"Joker: Folie à Deux" opens to $37 million, falling short of expectations

"Joker: Folie à Deux" debuted with $37 million at the domestic box office, falling short of earlier estimates of $40 million. This opening is significantly lower than the original "Joker," which earned $39 million on its first day in 2019. Initial projections for the sequel were around $70 million but were revised down to $50 million to $60 million. The film received poor reviews, including a rare "D" grade on CinemaScore, impacting its potential for long-term success. Internationally, "Folie à Deux" performed better, earning about $80 million from 76 markets. However, it still needs to achieve much higher numbers to match the original's global success of over $1 billion.