A record-breaking collapse hit Joker: Folie à Deux at the box office, dropping from an impressive $40m debut to just $7.1m in its second weekend.
Joker Sequel Plummets as Indie Horror Dominates Box Office
Joker Sequel Plummets as Indie Horror Dominates Box Office
In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated Joker sequel experienced a dramatic 80% drop at the box office, overshadowed by an indie horror film.
The Joker sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has shocked the box office world with a dramatic collapse from its initial chart-topping debut of $40m to a mere $7.1m, marking a significant 80% drop, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. This monumental drop is a record for comic-book films, and it was overshadowed by indie horror sensation Terrifier 3, which captured the top spot with $18.2m. Meanwhile, the animated feature The Wild Robot held steady in second place with $13.4m, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice slipped to fourth with just $7m.
Critics have been split on their reception of Joker: Folie à Deux, describing it as both "bleak and daring" and "depressingly dull and plodding". The comedy-drama Piece by Piece, using innovative Lego animation and featuring a star-studded voice cast, completed the top five. Meanwhile, Donald Trump-centric film The Apprentice managed a modest opening at number ten with $1.6m amid controversy, including Trump's description of the film as "politically disgusting." The film has stirred reactions since its Cannes premiere, and it highlights a contentious portrayal of Trump's early life, starting with a disclaimer about its fictionalised elements.
Critics have been split on their reception of Joker: Folie à Deux, describing it as both "bleak and daring" and "depressingly dull and plodding". The comedy-drama Piece by Piece, using innovative Lego animation and featuring a star-studded voice cast, completed the top five. Meanwhile, Donald Trump-centric film The Apprentice managed a modest opening at number ten with $1.6m amid controversy, including Trump's description of the film as "politically disgusting." The film has stirred reactions since its Cannes premiere, and it highlights a contentious portrayal of Trump's early life, starting with a disclaimer about its fictionalised elements.
