Amidst a swirl of praise and controversy, Joker got the last laugh this weekend with an estimated $93.5 million domestic take, marking the movie as the biggest October launch of all time.
Todd Phillips’ R-rated Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, broke the previous October release record set by Venom in 2018, which brought in $80 million.
Source: IGN.com Joker Breaks October Record with Big Box Office Haul