Following a strong debut, "Joker: Folie à Deux" sees an 80% drop, the largest for a comic-book movie, as indie films claim higher positions, reflecting changing audience preferences at the box office.
"Joker" Sequel Sees Dramatic Decline, Overtaken by Indie Films
"Joker" Sequel Sees Dramatic Decline, Overtaken by Indie Films
"Joker: Folie à Deux" experiences steep decline as it's overtaken by indie horror "Terrifier 3" and animated "The Wild Robot," spotlighting audience shifts in the box office.
"Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel that sparked heated discussions among film critics, has experienced an unprecedented 80% drop at the North American box office, plummeting from a $40 million debut to just $7.1 million in its second weekend. This represents a record decline for comic-book films, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Indie horror sensation "Terrifier 3" claimed the top spot over the weekend, grossing an estimated $18.2 million, while the animated family film "The Wild Robot" held strong in second place with $13.4 million, both surpassing the "Joker" sequel. Another notable shift included "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," which secured fourth place with $7 million.
Critics have had mixed reactions to the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-led "Joker" sequel, labelling it as both "bleak and daring" and "depressingly dull and plodding." The box office's top five also featured the comedic and dramatic "Piece by Piece," an animated Lego film with a voice cast that includes Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and others.
In another cinematic development, "The Apprentice," a controversial Donald Trump biopic that faced legal criticism from Trump himself, debuted in tenth place with $1.6 million. Despite previously premiering at the Cannes Film Festival to mostly positive reviews, its box office performance lagged. As it prepares for its UK premiere at the London Film Festival, the film continues to draw attention and debate, while starting with a disclaimer highlighting that many depicted events are fictionalized. Trump's outspoken dissatisfaction with the film remains a point of contention, deeming it as politically motivated.
Critics have had mixed reactions to the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga-led "Joker" sequel, labelling it as both "bleak and daring" and "depressingly dull and plodding." The box office's top five also featured the comedic and dramatic "Piece by Piece," an animated Lego film with a voice cast that includes Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and others.
In another cinematic development, "The Apprentice," a controversial Donald Trump biopic that faced legal criticism from Trump himself, debuted in tenth place with $1.6 million. Despite previously premiering at the Cannes Film Festival to mostly positive reviews, its box office performance lagged. As it prepares for its UK premiere at the London Film Festival, the film continues to draw attention and debate, while starting with a disclaimer highlighting that many depicted events are fictionalized. Trump's outspoken dissatisfaction with the film remains a point of contention, deeming it as politically motivated.
