“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 project 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. Although “Folie à Deux” is on track to secure the top spot on domestic charts, the film’s opening weekend will fall significantly behind the first “Joker,” which earned $96.2 million.
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