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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Hits Nearly $1 Billion, Director’s Payday Nears $100 Million

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According to sources, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan’s final payout for his blockbuster film ‘Oppenheimer‘ is just shy of $100 million. The movie, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the creator of the atomic bomb, has amassed a staggering $958 million worldwide.

Despite its R rating and lengthy three-hour runtime, ‘Oppenheimer’ emerged as a major success, clinching seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Nolan. The director’s lucrative deal, negotiated by attorney Michael Schenkman and WME agent Dan Aloni, comprises salary, box-office escalators, backend compensation, and bonuses tied to his Academy Award wins.

With a budget of $100 million, ‘Oppenheimer’ stands as the highest-grossing Best Picture winner since 2004’s ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.’ Celebrating its triumph, the film is set to expand its theatrical release to 1,000 screens, with industry analysts predicting a box office crossing the $1 billion mark, resulting in further bonuses for Nolan.

While speculation abounds about Nolan’s next project, some suggest a remake of the 1960 mystery thriller series ‘The Prisoner,’ while others anticipate a new screenplay. Notably, ‘Oppenheimer’ also marked a career milestone for actor Robert Downey Jr., who secured his first-ever Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role, thanking his “terrible childhood” and expressing gratitude to director Nolan and his co-stars.

In contrast, ‘Barbie,’ which rivaled ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office, walked away with just one award for Best Original Song.

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