Terrifier 3 Triumphs as Joker Sequel Flounders

'Joker: Folie à Deux,' a sequel to the 2019 'Joker,' is facing projected financial losses between $125 million and $200 million, having grossed only $51.5 million domestically and $165 million internationally against its $300 million production and marketing budget. The film, a musical courtroom drama, received a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 'D' CinemaScore, a stark contrast to its predecessor's $1 billion global gross. 'Terrifier 3,' a low-budget horror film, unexpectedly topped the US box office with $18.3 million in its opening weekend, outpacing 'Joker 2'. Warner Bros. disputes the financial loss estimates, attributing them to rumors, but acknowledges the film's underperformance and plans to release it on streaming platforms sooner than expected.