$40 million might constitute a substantial payday for many films, but its no laughing matter for Joker: Folie Deux. Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gagas cinematic collaboration was originally predicted to make well over $100 million domestically over its opening weekend at the box office. However, after a flurry of poor reviews from the critics, fans began to worry that the long-awaited sequel might not recapture the magic of the first film. And now that Phillips confounding creative choices have been revealed, Folly Deux is left with only $40 million to show for its domestic debut (per The Numbers).
Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinns romance takes some bizarre twists which gravely affects the films financials. Read More