Hollywood Blockbusters: Foreign projects are currently dominating the Indian entertainment market, with Hollywood films taking up the spotlight as there are fewer major Bollywood releases this month. From the highly anticipated return of Tom Cruise with another blockbuster after the global success of Top Gun: Maverick, to Christopher Nolan's much-awaited film and Greta Gerwig's revival of the iconic doll 'Barbie,' there is a lot to look forward to this month. So, stay tuned and plan your weekend with these exciting cinematic offerings.
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, which was released on July 12, 2023, has grossed approximately 80 Crore and is poised to surpass Flash, released in June. Written, produced, and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the mastermind behind the last two M:I films, this blockbuster is a must-see for fans of Tom Cruise.
‘Walking Box office Hit’ Christopher Nolan, known for his impressive track record of blockbusters is now preparing for his next masterpiece titled 'Oppenheimer'. The film features an incredible star-studded cast including Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, and more. Universal Pictures has recently announced the pre-bookings for IMAX cinemas in India. In response to the overwhelming demand, cinema chains have even scheduled screenings as early as 3 am. Oppenheimer will revolve around Julius Robert Oppenheimer, the mind behind the development of the first atomic bomb.
In a clash with Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated 'Oppenheimer', we have Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie'. Set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023, 'Barbie' is currently having all the buzz worldwide. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead roles. Gerwig's adaptation of Barbie kisses a goodbye from the traditional portrayal of a white, blond-haired Barbie from the 1950s. Instead, the movie embraces diversity by showcasing a wide range of Barbie dolls, representing various ethnicities, backgrounds, and professions.
Archaeologist Indiana Jones sets out on a dangerous quest in a race against time to locate a mythical artefact that has the potential to change the course of history. This movie revives the magic that made the Indiana Jones series really ageless, with its riveting action, amazing adventure, and intense battles. The impressive cast includes Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, Ethann Isidore, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
The much-anticipated horror movie "Insidious: The Red Door" made its theatrical debut on July 7, 2023, backed by Sony Pictures .This most recent entry has surpassed both the first movie and "Chapter 3" in terms of worldwide box office receipts to become the third highest-grossing film in the whole franchise. "Insidious: The Red Door" gives the Lambert family a thrilling and gratifying conclusion with the ideal balance of emotional depth and shiver-inducing dread. The film is still having its theatrical run in Indian cinemas.