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Upon its release, "Joker 2" quickly surpassed many competitors to top the box office charts. However, the film's revenue wasn't as explosive as the producers had hoped, and its content received many negative reviews.

In its third week in theaters, Bran It no longer holds the top spot in the revenue rankings. Box Office Vietnam (Independent box office observer). Meanwhile, the blockbuster Joker 2 It was released but didn't create a huge sensation.

Contrary to many people's expectations, the box office has not regained its momentum, with newly released films earning low revenues, failing to surpass 10 billion VND.

Joker 2 not yet exploded

Joker 2: Madness in Pairs is a sequel to Joker (2019) – which made a splash by winning two Oscars and grossing over $1 billion worldwide. Many critics consider this film the most anticipated blockbuster of the year, given its $200 million budget and the star-studded Lady Gaga.

The project is still directed, written, and produced by Todd Phillips. The plot is simple, revolving around the love story between the main characters Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) and Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) after they meet in Arkham Asylum.

The filmmaker chose a different approach, combining musical elements with psychological thriller to retell a love story that is already very familiar to fans.

Joker 2 uses music to tell the love story of the main character.

Unfortunately, the film received many negative reviews from both critics and audiences due to its limited script, the excessive use of music which diminished the depth of the content, and its inability to surpass its predecessor.

Over the three-day weekend, the film grossed over 6.5 billion VND at Vietnamese theaters with 60,241 tickets sold across 4,262 screenings. This figure is even lower than... Bran Last week (13 billion VND with 6,644 tickets sold). This is a disappointing result for a blockbuster with such a large investment.

In the international market, Joker 2 It also hasn't achieved the impressive sales figures the producers had hoped for. Currently, the film has only grossed just over $121 million worldwide, and is likely to face losses.

Previously, the first part Joker It was a huge hit in our country, grossing over 74 billion VND upon its release in 2019. However, the superhero film genre is currently in decline, and negative reactions have made audiences less interested in the sequel.

Korean movies I dare you to handcuff me. It maintained its second position in the overall rankings. The project didn't receive extensive advertising but attracted audiences through word-of-mouth.

The film's plot isn't particularly original, revolving around the fight for justice between police and criminals in Seoul. However, director Ryoo Seung Wan still succeeded in creating an engaging and highly entertaining work. The appearance of two stars, Hwang Jung Min and Jung Hae In, also helped the film win over Vietnamese audiences.

Third place goes to a Thai horror film. Kumanthong: Summoning the Soul of a Deceased Child . The film grossed over 4.1 billion VND in three days over the weekend despite its outdated content, clumsy script, and non-star cast.

This shows that there is still a segment of the audience who enjoy the supernatural and séance genres and are willing to buy tickets to go to the cinema.

Images from the movie Kumanthong: Summoning the Soul of a Deceased Child.

Bran exhausted

After two weeks at the top of the charts, Bran Unexpectedly, it dropped to fourth place in the overall rankings due to a lack of momentum. The film grossed 3.9 billion VND with 43,990 tickets sold out of 2,223, a decrease of approximately 71% compared to the previous week (13.4 billion VND).

The project initially had an impressive opening weekend, grossing over 40 billion VND in its first three days, but ticket sales subsequently declined. This was due to poor quality and controversy surrounding the 18+ scenes featuring the character Tam (Rima Thanh Vy).

Nevertheless, Bran It remains the highest-grossing film from director Tran Huu Tan's team, surpassing Soul Eater Released last year, the producers were so confident that they quickly announced a sequel as soon as the film was released, promising to create a successful franchise for Vietnamese cinema.

The final spot in the top 5 belongs to Grave of the Fireflies . After 36 years, this classic animated film still captivated Vietnamese audiences, earning 3.7 billion VND in its three-day weekend. The poignant wartime story is considered to retain its timeless value, easily touching the emotions of any viewer.

This week doesn't have many outstanding foreign films released. Therefore, all the attention is focused on two. Vietnamese films To be Domino: The Last Escape (directed by Nguyen Phuc Huy Cuong) and The bride from a wealthy family (Vu Ngoc Dang).

The wealthy bride kicks off a new battle in Vietnamese cinema.

Despite the official date being October 18th, the team The bride from a wealthy family Choosing a sneak show strategy a week in advance is a logical approach, as there aren't many blockbusters hitting theaters right now.

In terms of popularity, action movies Domino: The Last Way Out It wasn't as appealing and was introduced quite late before the release date was finalized. The male lead, Thuan Nguyen, also wasn't a big-name star, a guarantee of box office success.

Meanwhile, The bride from a wealthy family Featuring a star-studded cast including Thu Trang, Le Giang, Kieu Minh Tuan, People's Artist Hong Van... and produced by a highly experienced team.

Therefore, Vu Ngoc Dang's film has an advantage upon release and is likely to surpass its competitors to achieve higher revenue.

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