When a blockbuster movie is released, you can always count on the Internet to respond in jest. Countless successful (and unsuccessful) films have been subject to hilarious memes over the years. And Christopher Nolan’s upcoming biographical thriller Oppenheimer is already being memed across social media – and it isn’t even out yet. Memes about Oppenheimer are (pardon the pun) exploding online, and, as one of year’s most anticipated movies, you can expect many more to come.
Much of the conversation around Oppenheimer is focused on it sharing a release date with Barbie. The films are, of course, polar opposites but both are scheduled to be released on 21st July 2023.
Christopher Nolan fans are also intrigued by the director’s use of practical effects to simulate a nuclear explosion in the film and the questionable morals of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
As a result, many viral memes focus on these topics and provide some extremely funny takes on them.
Without further ado, check out the 10 best and funniest memes about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie Oppenheimer.
Best and funniest Oppenheimer memes
“Me on my way to watch Barbie”
Make sure you wear appropriate attire when going from Oppenheimer to Barbie. Check out the meme on TikTok.
Whoppenheimer
Yes – someone has dreamt up a Burger King/Oppenheimer tie-in burger meal and now we’re hungry.
City Evaporator 9000
Surprise, surprise. The atomic bomb is actually pretty dangerous. Check out the meme on TikTok.
Oppenheimer Opening Day Incident
Did Christopher Nolan go too far with the special effects in Oppenheimer? Check out the meme on Twitter.
Nolan drops a nuke
You’ve really got to feel for the cast on this one. Check out the meme on TikTok.
Caught in the act
Oppenheimer looks good. But real men will watch Barbie, as Tony Soprano knows. Check out the meme on TikTok.
The Oppenheimer-Barbie transformation
There’s always time for a quick outfit change between Oppenheimer and Barbie. You’ve got to look the part.
Target audience
You might be in for a surprise when you enter the theatre on 21st July. Watch the meme on TikTok.
A bad day to be an extra in Oppenheimer
Those poor, innocent extras. Watch the meme on Twitter.
Homelander reacts to mass destruction
Weapons of mass destruction cause mass destruction. Who would’ve thought it? Watch the meme on TikTok.
Which is your favourite Oppenheimer meme? Let us know in the comment section below and don’t forget to check out our other Film & TV articles…
