Joker: Delirium for Two debuts to a lower-than-expected box office

“Joker: Delirium for Two” had a disappointing box office performance in its debut, grossing only R$192.3 million (US$37.8 million) in the United States in its first weekend, which fell short of expectations. .

The sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was initially expected to gross up to R$364 million ($70 million), but estimates were revised from R$255 million to R$306 million (from R$50 million to $60 million). of dollars) in the previous weeks. at launch.

With a production cost of R$1 billion ($200 million), the film also received a “D” grade on CinemaScore, suggesting negative reception and making it difficult for it to remain in theaters.

On the international scene, the film performed better, grossing R$400.7 million ($77 million) in 76 markets, for a total of R$593 million ($114.8 million) globally. However, this figure is only a fraction of the resounding success of the original film, which grossed R$1.5 billion ($1.078 billion) over the course of its run.

High fees and change of tone compared to the first Joker

Analysts, such as Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations, point out that the new direction may have alienated audiences, commenting that “the musical element was in the wrong direction.”

He points out that what made the first film a success was its ability to explore dark themes and questions whether the sequel actually met viewers’ expectations, suggesting that the change may not have been the best choice.

“Joker: Delirium for Two” is currently in theaters.

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