Best Movies of 2023

2023 became synonymous with the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, as Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer created an unprecedented cultural moment. These vastly different films - a vibrant comedy about the iconic doll and a serious biographical drama about the atomic bomb's creator - proved that original storytelling could still dominate the box office and capture global attention.
The Barbenheimer effect revitalized theatrical moviegoing and demonstrated the power of word-of-mouth marketing in the social media age. Together, these films earned over $2.4 billion worldwide and reminded the industry that audiences hunger for original, well-crafted stories.