As Joker: Folie à Deux approaches its release date, box office analysts go into a frenzy making predictions for the highly anticipated sequel. Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the movie will hit theaters on October 4, 2024.
Joker 2 Box Office Predictions:
Early estimates had Joker: Folie à Deux making as high as $120 million to $150 million23 in its North American opening weekend. With strong performances from Phoenix and Gaga, combined with the film’s very peculiar musical approach, the movie has much pre-release buzz that will help drive high expectations.
Positive Reasons:
- Star Power: Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role of Arthur Fleck, a role that won him an Academy Award for Best Actor. It also stars pop sensation Lady Gaga, who joins as Harley Quinn and brings her considerable fanbase along with her musical talents.
- Unique Approach: Unlike the first, this second installment is actually a musical, with a great amount of dialogue sung by the characters. This novelty has piqued the curiosity of both viewers and critics alike.
- Positive Reception: The first teaser trailer for the film set a record for Warner Bros. with the most-viewed trailer in its first 24 hours since “Barbie”.
Long-term projections:
considering the fact that the first “Joker” movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide, a lot of people would expect Joker: Folie à Deux to similarly follow the route to the big brother’s steps into the billion-dollar club. The film’s dark humor mashed with serious drama and musical flair is expected to attract a wide variety of audiences and may very well prove to be one of the most successful films of the year.