After opening to less than half the domestic total as its predecessor, it’s fair to say thatJoker: Folie à Deuxhas had a rough go of things at the box office. Unfortunately for Warner Bros., the bad news just keeps pouring in, as the numbers for Wednesday, October 9, show thatJoker 2lost toThe Wild Robot, the 98%Rotten Tomatoes-approved flick (from both critics and audiences), by just a few thousand. TheJokersequel grossed $1.280 million whileThe Wild Robotclosed out the day with $1.281 million.Joker 2’s drop from the day before also sits at a whopping 51% whileThe Wild Robotis only at 38%. Although the margin isn’t dreadfully large,Joker: Folie à Deuxhas been in theaters for less than a week, andThe Wild Robothas already completed its second weekend in theaters.
Despite needing well over $400 million at the worldwide box office to break even,Joker: Folie à Deuxcurrently sits at a measly total of $118 million. The firstJokergrossed more than $1 billion to become the highest-earning R-rated movie ever until that record was broken earlier this year byDeadpool & Wolverine, which is winding down its theatrical run with over $1.3 billion. The firstJokerwas produced for only $55 million, while the sequel cost Warner Bros. more than $200 million, which has shown to be a bad gamble. As numbers continue to dwindle more and more by the day,Joker: Folie à Deuxproves that perhaps directorTodd Phillipsshould have only booked one trip to Gotham, and not returned for a sequel.
Who Stars in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’?
Joker 2returnsJoaquin Phoenixto the role that won him his first Oscar and made headlines as the second person to win the Academy Award for playing Gotham’s Crown Prince of Crime, behindHeath Ledger, who took home the trophy posthumously for his work inThe Dark Knight. Additionally,Joker 2starsLady Gagaopposite Phoenix as Harley Quinn, withBrendan GleesonandCatherine Keeneralso joining the ensemble.Joker: Folie à Deuxalso brought backZazie Beetzas Sophie Dumond for a brief scene in the courtroom, and the film also starsSteve Cooganas a TV reporter who interviews Arthur during his stint at Arkham Asylum.
Joker: Folie à Deuxis now playing in theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for futurebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.
Joker: Folie a Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux explores Arthur Fleck’s ongoing struggle with his dual identity as he unexpectedly discovers love and unleashes his hidden musical talent. Set against a backdrop of societal unrest, Arthur’s journey intertwines personal transformation with chaotic encounters, leading to profound shifts in his life and the world around him.
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