Terrifier 3

BothTerrifier 3andJoker: Folie a Deuxare highly anticipated sequels about killer clowns.

So, how exactly did Art manage to beat the Joker at the box office?

Why is an ultraviolent slasher thats making audiences throw up grossing more than a big-budget comic book sequel?

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In its opening weekend,Joker 2made $37.7 million, which was far below expectations.

The DC sequels worldwide opening came in more than $100 million less than its sleeper-hit predecessor.

The threequels audience score is even better, at 89%.

Collage of Art in Terrifier 3 and Arthur in Joker Folie a Deux

On top of that,the threequels October release was very well-timed.

This presentedTerrifier 3with the perfect opportunity to corner the market.

Horror fans looking for something new to watch had just one option.

Sienna crying next to Art the Clown dressed as Santa in Terrifier 3

Terrifier 3 follows Sienna and her brother as they attempt to move past the traumatic events of Art the Clown’s Halloween massacre. As they embrace the Christmas season, Art reemerges, intent on turning their holiday into a nightmare, continuing his reign of terror.

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Fury of the Gods(69%).

This can all be attributed tothe overwhelmingly negative reception toJoker: Folie a Deux.

Joker Folie a Deux Joker and Harley Quinn with money falling custom image

No one couldve predicted thatTerrifier 3would outgrossJoker: Folie a Deux, but its been fascinating to see.

Joker: Folie a Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips' critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker.

Art the Clown dressed as Santa in Terrifier 3

Harley and Joker singing together in Joker Folie a Deux

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Joker: Folie A Deux official poster

Joker: Folie à Deux is the sequel to Todd Phillips' critically acclaimed comic book thriller Joker. Reprising his Academy Award-winning performance as the failed comedian Arthur Fleck, Joaquin Phoenix revisits the iconic DC character alongside Lady Gaga, who makes her debut as Joker’s lover Harley Quinn in this standalone continuity of the DC Universe.

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Movies

Terrifier 3

Joker: Folie à Deux