Collage of book covers related to the
Both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" share an influence in literature.

This past weekend saw the simultaneous premieres of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" in theaters. Both movies drew huge crowds, breaking several box office records, partly due to the phenomenon around "Barbenheimer," a moniker coined for the online fervor surrounding both movies. Due to this, many viewers went to see both movies in the same day, with several—myself included—dressed up to fit the aesthetic of each film.