Fans in Japan have expressed backlash against the viral mashup of the "Barbie" movie and "Oppenheimer" due to its insensitivity towards the atomic bombings in the country. The film's official U.S. account received criticism for its cheerful responses to memes depicting the beloved childhood icon with mushroom clouds. Warner Bros. has since apologized for the social media engagement, and the Japanese distributor has called the fan-based movement "extremely regrettable." The two films were released simultaneously in the U.S., generating significant revenue, but the release of "Barbie" in Japan is scheduled shortly after the anniversaries of the bombings.

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