The excitement is building for the release of Joaquin Phoenix‘s Joker: Folie A Deux, hitting cinemas in India on October 2. Fans in India will be among the first worldwide to catch this much-anticipated sequel.
However, those eager to experience it on the massive IMAX screens will have to wait a bit longer, as it won’t be available until October 4.
Joker: Folie À Deux Early Release On IMAX Won’t Happen Due To Devara Screenings
According to a source from Bollywood Hungama, “Joker: Folie à Deux releases in 2D, 4DX, and Screen X on Wednesday, October 2. The studio, Warner Bros, pushed the release from October 4 to 2 to take advantage of the National Holiday on account of Gandhi Jayanti.” This strategic move aims to draw in larger audiences over the holiday.
Unfortunately, the release of Joker: Folie à Deux in IMAX will be affected by the new film Devara, starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan. A source revealed that Devara – Part 1, which premiered on September 27, has secured its IMAX slots.
“As per the arrangement, it’ll have a full one-week run in all the IMAX screens of the country. Joker: Folie à Deux is having a mid-week release on Wednesday, October 2. The week for Devara ends on October 3, and hence, the Hollywood film can be made available to IMAX only from October 4.”
Besides its release in India, Joker: Folie à Deux is also set to hit screens on October 2 in several other countries, including Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, France, Italy, the Philippines, Sweden, and Taiwan. South Korea will see the film a day earlier, on October 1. In the USA, UK, and most other markets, audiences can expect to see the film on October 4.
Advance Bookings For This Sequel Began In Early September
Advance bookings for Joker: Folie à Deux opened back on September 2. While initial sales have been slow, they are expected to pick up as the release date approaches.
The first film, Joker (2019), was released on the same date and made a solid Rs. 5.15 crores at the box office, even against tough competition from War and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Trade experts predict that Joker: Folie à Deux will surpass its predecessor’s opening figures.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role, Joker: Folie à Deux will also feature the iconic Lady Gaga this time around.
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