Joker 2 Expected To Open Significantly Worse Than First Movie

As a die-hard fan of DC comics and the Joker, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming movie “Joker: Folie à Deux”. Having watched the original in the dimly lit, crowded theaters and being blown away by Joaquin Phoenix’s riveting performance, I can’t wait to see how this sequel unfolds.


Inquiry: What do forecasts predict about the performance of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the box office when it hits theaters next month? It seems set for a massive opening, as per early predictions, but it may not be able to keep up with the breakneck speed of the 2019 original film’s record-breaking success.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming movie is projected to make over $70 million in North America during its opening weekend in early October. However, this figure would fall significantly short of the $96.2 million earned domestically by 2019’s Joker during its debut weekend. It’s important to note that these early predictions are not definitive and actual earnings might differ. As we get closer to the movie’s release on October 4, these estimates may be adjusted.

The Joker film achieved an unprecedented degree of success, surpassing what many people could have predicted. With a production cost of around $60 million, this movie raked in over $1 billion globally, placing it among the highest-grossing films ever made in cinematic history.

It’s believed that the follow-up was produced with a much bigger financial backing, but director Todd Phillips dismissed claims suggesting a budget of $220 million as unrealistic or excessive.

In this upcoming movie titled “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Joaquin Phoenix will once again take on the role of Joker, which earned him an Oscar in the previous film. Joining the cast is Lady Gaga, who’ll be playing Harley, while Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Steve Coogan are also part of the ensemble. Zazie Beetz will reappear as her character from the first movie.

Earlier this month, the movie made its debut at the Venice Film Festival, attracting a wide range of critiques similar to that of the 2019 film’s release.

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2024-09-12 22:09