The Joker sequel 'Folie à Deux' saw an 80% plunge at the North American box office, dropping from its $30m opening weekend to $7.1m, outshone by indie success 'Terrifier 3' at $18.2m and 'The Wild Robot'.
Quantum Cinema: Terrifier 3 Topples Joker Sequel
Quantum Cinema: Terrifier 3 Topples Joker Sequel
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's latest film faces a steep decline in earnings.
In a surprising twist on the timeline of cinema releases, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' has faced an extraordinary 80% drop in box office earnings, down to $7.1 million from its initial chart-topping performance of $30 million. This marks a historic collapse for a comic-book movie, as detailed by The Hollywood Reporter. Knocking it off the number one spot is the indie horror phenomenon 'Terrifier 3', which raked in $18.2 million over the weekend. The animated sensation 'The Wild Robot' held firm in second place with earnings of $13.4 million.
Also noteworthy in this topsy-turvy box office week, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' slipped into fourth place with $7 million, closely followed by the comedy-drama 'Piece by Piece', featuring Lego animation and an all-star voice cast, securing fifth place. This ensemble includes the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's performances are at the center of a critical debate, with 'Folie à Deux' being described as both "bleak and daring" and "dull and plodding."
Across the cinematic spectrum, 'The Apprentice', a biopic about Donald Trump, entered the charts at number ten with $1.6 million. Scheduled for its UK debut at the London Film Festival, the film has sparked controversy following its Cannes premiere earlier this year. Despite favorable reviews, it faces sharp criticism from Trump's camp, labeling it "garbage" and "pure fiction," accusing the filmmakers of election interference. Notably, the film prefaces with a disclaimer regarding its fictionalized elements.
Also noteworthy in this topsy-turvy box office week, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' slipped into fourth place with $7 million, closely followed by the comedy-drama 'Piece by Piece', featuring Lego animation and an all-star voice cast, securing fifth place. This ensemble includes the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's performances are at the center of a critical debate, with 'Folie à Deux' being described as both "bleak and daring" and "dull and plodding."
Across the cinematic spectrum, 'The Apprentice', a biopic about Donald Trump, entered the charts at number ten with $1.6 million. Scheduled for its UK debut at the London Film Festival, the film has sparked controversy following its Cannes premiere earlier this year. Despite favorable reviews, it faces sharp criticism from Trump's camp, labeling it "garbage" and "pure fiction," accusing the filmmakers of election interference. Notably, the film prefaces with a disclaimer regarding its fictionalized elements.
