Joker 2’s Failure Highlights Sexist Double Standard in Comic Book Movies
On October 6th, following the release of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the film faced a dismal weekend at the box office and received poor audience feedback. An article by The Hollywood Reporter praised director Francis Ford Coppola’s appreciation for the sequel, with the caption on their X account reading, “Hang in there, Todd Phillips.” This prompted criticism, especially considering how they had previously covered the underperformance of “The Marvels” in 2023. Specifically, an article titled “Why ‘Marvels’ Director Nia DaCosta Bailed on the Cast-and-Crew Screening” was criticized for placing all the blame on DaCosta and being accused of distorting the truth about the film’s failure. This incident underscores the double standard often applied to women of color versus white male directors in Hollywood.