The Barbie Movie account replied to the viral post, saying, "It's going to be a summer to remember" with an emoji of a face blowing a kiss. The film's official account said, "This Ken is a stylist," referring to the name of Barbie's boyfriend. Warner Bros Japan also said they are taking the situation seriously and called on the U.S. head office to "properly deal with it." "Barbie" is slated for release in Japan on Aug 11, while there is no information about whether "Oppenheimer" will hit theaters in the country. Many U.S. polls have indicated that some in the country believe the nuclear attacks on Japan were necessary to end the war.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2023 00:59 UTC