Christopher Nolan received almost $100 million for his movie 'Oppenheimer'!

Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" not only earned him numerous Oscars, including Best Director and Producer, but also a substantial payday nearing $100 million. This impressive amount was likely attributed to his percentage of the movie's box office earnings.

Despite having a budget of $100 million, "Oppenheimer" grossed a staggering $958 million worldwide after its July release, making it the highest-grossing Best Picture winner since 2004.

Nolan's agreement for "Oppenheimer" included a significant share of the film's box office revenue, a common arrangement for esteemed directors with a proven record of success. As the movie's profits surged, so did Nolan's earnings from the project.

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