Christopher Nolan won his first Oscar for the film "Oppenheimer" on Sunday. The director pocketed an additional cash bonus that brought his earnings from the film to a huge figure.
The film has so far grossed $958 million at the worldwide box office. In view of the fresh win, it is expected to be released again this weekend across the United States, under the promotion "winner of seven Oscars" This milestone will net Nolan another handsome bonus. All this before taking into account that the director's wife, Emma Thomas, also produced the film with him and also earns very handsomely.