“Oppenheimer” is a massive hit around the world.
Besides the United States, Christopher Nolan’s epic has blown up in over 70 countries. There are only two places it hasn’t opened yet:
Japan, and China.
There seems to be plan for China beginning August 30th. That could change, of course, or China could ask for plot revisions. But the date is reserved.
There’s no such plan for Japan, which doesn’t seem surprising. Of all World War II movies, “Oppenheimer” would be the most upsetting for the Japanese people. It’s hard to imagine them welcoming a film that shows not only two of their biggest cities being obliterated, but generations of radiation causing cancer and other illnesses.
No Japanese people are seen in “Oppenheimer” and why would they? All the points of view are the Americans. And the actual bombings are handled without showing the destruction in Japan. But still,
“Oppenheimer” if it’s ever allowed in Japan may just come in through streaming or DVDs.
