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Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck in “Joker: Folie a Deux.” Warner Bros. Warner Bros. took a big swing with “Joker: Folie a Deux.” It’s turned into a big whiff. After the billion-dollar success of “Joker” in 2019 on a shoestring budget of just $55 million, the studio greenlit a sequel, offering director Todd Phillips a substantially larger budget of $200 million. As of Wednesday, the film has garnered just $53.8 million domestically, according to Comscore. It’s global haul stands at $166 million as of Sunday with updates expected over the weekend. Panned by critics and audiences, “Joker: Folie a Deux” is not expected to recoup much of its lofty production budget or the additional $100 million in estimated marketing and distribution costs by the end of its theatrical run. And it’s not the only blockbuster-budgeted film to disappoint at the box office this year. Other studios, including Warner Bros., Universal, Lionsgate and even Sony, have dropped hundreds of millions of dollars on franchise features and star-studded ensembles — only to see ticket sales sputter. Of course, it’s not an unusual occurrence in the theatrical industry. “A combination of hits and flops are a hallmark of every box office year,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. “But, 2024, being subject to a variety of unique challenges to both film production and the release calendar, created an imperfect storm that led to a series of creative misfires and financial failures.” Additionally, as Hollywood contends with a growing streaming market and a more fickle moviegoing public, these misfires could worry investors. “Before the rise of streaming, assessing a film’s financial performance was seemingly clearer cut than it has become in recent years,” said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics for Fandango’s movie division. Because of streaming, Hollywood has shortened the theatrical…

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