‘Joker 2’ Earns $20 Million Opening Day

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is off to a shaky performance at the domestic box office after earning $20 million from 4,102 locations across Friday and preview screenings. Rivals estimate that Warner Bros.’ sequel to the 2019 DC Comic book film “Joker” will open south of $50 million.

Heading into the weekend, “Joker 2” was expected to make $50 million to $65 million in its box office debut.

“Joker” made an astounding $1.07 billion at the global box office from a tiny $65 million budget; “Folie a Deux,” on the other hand, carries a $200 million price tag and hasn’t received as many positive reviews as its predecessor.

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