Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)December 18, 2024 • 4:21 PM
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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker sequel smashes streaming records after disappointing box office, proving the last laugh is the sweetest.
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Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to 2019's Joker, had a lackluster theater run but is now the most-watched Max original film, racking up over 20 million views in its first week.
Insiders say the film's streaming success has Warner Bros. brass rethinking their approach to theatrical releases, with more focus on building buzz for potential small-screen hits.
call sheet
Joaquin Phoenix, Warner Bros., Joker: Folie à Deux
Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)December 18, 2024 • 4:21 PM
Image from SlashFilm
scrn logline
Joaquin Phoenix's Joker sequel smashes streaming records after disappointing box office, proving the last laugh is the sweetest.
beat sheet
Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to 2019's Joker, had a lackluster theater run but is now the most-watched Max original film, racking up over 20 million views in its first week.
Insiders say the film's streaming success has Warner Bros. brass rethinking their approach to theatrical releases, with more focus on building buzz for potential small-screen hits.
call sheet
Joaquin Phoenix, Warner Bros., Joker: Folie à Deux