who oversaw the Manhattan Project, and hired Oppenheimer. Gruff, difficult to please, exacting in his military objectives, and occasionally comic, Damon plays him with the understated, reliably solid craft that’s defined his career. And in what has proven to be characteristic of Damon’s screen presence, he plays Groves as less conservative than he first appears: he’s a character who’s willing to gently undercut received...

It appears Oppenheimer fans took Christopher Nolan's charge to prioritize getting physical copies of the biographical thriller to heart as 4K Ultra HD copies of the film are already sold out.

Per Deadline, Universal Pictures confirmed that 4K discs of Oppenheimer have already run out in several major retailers as the studio is working on restocking them with new copies in time for the holiday season. “We are happy so many consumers are embracing Oppenheimer in 4K Ultra HD and understand that some retailers may currently be out of stock," Universal said in a statement. “Universal is working to replenish those retailers quickly so fans can watch the film at home in the best picture quality possible.”

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Like many famous directors, Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation for frequently collaborating with the same actors. For his work in contemporary film, Nolan has quickly become known as one of the best directors of all time. He is one of the most desirable filmmakers for actors to work with, often earning them widespread acclaim for their performances. He's collaborated with more than just actors, famously working...

Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan lauds his lead star Cillian Murphy for his performance in his gripping blockbuster, hailing the emotional nuance he brought to the eponymous character in the film.

Speaking with Screen Rant, Nolan expressed his admiration for how Murphy immersed himself in Oppenheimer's central character, bringing elements of the script to life as well as his ability to bring "emotional truth" to the role. Having frequently collaborated with Murphy throughout his career, the result was nothing less than he expected.

Oppenheimer Is Christopher Nolan's Magnum Opus, Says Cillian Murphy

"You're looking at these people to come and bring an expert eye to the aspect of the film that they are solely responsible for. And what that means is you get incredible input from Cillian Murphy, having looked at the script, looked at the history, really thought deeply about the emotional truth of the journey of the character," he said.