Joker: Double Insanity Trailer Breaks Records: 167 Million Views
Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in Joker: Double Madness trailer broke new records with 167 million views in the first 24 hours. How did this success of Warner Bros. resonate in the movie world? Here are the details.
Warner Bros’ highly anticipated production Joker: Double Madness (Joker: Folie à Deux) took the movie world by storm with its first trailer. Bringing together big names like Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, this movie made a name for itself by reaching 167 million viewers in the first 24 hours with its trailer.
New Record Holder: Double Madness
Joker: Double Madness hit digital platforms shortly after being unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The trailer quickly went viral, especially after its release on YouTube, where it instantly became the most watched video on the platform. The trailer attracted a lot of attention and reached 18.7 million views, which was recorded as a significant success for Warner Bros.
Social Media Impact and the Lady Gaga Factor
Lady Gaga’s social media power played a major role in the trailer’s popularity. Her more than 150 million followers contributed significantly to the trailer’s spread and engagement. On Twitter, #JokerFolieADeux and many related hashtags, especially Lady Gaga, quickly became the most talked about topics.
Signals of Box Office Success
With this trailer, Warner Bros. has achieved a major launch success, even surpassing last year’s hit movie Barbie. The first Joker movie grossed over $1 billion in 2019 and the studio is aiming to surpass that figure with the sequel. Especially the addition of a superstar like Lady Gaga to the cast significantly increases the box office potential of the movie.
Movie Plot and Cast
Joker: Double Madness draws attention as a work set in Arkham Asylum with musical elements. Joaquin Phoenix returns as the Oscar-winning Joker, while Lady Gaga brings a new dimension to the character of Harley Quinn. The movie also stars Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener.
Comments from Director Todd Phillips
Speaking about the film, director Todd Phillips said that the project is not a full musical, but music is an important element. Phillips emphasizes the musical structure and the depth of the characters in the film, inviting the audience to this unique experience.
Conclusion
Joker: Double Madness has already become one of the most anticipated films of 2023 with its dizzying viewership figures and social media interactions. Warner Bros’ success not only cements its place in the film industry, but also generates worldwide excitement for the new Joker adventure. The extraordinary returns of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga promise to make this movie an unmissable work of art.
Joker: Double Madness will take audiences on a visual and emotional journey, and Phoenix and Gaga’s performances guarantee it will be unforgettable. The film will hit theaters later this year and is likely to add a new chapter to the box office record books.