Why China Isn’t Feeling the ‘Barbenheimer’ Vibe

Heard on the Street: “Barbie” has been a flop in China and “Oppenheimer” has yet to be released, a signal that Hollywood’s golden days in the country could be a long time in returning

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‘Barbie’ is a flop in China and ‘Oppenheimer’ has yet to be released. That could be a sign of things to come.Movie fans flocked to theaters for the release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” with some seeing the films back-to-back. Hollywood is hoping the summer blockbuster odd couple can give a boost to the box office. Photo: Siemond Chan/The Wall Street Journal

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