Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. have delivered one of the best comic book films. Millions of Joker fans have already enjoyed this impactful film, but China has simply decided not to release it in theaters due to its content.
According to a report from Deadline, Joker will not be released in Chinese theaters due to its content and social tension. The new Joker film has scenes that involve street violence and constant protest against authority. The authorities see Joker as a threat to the social stability of its people in the current moments of political tension.
Joker has grossed 745 million dollars to date and has become a social and cultural phenomenon on the internet. Even without appearing in Chinese theaters, it is estimated that the film will reach 825 million dollars.
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JOKER | History
Joker is a film produced by Warner Bros. and DC Comics. The cast is made up of Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro, Marc Maron, among others. The premiere was on October 3 in Peru.
'Joker' focuses on the iconic archenemy of Batman and is an original and independent story that has not been seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man ignored by society, is not only a study of a rough character, but also a broader cautionary tale.