Barbenheimer
Barbie + Oppenheimer = Barbenheimer, and box off success.
Date it started trending
July 21, 2023
Spotted on
Forekast.com
What happened?
"Barbenheimer" was trending in July 2023 due to the simultaneous release of two highly anticipated films: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on July 21, 2023. This occurrence generated significant buzz because it was an unusual pairing of two major movies with similar budgets, both set to premiere on the same day. The event became a cultural phenomenon, with AMC Theatres reporting that over 20,000 of its members bought tickets to watch both films on their release date.
Anything else?
The contrasting nature of the movies—one being a fantasy comedy about the iconic fashion doll directed by Greta Gerwig, and the other an epic biographical thriller about the father of the atomic bomb, directed by Christopher Nolan—added to the intrigue and excitement among audiences. This led to "Barbenheimer" turning from a meme into one of the most widely anticipated cinematic events, making it a trending topic across the internet and social media platforms
How did we know it would trend?
Because Forekasters love explosions and Barbies, and can see the future.
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