Critics claim that Oppenheimer is a “film made to validate that atomic bomb was used to save American lives” and that it will be released in Japan

The Oscar-winning movie “Oppenheimer,” directed by Christopher Nolan, will soon be released in Japan.
More than eight months after its international premiere in 2023, the film—which stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt among its ensemble cast—is scheduled to open in Japanese cinemas on March 29, 2024.

The creators have released a new poster ahead of its debut that cleverly places Cillian Murphy in front of the bomb tower.

The protagonist was seen in the aftermath of an exploding atom bomb in the original posters; thus, it seems like this change was made on purpose to avoid criticism.
A preview screening and panel discussion were conducted in Hiroshima, one of the two cities attacked by atomic bombs during World War II, in advance of the film’s premiere. Takashi Hiraoka, a former mayor of Hiroshima, voiced his displeasure with the movie and criticised its depiction for seeming to justify the use of bombs.
At the ceremony, Hiraoka was cited as stating, “The film was made in a way to validate the conclusion that the atomic bomb was used to save the lives of Americans.” He was mayor of Hiroshima from 1991 until 1999.
Tatsuya Mori, a well-known independent documentary filmmaker who is 67 years old, was one of the panellists who discussed his comprehension of Nolan’s choice to exclude clear visuals of the ravaged cities. Rather, the movie concentrates on the consequences of Oppenheimer’s actions in a pivotal scene that states, “The movie tackles the terrible and brutal nature of nuclear war in an oblique manner, without displaying any footage. This may be less striking for viewers, but when it touches their emotions, the effect is profound.” It goes beyond just playing clips of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
One hundred and fifty high school and college students also attended the event. Third-year student Yuta Sakata gave his impressions of the movie during the screening, noting that although there were clearly no pictures of the destroyed cities, he still wished for viewers to “do their own research to find out what unfolded in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.”
‘Oppenheimer’, meanwhile, has reached the $963 million global box office barrier. The film is currently the 59th highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing both “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” and “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End.”
Additionally, it is the highest-earning movie to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Seven Oscars were won by the film, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Actor, and Best Director.