‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Breaks Another Record For Doing Poorly At The Box Office

Buy Me A Coffee

Well, it looks like Joker: Folie à Deux has done the impossible—it’s made history, but not the kind you’d brag about at family dinners.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix as everyone’s favorite chaotic mime and Lady Gaga as his psychotically charming partner-in-crime, Harley Quinn, the film crashed into theaters earlier this month and landed with all the grace of a banana peel on black ice. The reviews? Oh, honey… historically bad. Even comic book movie fans, who have sat through everything from Morbius to five different Batmen, were like, “Yeah, I’ll pass.”

The Box Office: Or as Joker Calls it, “A Big Joke”
Opening weekend raked in a “whopping” $40 million domestically—if by “whopping,” you mean “yikes.” Globally, it scrounged up $121.1 million. Not bad… if you’re making an indie film about artisanal goat cheese. But for a blockbuster? This is the cinematic equivalent of getting socks for Christmas.

See also  Joaquin Phoenix Had One Request Of Lady Gaga When Filming 'Joker: Folie A Deux'

Now, here’s the kicker: To even break even, this film needs to make $450 million. I mean, $450 million?! The only way it’s hitting that number is if Harley herself starts selling lemonade outside the theater. And after the second week’s numbers, it’s looking grim.

Week Two: Freefall, Baby
The second weekend was so bad it might have given the studio executives actual Joker smiles. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie suffered an 81% drop at the domestic box office, pulling in just $7 million. Seven. Million. Dollars. You’d think the studio would’ve hidden the receipts under a fake name to avoid the embarrassment.

See also  Jennifer Lopez Spins a Web of Movie Magic in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’—Coming Fall 2025!

For some perspective, The Marvels had previously held the record for worst second-week drop with a 78% plunge. But now Joker: Folie à Deux said, “Hold my clown wig,” and dove face-first into that dubious honor.

Worldwide Earnings: Still Flopping Globally
The sequel added $22.7 million more to its sad little piggy bank in international markets, bringing the total earnings to $165.3 million. At this rate, the only way they’re hitting their $450 million goal is if they start counting Monopoly money.

See also  Lupita Nyong'o And Kit Connor Premiere Their New Animated Movie 'The Wild Robot' At TIFF

Final Thoughts: The Joke’s on Us
So, what’s next for Joker: Folie à Deux? A GoFundMe page? Maybe Gaga will serenade audiences personally at every screening to boost ticket sales. Either way, it’s safe to say this film is becoming a cautionary tale in Hollywood faster than Joaquin can lose weight for the role.

In the immortal words of the Joker himself, “You get what you f***ing deserve!” Apparently, what this movie deserved was a seat at the table of box office disasters. 🎭

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Breaks Another Record For Doing Poorly At The Box Office

Comments area

Sidebar

Must Read

Jennifer Love Hewitt Went “Through A Lot in 2023”

Jennifer Love Hewitt is spilling the beans on her...

Ashley Benson Celebrates Her First Mother’s Day With Never-Seen-Before Photos

Ashley Benson has entered the wild world of motherhood,...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reveals The Worst Thing Her Mother Did To Her

Prepare to be entertained by the wild and wacky...

Stream Jordin Sparks’ New Album ‘No Restrictions’ Here

After nine long years of wandering the musical desert,...

Cher Is Releasing New Music With Boyfriend Alexander AE Edwards

Cher is back in the studio, and things are...

You Might Also Like

Watch BTS’ Film ‘Yet to Come’

BTS is back in town, well, virtually at least!...

Simone Ashley Talks About Her Return To ‘Bridgerton’ With Jonathan Bailey

Simone Ashley recently spilled the tea about the future...

Kanye West Throws Wife Bianca Censori an Intimate Birthday Party

Hold onto your party hats, because Kanye West is...

50 Cent Accused Of Rape By Ex Daphne Joy

Oh boy, hold onto your hats! Here’s a wild...

Amy Adams Joins Cape Fear—Because Regular Fear Wasn’t Enough!

Amy Adams is stepping into some seriously stormy waters!...