Joker 2 Faces Backlash and Box Office Struggles

The sequel to the acclaimed Joker film disappoints fans and critics, leading to underwhelming box office performance.

Joker: Folie a Deux, the highly anticipated sequel, has not met the expectations set by its billion-dollar predecessor.
The film opened with a muted $40 million in the US, significantly lower than the first film's $96.2 million debut.
Critics and audiences have given the film poor reviews, with its Rotten Tomatoes score dropping to 33% upon release.
The sequel, which includes musical elements and Lady Gaga as a new character, has been criticized for alienating fans of the original.
Despite the negative reception, Joker: Folie a Deux remains the number one movie at the box office, though its long-term prospects remain uncertain.