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There are few who wouldn’t have heard of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 masterpiece Oppenheimer, nonetheless followers are in for a impolite awakening.

The mega blockbuster interval warfare drama at present out there on Netflix will depart from the streamer on January 12, 2026.

The epic biographical thriller, written, directed, and co-produced by Nolan, is customized from Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin’s 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer and is a dramatic recreation of Oppenheimer’s life and work.

Starring Cillian Murphy within the lead as Oppenheimer, the Irish actor is joined by Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh to spherical out an excellent forged.

The film’s official plot reads: “During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.”

Mounted on a reported manufacturing funds of $100 million, the movie went on to garner a staggering $975 million on the international field workplace, making it the highest-grossing World War II movie and highest-grossing biographical movie on the time. It was additionally the third-highest grossing film of 2023. And business success wasn’t its solely achievement.

Oppenheimer was nominated for 13 Academy Awards out of which it bagged seven, together with Best Picture, Best Director (Nolan), Best Actor (Murphy), and Best Supporting Actor (Downey). It additionally obtained 5 Golden Globe Awards and 7 BAFTAs, making it a darling of critics and viewers alike.

Boasting a smashing 93 per cent critics approval ranking and 91 per cent viewers rating on assessment aggregator web site Rotten Tomatoes, Nolan’s providing impressed everybody throughout the board, with one critic calling it: “A heady, thematically complicated picture that also happens to have some of the most riveting blockbuster sequences of 2023 so far.”

Another reviewer mentioned of the movie: “A powerful, visually spectacular drama that demands your full concentration, Oppenheimer is unmistakably the work of writer-director Christopher Nolan.”

While a 3rd critic mentioned: “The film includes amazing editing, cinematography, and music, staples of a good Nolan film. Don’t let the lengthy runtime fool you, Oppenheimer is worth every bit of your attention.”

Yet one other impressed reviewer mentioned: “Oppenheimer is a stunning masterpiece that keeps its audience engaged for the entirety of its seemingly daunting runtime, despite its heavy subject matter.”

Fans have been equally impressed, with one glowing viewers assessment stating: “Oppenheimer blew me away — it’s a masterpiece of cinema. From the breathtaking visuals and haunting score to the intense performances and heavy-hitting story, this film grabs you by the heart and mind and doesn’t let go. It’s more than just a movie — it’s an unforgettable experience that makes you think, feel, and question. If you want a film that truly shakes you, challenges you, and stays with you long after it ends, Oppenheimer is 5 out of 5, no doubt.”

While one other glad viewer mentioned: “I have a question: What is this brilliance, Nolan? I wasn’t bored at all. The cinematography was superb, the directing legendary, and the team’s creativity was astonishing, especially the brilliant actor Cillian Murphy. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the production of this masterpiece. It definitely deserves an Oscar. Thank you for the most wonderful three hours. I didn’t expect it to be this amazing, a true work of art. This film has reached perfect perfection.”

Yet one other fan, gushing over Nolan’s brilliance, wrote: “With excellent performances, excellent cinematography, excellent score, and excellent effects, Oppenheimer is Nolan at the top of his technical game. Balancing out the spectacle, the film brings equally hard hitting character moments and ethical quandaries which will stick with you long after the credits roll.”

Oppenheimer is at present out there to look at on Netflix and can depart from the streamer on January 12, 2026.

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