Christopher Nolan is lining up his next movie following the success of Oppenheimer.
The historical biopic became a huge critical and box office hit upon its release in 2023, going on to win seven Oscars earlier this year.
Deadline now reports that Nolan will likely re-team with Oppenheimer star Matt Damon and studio Universal for his next movie, which is expected to begin filming next year for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026.
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There are no plot details at the moment – so watch this space for further updates.
Oppenheimer follows the true story of J Robert Oppenheimer, dubbed ‘the father of the atomic bomb’, and the Manhattan Project that created the first nuclear weapons.
The movie took the record for the highest-grossing biopic ever made, surpassing previous record-holder Bohemian Rhapsody, and the biggest-ever World War II-focused film at the box office.
Among its seven Academy Awards were prizes for Best Picture, Best Director for Nolan and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy.
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Speaking after his name was announced at the ceremony, Nolan said: “To the Academy, just to say movies are just a little bit over 100 years old. I mean, imagine being there 100 years into painting or theatre. We don’t know where this incredible journey is going from here.
“But to know that you think that I’m a meaningful part of it means the world to me.”
Murphy added in his own speech that he was “a very proud Irish man standing here right now”.
“We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world, so, I would like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere,” the star added.
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