DisneyWarrior27
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It’ll still pass Barbie domestically before it hits Disney+, especially since by the end of this weekend, it’ll still be ahead of Barbie by close to $1M.
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Disney (and others) at the Box Office - Current State of Affairs
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Disney Irish
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Just curious why does it matter if Deadpool surpasses Barbie or not?
Animaniac93-98
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Current weeked estimate for Joker 2 is $39 million
I was a bit worried about seeing Joker… after hearing the reactions to the film…. I did not know what else to see this weekend… as I had seen everything else and I am not interested in Megalopolis… I was actually thinking too bad Saturday Night is opening next weekend… as that is one of the rare weekends we do not have time for a movie and that is one of my most anticipated movies for the rest of the year… but we went to see Joker….
My Wife and I actually disagreed with many of the critics… it was not one of the best movies of the year or anything and it does not hold a candle to the first one… but we both liked it…. I can see how some fans of the character or the original movie are upset… but I am someone who looks at each film as it’s own piece of art… nor do I care about comics lore…. I just want good movies…. And this film is not as awful as some are making it seem… plus I will always applaud filmmakers who make bold moves… even if those moves don’t fully land
My Wife and I actually disagreed with many of the critics… it was not one of the best movies of the year or anything and it does not hold a candle to the first one… but we both liked it…. I can see how some fans of the character or the original movie are upset… but I am someone who looks at each film as it’s own piece of art… nor do I care about comics lore…. I just want good movies…. And this film is not as awful as some are making it seem… plus I will always applaud filmmakers who make bold moves… even if those moves don’t fully land
Disney Irish
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Its not bad on its own as a standalone, but when compared to the first one (or even to the rest of DC catalog) its just not good.
Some of the musical numbers were actual good, but just not for this content and these characters. If they had removed all the DC from it and had it as its own thing this would have been a good movie as its sort of a compelling story. But its just sad to see what they decided to do with this cut of the movie. My only hope is there was actually a good movie in the original cut and we get to see it one day.
That is how I view movies..,. I tend to not compare it to anything else.,.. it’s why I don’t understand those who complain about Star Wars or Marvel shows that don’t end up how they imagine… those people are not the creator…. They probably should have left Joker as its own stand alone movie… but there is no way the Studio would let that stand in this day and age… after a billion dollars and awards…. With or without Todd Phillips the studio would of found a way to do a sequel
Ghost93
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I had mixed feelings about the Joker sequel, but I don't think it's a crime against cinema. I think what angers people is that it goes out of its way to be anti-fan service and deliberately provokes the first movie's die-hard fans. The ending will be maddening for those wanting a proper Joker vs Batman showdown at some point.
I like musicals usually, but 80% of the musical sequences in the Joker sequel were completely superfluous and stopped the movie dead in its tracks. Lady Gaga was good, but her version of Harley was only a supporting role. The marketing made her seem like a co-lead.
I like musicals usually, but 80% of the musical sequences in the Joker sequel were completely superfluous and stopped the movie dead in its tracks. Lady Gaga was good, but her version of Harley was only a supporting role. The marketing made her seem like a co-lead.
Hawkeye_2018
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can we blame toxic males for the Joker 2 bomb just like with the Marvels?
DisneyWarrior27
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Yeah. Joker kisses... A GIRL!! Ew!!
And he sings!!! You can't be an edgelord and sing in a musical, brah.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Only for those that wanted a Arthur Fleck vs Batman showdown, which I can't imagine would be very many. The rest, and this is all I'll say as to limit spoilers, I think will be happy how the scene played out as an homage.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Well the weekend numbers are finalized, and its worse than projected at $37.6M for Joker 2.
Romulus is all but out of theaters, and DP&W is still $2.34M away from beating Barbie, which is important for some.
Romulus is all but out of theaters, and DP&W is still $2.34M away from beating Barbie, which is important for some.
DisneyWarrior27
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BREAKING….
Officially confirmed, as I suspected, Disney’s live-action adaptation of #LiloAndStitch arrives only in theaters May 23, 2025: .
And also official, #FreakierFriday hits theaters August 8, 2025, 22 years after #FreakyFriday 1: .
Officially confirmed, as I suspected, Disney’s live-action adaptation of #LiloAndStitch arrives only in theaters May 23, 2025: .
And also official, #FreakierFriday hits theaters August 8, 2025, 22 years after #FreakyFriday 1: .
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Joker 2 has fallen off a cliff but still holds onto its screens this weekend. Other than a new horror movie not much new is happening.
DP&W will now dip under 1000 theaters for this weekend, so its coming to its end of its run. Unless some miracle happens this weekend its looking like it may not beat Barbie, sorry to those that were hoping that would happen.
Here are the Thursday previews -
DP&W will now dip under 1000 theaters for this weekend, so its coming to its end of its run. Unless some miracle happens this weekend its looking like it may not beat Barbie, sorry to those that were hoping that would happen.
Here are the Thursday previews -
DisneyWarrior27
Active Member
Nah. It’ll still beat Barbie domestically. It has $1.75M left to go. It’ll get there. Besides, it only is short of 1K theaters by 10, it’ll get there.
Disney Irish
Premium Member
I'm not sure why this is so important to you, care to explain? But its only making $81 per theater at this point. At 990 theaters it would have to go another 22 days to make that $1.75M. And that would be if it kept all 990 theaters and kept making a minimum of $81 per theater daily, which it won't. It'll lose more theaters in another week or two.
The economics just don't add up here. But hey maybe it happen, I just wouldn't bet on it.
DisneyWarrior27
Active Member
I mean Columbus Day Weekend can give it a boost since it’s a 4-day holiday where people have off so I still think it gets there
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Its not as big of a holiday as you think. In addition the movie has already been out for almost 3 months, you're not going to get a sudden influx of people scrambling to see it just because its a "holiday" weekend, especially with limited screens. All my local theaters for example only has one or two showings a day now.
But again why does it matter if it beats Barbie or not. Both movies did really well. It'll be on the top 20 list for a long time. So there is nothing wrong if it doesn't beat Barbie.