Christopher Nolan been a Hollywood heavy-hitter for two decades now, but there’s no question that this year has been one of the biggest of his career. In addition to Oppenheimer earning critical acclaim, his contribution to the 2023 movies schedule has grossed nearly $950 million worldwide, making it this year’s third highest-grossing movie. Oppenheimer is now just days away from being able to buy on home media, and while explaining why audiences should physically own his latest movie, Nolan called out the “evil streaming” platforms.
Anyone who follows along with the filmmaker knows the man not only values the theatrical experience, but also isn’t particularity fond of streaming services. Nolan is among the cinephiles who believe it’s important to own a physical copy of a movie rather than rely on streaming services or digital versions, and he brought this up while attending an Oppenheimer screening in Los Angeles. He started off by saying (via Variety):
