There’s been a growing idea in the industry since Oppenheimer that the theatrical window may not be disappearing so much as dividing more clearly in practice, with more disposable titles moving quickly to streaming while true event movies keep finding reasons to stay in theaters. Christopher Nolan has probably done more than anyone to reinforce that perception. Oppenheimer famously kept drawing IMAX audiences well beyond its initial run in 2023, even after it had become available at home. His follow-up appears to have pushed that dynamic even further.

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