"Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Success Signals Shift to Post-Franchise, Post-IP Era in Cinema"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Christopher Nolan reflects on the box office success of "Oppenheimer," emphasizing the film's unprecedented earnings as a three-hour, R-rated historical drama. He sees this success as indicative of a shift towards a post-franchise, post-IP landscape in movies, highlighting the audience's appetite for original and innovative content. While acknowledging the importance of franchise films, Nolan stresses the power of surprising and new experiences for audiences, emphasizing the need for a balance between established titles and fresh, original films in Hollywood.