20,000 people bought Barbie and Oppenheimer back-to-back tickets, AMC says

BarbieThe following are some examples of how to get started: OppenheimerIt seems that the old saying, opposites attract, is true. A week and a half out from both movies’ July 21 release, their combined magnetic pull is reportedly bringing in loads of people to the theater for a novel movie-going experience.

How many? We’ll have more exact numbers when the movies are actually out, but there’s already an early sign of interest: According to AMC, 20,000 of its Stubs members have already booked the two movies back to back.

Barbie,This movie is inspired by Mattel’s toys. Greta Gerwig is the director.Lady BirdMargot Robertbie plays Barbie in this toy-adaptation, while Ryan Gosling is aloof as Ken. It is full of pastel colors and bright pinks, just like its source. OppenheimerLatest news about The Dark KnightChristopher Nolan is a director. The film has a darker feel. The documentary explores J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life, the man who invented the atomic-bomb.

Collectively, the two movies have come to be known by fans as, “Barbenheimer.” It’s a double feature for the ages and led some fans to question which movie they want to see. Are summer moviegoers more interested in himbo Ken’s antics or war dramas like Oppenheimer? Fans have responded to this dilemma by sharing memes that illustrate the hard choice or making jokes on their decision to attend both.

We know now that people are booking both films, and all those jokes have been translated into reality.