Paul Schrader criticizes Joker sequel as box office struggles continue

Paul Schrader, a Hollywood writer-director, criticized "Joker: Folie a Deux," saying he couldn't watch more than 20 minutes. He described it as a "really bad musical" and expressed dislike for the lead actors, Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The sequel to the 2019 "Joker" has received negative reviews and is projected to lose between $150 million and $200 million at the box office. It opened to disappointing numbers, earning only $7.1 million in its second weekend after an 81% drop. In contrast, the low-budget horror film "Terrifier 3" topped the weekend box office with $18.3 million. Its success highlights the struggles of major studio releases like "Joker: Folie a Deux."