Gaga starred as Lee Quinzel (aka Harley Quinn) opposite Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck (aka Joker) in Todd Phillips’ 2024 film, a sequel to the 2019 original, which was nominated for 11 Oscars and won two. The sequel, in sharp contrast, was dragged through the mud on Rotten Tomatoes, earning a measly 31% score.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” was bashed by fans upon its release in October 2024, and many audience members even walked out of the theaters in the middle of the movie. It grossed only $207 million worldwide on an estimated $200 million budget. According to Variety, the film lost Warner Bros. between $150 million and $200 million in its theatrical run.