As noted by Variety, all this drama reportedly stems from how very genuinely mad Nolan got at Warner, which had previously produced every one of his films since Insomnia, over their treatment of his 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet.

In 2020, the release of Christopher Nolan’s $200 million “Tenet” was in jeopardy, facing an indefinite delay as the COVID pandemic raged, leaving theaters shuttered. Over that summer, the director, a champion of the big-screen experience,

Christopher Nolan is staying put at Universal, with the filmmaker setting his next film at his Oppenheimer studio. His Oppenheimer supporting player Matt Damon is also in talks to star in the feature, which has a release date of July 17, 2026, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

New details have emerged about The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan’s next movie. Earlier this month, it was reported that Nolan and Universal Pictures were collaborating on a new project that will star Matt Damon.

Christopher Nolan left Warner Bros. due to prior issues and chose Universal for his film 'Oppenheimer', valuing creative control and marketing strategy over money. The decision paid off, with the R-rated film grossing approximately $976 million worldwide.

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