'Oppenheimer' Becomes Highest Grossing Movie in TCL Chinese Theatre's History
The Big Picture Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer has been on a legendary box office run since its release on July 21, and a big factor in that is down to the movie's exceptional performance on IMAX, and in particular, the 70mm format which Nolan has been championing as both the gold standard of film and his own personal preference and recommendation for how audiences can best experience the three-hour epic about the making of the atomic bomb.
However, Oppenheimer was also filmed in full frame IMAX 15 Perf 70mm Film, and there are only 30 theaters worldwide capable of playing the film in that format, alongside others that are capable of showing the film in standard 70mm. One such theatre which can display the film in 70mm is the TCL Chinese Theatre, the legendary cinema in the heart of Hollywood and Oppenheimer now has the distinction of being the highest-grossing film in the theatre's storied history.
Why Is the Chinese Theatre So Sacred? The Chinese Theatre, officially known as TCL Chinese Theatre, is a historic movie palace located on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It has played a significant role in the history of cinema and is renowned for its iconic forecourt featuring celebrity handprints, footprints, and signatures in the concrete. The Chinese Theatre stands as a symbol of Hollywood's golden age and the entertainment industry's cultural impact.
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