Mumbai Theatre Sells Oppenheimer Tickets At Record Price Of Rs 2,450, Cheapest Ticket For Rs 760
It is a rare time in history when two big Hollywood projects will be released on the same date. It is a common occurrence in Bollywood, and we have seen enough rivalry around it. However, it seems like these two films will witness a peaceful opening.
July is an exciting month for movie buffs as two of the most anticipated Hollywood movies are releasing on the big screen -- Oppenheimer and Barbie. The star-studded films will also clash at the box office this Friday, July 21.
It is a rare time in history when two big Hollywood projects will be released on the same date. It is a common occurrence in Bollywood, and we have seen enough rivalry around it. However, it seems like these two films will witness a peaceful opening.
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According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, source said, ¡°While Barbie is backed by Warner Bros, Oppenheimer is a film by Universal Studios. In India, Warner Bros is distributing films of Universal since 2020. Since one studio is releasing both films, they have gone all out to ensure that Oppenheimer as well as Barbie get the best showcasing in theatres.¡±
The source added, ¡°Warner has told most theatres they have to play both films. Or else, they won¡¯t get either of the films. They can¡¯t choose to screen only one of the movies. Also, they have requested for theatres to have an equal number of shows for Oppenheimer as well as Barbie.¡±
The source also said that the exhibitors have agreed to the studio's demands.
¡°Absolutely. The advance booking for Oppenheimer has been very encouraging. Hence, they had no qualms about giving shows to the film. There was some reluctance for Barbie but after some theatres opened bookings and it got a huge response, the apprehensions disappeared," the said.
¡°Oppenheimer will have a bigger release as it¡¯s releasing in IMAX and also has a dubbed Hindi release. It will release in around 700-800 screens while Barbie will get a release in around 400-500 screens. The number is expected to go higher based on the demand," added the source.
However, the report also mentions that moviegoers are not pleased with the ticket prices, especially in the case of Nolan's Oppenheimer. The most expensive tickets are being sold at PVR IMAX Lower Parel in Mumbai where the recliner seats are worth Rs 2,450 while the normal tickets are up for Rs 760 and Rs 960 for morning and post-midnight shows, and Rs 1,160 and Rs 1,360 for all shows after 3 pm. The rates for recliner seats for morning shows are Rs. 1850.
In fact, in other IMAX theatres in the city of Mumbai, the cheapest tickets for Oppenheimer kickstart from Rs 700. Usually, the ticket price for other movies is Rs 250-300 onwards.
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