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With everyone buzzing like bees about Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’sFolie à Deuxafter the success ofJokerin 2019, expectations are sky-high. Projection predicting it’ll be the next big thing, maybe even outshining its predecessor. However, there’s one flick it won’t be toppling this year, and that’s Ryan Reynold and Hugh Jackman’sDeadpool & Wolverine.
Even though it’s expected to rake in some serious cash on opening weekend, it’s still lagging behind the explosive numbers of our favorite Merc with a Mouth and the iconic mutant. So, whileJoker:Folie à Deuxmight dazzle, it’s not quite ready to dethroneDeadpool & Wolverine’s box office bash.
CanJoker: Folie à DeuxCreate a Tsunami LikeDeadpool & WolverineDid?
After a world premiere at the Venice Film Festival and a flood ofmixedreviews,Joker: Folie à Deux, starringLady Gaga, this time with Joaquin Phoenix, is stirring up quite a bit of buzz.
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Despite the first film’s own patchy critical reception, with a 69% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it went on to become a cultural phenomenon. It debuted with a solid $96.2 million domestically, eventually raking in a total of $335.4 million and snagging a slew of Academy Award nominations, including a Best Picture nod and a Best Actor win forJoaquin Phoenix, making him yet another Joker actor to receive this honor.
Now, expectations are ramped up forFolie à Deux, with excitement soaring thanks to the first film’s success. Projections suggest that the sequel could outshine its predecessor right from the start as perBoxoffice Pro, with opening weekend numbers forecasted to range between $115 million and $145 million.
So, while critics might be divided, the anticipation among the masses is sky-high, and all eyes are on whether this sequel can match or exceed the box office and awards frenzy ofJoker.
HowDeadpool & WolverineRedefined Box Office Dominance!
Deadpool & Wolverinehad fans on the edge of their seats, and when they finally hit the screens, they didn’t just show up, they brought the house down. The film’s staggering numbers have put every other blockbuster in its shadow. This is the highest R-rated opening of all time, both worldwide and domestically. With a jaw-dropping $444.1 million globally and $211 million in the U.S., the duo has set the bar pretty high.
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Not only did it score the biggest global opening sinceAvatar: The Way of Water, but it also shattered records left and right. As perForbes,Ryan Reynoldsnow has the biggest domestic opening ever, surpassing his ownDeadpoolwith a whopping $132.4 million.
Hugh Jackman’s previous record with 2006’sX-Men: The Last Standof $102.7 million has been left in the dust. Even filmmaker Shawn Levy’s former best was obliterated, asDeadpool & Wolverineoutperformed his 2009 hits fromNight at the Museumsaga.
Oh, and let’s not forget it also snagged the highest July opening weekend ever at the domestic box office, topping the $191.8 million mark set byThe Lion King.With records like these, it’s clear that Deadpool and Wolverine have just not just made a splash, they’ve created a tsunami!
Joker: Folie à Deuxis set to release on August 12, 2025.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
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