Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga’s Joker: Folie à Deux becomes one of the lowest-rated DC movies with a 39% Rotten Tomatoes score

Joker: Folie a Deux is seeing a decline in ratings

Critics’ Consensus rotten tomatoes wrote for the film, “Joaquin Phoenix’s eponymous Joker takes a stand in a sequel that dances around while the story remains stagnant, though Lady Gaga’s wildcard energy gives the Folie à Deux some excitement.” The film holds a score of 39% on the American review-aggregation website for film and television. The Rotten Tomatoes rating indicates what proportion of a film’s reviews are positive. Anything below 60% is considered ‘rotten’ while anything above that mark is considered ‘fresh’.

Its rating puts Joker: Folie à Deux just below Justice League (2017), which managed to score 40% despite facing heavy opposition. However, the noir-thriller is still a far cry from DC’s lowest-rated films like Suicide Squad (2016) at 26% and Green Lantern (2011) at 25%.

The declining trend in ratings is also a matter of concern for the film’s box office performance. The film has been criticized for its storytelling style. While Joaquin and Lady Gaga have received praise for their intense acting skills, the plot and pacing failed to impress most audiences.

Joker: Folie a Deux’s Box Office Uncertainty

The success of the film is uncertain at this time, as it has yet to be released in many theaters in North America. Fans and industry experts are eager to see if Joker: Folie à Deux can recover from a rough start and connect with a wider audience. The film’s box office performance could be affected by its ratings, especially as it aims to reach the $1 billion benchmark set by Joker in 2019.

Joker: Folie à Deux is directed by Todd Phillips. This film was released on 4 October 2024.