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Warner Bros. Defends Joker Sequel Despite Poor Reception

1/15/2026

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Warner Bros. executives Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca defended Joker: Folie à Deux despite earning $207 million on a $200 million budget.
They described the film as revisionist and said it failed to connect with audiences.
Released in October 2024, the film earned negative reviews and was overlooked.
They cited a 2025 Warner Bros. turnaround, noting several successful films and industry resilience.

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Warner Bros. executives Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca defended Joker: Folie à Deux despite earning $207 million on a $200 million budget.
They described the film as revisionist and said it failed to connect with audiences.
Released in October 2024, the film earned negative reviews and was overlooked.
They cited a 2025 Warner Bros. turnaround, noting several successful films and industry resilience.