Christopher Nolan's latest film, Oppenheimer, has become a global box office hit, earning nearly $800 million in revenues. Despite being released on the same day as the blockbuster Barbie, Oppenheimer's success raises questions about how a movie centered around a relatively unknown scientist managed to achieve such massive success. The film's complexity, including three parallel timelines and a black and white color scheme, may have initially seemed daunting. Additionally, Oppenheimer faced the challenge of being rated R, limiting its potential audience.