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Oppenheimer Sets New Streaming Record on Peacock

Christopher Nolan's biopic surpasses The Super Mario Bros. Movie as Peacock's most-watched film during its opening weekend.

  • Oppenheimer becomes the most-watched opening weekend film in Peacock's history, breaking the record previously held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
  • The film's streaming debut comes nearly seven months after its theatrical release, a delay championed by Nolan to preserve the cinematic experience.
  • Oppenheimer's success on Peacock is notable given its box office performance, grossing just under $1 billion worldwide.
  • The film is heavily favored to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, where it is nominated in 13 categories.
  • Christopher Nolan discusses Oppenheimer's impact, suggesting it could herald a 'post-IP' era for cinema, emphasizing originality.
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