After nearly a week in theaters, it’s clear that Joker: Folie à Deux is not resonating with audiences as its 2019 predecessor did. Critics and viewers alike have expressed disappointment in Todd Phillips' latest installment.
In the U.S., CinemaScore, a market research firm, has delivered troubling news: the film received a grade of “D,” marking the lowest score ever for a superhero film. This unprecedented rating indicates that audiences found the sequel far less appealing than expected.
For context, previous films like Madame Web and Morbius scored a C+ from audiences, despite negative social media sentiment. The dismal reception of Joker 2 raises questions about its future at the box office, where it has earned $119 million globally, with only $42.1 million from U.S. theaters.
The stark contrast between the original film, which grossed over a billion dollars, and this sequel’s performance has sparked discussions in Hollywood about what went wrong. As the industry analyzes the situation, fans are left wondering how the much-anticipated follow-up could falter so dramatically.