The "Barbie" movie was the top grossing film of 2023, breaking box office records for its opening and theatrical run.
Even though it was a staple at many award shows this season, "Barbie" was not the most nominated film for the Academy Awards.
What Happened: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were released on the same day and became a theatrical phenomenon. While "Barbie" grossed more, "Oppenheimer" has been dominating award shows, including its recent five awards at the Golden Globes.
On Tuesday, "Oppenheimer" led the way for the 96th Academy Award nominations with 13 total nominations. The film, which was distributed by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA) grossed $326.1 million domestically and $1.45 billion worldwide, ranking fifth and third respectively.
Following "Oppenheimer" in nominations was "Poor Things," which was distributed by Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) owned Searchlight. The film received 11 nominations.
"Killers of the Flower Moon," which was produced by Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), received 10 nominations.
The "Barbie" movie received eight nominations. The film was produced by ...