Terrifer 3 Beats Joker 2 At The Box Office And Is Crowned Number 1 Clown

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Terrifer 3 Beats Joker 2 At The Box Office And Is Crowned Number 1 Clown

Key Takeaways

  • Terrifier 3 surpasses Joker at the box office, opens with $18.2 million.
  • Terrifier 3 made on a $5 million budget with impressive returns.
  • Terrifier 3 draws audiences despite its intense nature, already working on Terrifier 4.

As a long-time horror enthusiast who’s seen more slashers than I care to count, I can confidently say that Terrifier 3 has left me absolutely terrified and utterly impressed. The movie’s box office performance is nothing short of astounding, dethroning the Joker himself, Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, from the number one spot.

The third installment of “Terrifier” has been dominating the box office and, interestingly enough, it has managed to knock “Joker: Folie A Deux” off its throne as number one. Previously, Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Arthur Fleck, held the top spot in terms of box office earnings; however, Art the Clown from “Terrifier 3” has now claimed that position.

In Damien Leone’s now-legendary independent horror series, the third installment is generating quite a buzz. Initial screenings in the UK have sparked discussions due to viewers leaving after only a few minutes, finding the movie too intense to endure. Yet, these reports seem to have increased interest rather than deter it. Crowds are flocking to cinemas to witness the chilling antics of Art the Clown in Terrifier 3, rapidly emerging as the unexpected blockbuster of 2024.

It turns out that Terrifier 3 is off to a strong start, surpassing predictions. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Damien Leone’s new film raked in an estimated $18.2 million from only 1,988 cinemas across the U.S. Consequently, it has secured the top position at the U.S. box office. While some experts anticipated this might occur, its performance exceeded expectations significantly.

Terrifer 3 Beats Joker 2 At The Box Office And Is Crowned Number 1 Clown

Among all the movies I’ve recently watched, only “Terrifier 3” comes close to matching my excitement. Interestingly enough, “The Wild Robot” has been making quite a splash in its third week, raking in an additional $13.4 million across 3,854 screens in the US. Globally, it’s impressively amassed $148.5 million so far. However, it seems that the anticipated sequel to Todd Phillips’ “Joker” might be losing its charm at the box office.

The underwhelming earnings of “Joker: Folie A Deux” (with just $7 million earned in U.S. cinemas this week), is particularly disappointing considering it was screened in 4,102 theaters. This significant drop in revenue is an unwanted achievement for Warner Bros. Pictures and Todd Phillips, as they had hoped for better performance when releasing this sequel to the audience. In fact, “Joker: Folie A Deux” experienced a record-breaking 81% decrease in box office returns compared to its previous earnings, which is not the kind of milestone they were aiming to achieve.

Speaking about “Terrifier 3,” it’s interesting to note that this movie was made with a budget of $5 million, which is significantly higher compared to the previous two installments in the renowned independent horror series. The reason for this increased budget lies in the fact that Cineverse purchased the marketing rights for the movie at $5 million. Despite the high production cost of $2 million, it’s still a significant jump from Terrifier 2’s budget of only $250,000. It’s satisfying to know that the film has not only recovered its investment but is now paving the way for “Terrifier 4.

It’s intriguing to consider if audiences beyond the U.S. will flock to cinemas to watch Art the Clown’s new film, given its successful debut in France. In fact, it topped the French box office on its opening day with over 45,000 admissions, outperforming other major studio-backed horror movies like Smile and Saw X.

Terrifier 3 is in selected cinemas in the United States right now.

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2024-10-14 23:24