Renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan has put his bitter feud with Warner Bros. behind him, expressing openness to working with the studio again. In a recent Variety cover story, the director of the highly anticipated film "Oppenheimer" revealed that his dispute with Warner Bros. is now "water under the bridge."

Nolan's fallout with the studio occurred in 2021 when Warner Bros. announced its decision to shift its entire film slate that year to a day-and-date hybrid release model, including simultaneous streaming on HBO Max. At the time, Nolan criticized the move, stating, "Some of our industry's biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service."

Despite not having an ongoing production deal with Warner Bros., Nolan had a longstanding relationship with the studio that spanned nearly two decades, encompassing successful projects such as "Insomnia" and "The Dark Knight" trilogy.

Nolan's last collaboration with Warner Bros., the mind-bending thriller "Tenet," faced multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic before finally hitting theaters in August 2020. The film encountered challenges in recouping its budget amidst the uncertain theatrical landscape.

Now, with changes in the studio's leadership, including the departure of then-CEO Jason Kilar and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav taking the helm, Nolan is willing to consider future collaborations. Warner Bros. co-film chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, who oversee the studio's film division, have expressed their hope to bring Nolan back into the fold.

In regards to potentially working with Warner Bros. again, Nolan stated, "Oh yeah, absolutely. Pam and Mike and Zaslav, they're trying to do some great things with that studio, which is encouraging to see." This positive shift in Nolan's disposition suggests a willingness to put the past behind and focus on new creative possibilities.

Coincidentally, Nolan's "Oppenheimer" was released on the same day as Warner Bros.' "Barbie." Despite the simultaneous release, Nolan acknowledged that such double-feature campaigns are beneficial to theaters. He reflected on the competitive nature of the summer box office, noting how it was a common occurrence to have multiple major films opening on the same weekend, creating both stress for filmmakers and opportunities for theaters.

Nolan also touched on the evolving preferences of audiences, emphasizing their desire for fresh and original storytelling. He remarked, "It's clear from the box office that audiences are looking for things they haven't seen before. We've been through a period where it was wonderfully reassuring for studio executives to feel that their franchise properties could go on forever and be predictably successful. But you can't deny filmgoers' desire for novelty."

As Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. mend their relationship, the possibility of future collaborations sparks excitement among both industry professionals and movie enthusiasts alike. The renowned filmmaker's return to the studio that was once his home may lead to more captivating and innovative cinematic experiences in the years to come.