In a surprising turn of events, “Joker: Folie A Deux” has seen a significant decline in its global box office performance during its second weekend. Following a lackluster debut, the film, produced by Warner Bros and directed by Todd Phillips, managed to rake in an estimated $22.7 million from 77 international markets, marking a staggering 70.5 percent drop from its previous weekend. As of now, the film’s international earnings stand at $113.7 million, contributing to a worldwide total of approximately $165.3 million.
Notably, Japan emerged as a new market for the film, where it secured the top spot among U.S. releases, generating $2.4 million. The leading countries in terms of overseas earnings for “Joker 2” are the UK at $11.8 million, Germany at $7.9 million, Italy at $7.6 million, Mexico at $7.4 million, and France at $7.1 million. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated release in China is still forthcoming, though expectations remain tempered.
In contrast, Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “The Wild Robot” continues to thrive, showing impressive resilience with a weekend intake of $24.1 million, a mere 23 percent drop from prior holdovers. This brings its international total to $64.7 million and a global haul of $148.5 million. The film has achieved strong openings across various markets, including a dominant debut in France with $3 million and a robust performance in Spain, topping the box office with $2.3 million.
On another front, Marvel/Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” has made waves by entering the top 20 all-time global box office chart, amassing an impressive $1,334.5 million worldwide. This remarkable feat pushes it ahead of films such as “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi,” and it is closing in on surpassing “Barbie” domestically.
Amidst this backdrop, the weekend’s box office highlighted varied performances. For instance, Paramount/Hasbro’s “Transformers One” added nine new markets, earning $2.4 million in the UK, while China’s box office remains anchored by Chen Kaige’s “The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death,” which has taken in about $140 million.
Overall, this weekend’s box office landscape reflects the ups and downs of recent major releases, showcasing the shifting dynamics in audience preferences and drawing attention to both the successes and challenges within the film industry.