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Two years after its release, "Joker: Folie à Deux," which cost $200 million to produce, suffered a critical backlash and barely crossed the $200 million mark at the box office. This stands in stark contrast to the first "Joker" film, which was made for less than $70 million, grossed over $1 billion globally, and garnered numerous Oscar nominations—a truly dismal comparison for the sequel.
Recently, Warner Bros. Pictures Co-CEOs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy (pictured below) spoke with The Wrap, admitting they felt the film was misunderstood by audiences, though they also acknowledged some missteps.
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Abdy began by stating, "I really liked the movie. I still do." De Luca added, "The movie certainly had its subversive qualities. Perhaps it was too subversive for a global mainstream audience. But I think Todd Phillips [the director] and his writing partner, Scott Silver, did something most creators don't do when making a sequel: they decided not to repeat themselves. I absolutely supported their decision not to repeat themselves, but ultimately, it didn't resonate with audiences."
De Luca also shared that he has learned not to let failures bother him excessively. "I'm a veteran; I've developed thick skin. Of course, I've had failures in my career, and I've been fortunate to have successes. But I always remember something I was once told: everyone experiences failure, but not everyone achieves success. You just try not to dwell on the unsuccessful projects."
via： The Wrap