Joker: Folie à Deux Tanks at the Box Office, Earning Lowest CinemaScore for a Comic Book Movie

Joker: Folie à Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit ‘Joker,’ has been met with overwhelmingly negative reviews and disappointing box office results. The film has received a D CinemaScore, making it the lowest-rated comic book movie in history. Its poor performance comes as a shock, given the success of the original film. The sequel’s failure to live up to expectations underscores the challenges of following up a critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.

Joker 2 Starts Off Slow at Indian Box Office Despite Gandhi Jayanti Holiday

Despite releasing on a public holiday in India, ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ failed to generate significant box office numbers on its opening day. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, collected ₹5 crore net, a modest start for a Hollywood blockbuster. While the film saw higher occupancy in select formats like IMAX, it still struggled to attract large audiences in India. The film’s performance in the US and other international markets remains to be seen.

Joker: Folie à Deux – A Musical Extravaganza That Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark

Todd Phillips returns to the Venice Film Festival with “Joker: Folie à Deux”, a musical sequel to the Oscar-winning “Joker”. While the film features captivating performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and boasts exhilarating musical sequences, it ultimately falls short of its predecessor’s impact due to a rushed narrative, uneven character development, and a lack of closure.

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