“Joker: Folie à Deux” was bashed by fans upon its release in October 2024, and many audience members even walked out of the theaters in the middle of the movie. It grossed only $207 million worldwide on an estimated $200 million budget. According to Variety, the film lost Warner Bros. between $150 million and $200 million in its theatrical run.

In a recent interview, Lady Gaga addressed the criticism surrounding Joker 2 and why the comic book sequel failed critically and commercially.