'Joker' Shatters Records With $96 Million Domestic Opening Weekend
Warner Bros.' 'Joker' surpasses expectations with a massive $96 million domestic debut, breaking October box office records. The film also earns $140.5 million overseas to crush the previous global opening record.
Warner Bros. Pictures confirms that "Joker" secures a massive $96 million domestic opening weekend, easily exceeding initial studio predictions of $93.5 million. This impressive total establishes a new record for an October release and represents a major victory for the R-rated comic book adaptation.
The financial success extends globally as the film earns $140.5 million from 73 overseas territories, bringing its worldwide debut to $236.5 million. This international performance completely destroys the previous global opening record previously held by "Venom."
Director Todd Phillips celebrates a personal career best, surpassing the $85.9 million opening of "The Hangover Part II." Additionally, the film sets new opening milestones for stars Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro, easily outpacing their previous box office highs.