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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker 2 Is A Streaming Hit On Max After Bombing At The Box Office
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)
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