Cinema Gold Show

In this episode, we break down Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest earnings call, where CEO David Zaslav emphasized one word: inconsistency. With Joker: Folie à Deux hitting far below expectations, the company’s film slate is reflecting a mix of hits and misses, making it a challenging year for WB’s theatrical performance. Zaslav acknowledged Joker 2's disappointing box office, opening to only $37.8 million domestically—less than half of the first Joker’s debut. As the film quickly slid down the charts, questions about its release strategy and audience reception arose, especially as it rushed to DVD and Blu-Ray within weeks.

We’ll dive into how Joker 2 stacks up alongside other WB films this year, from the surprising success of Dune 2 and Godzilla x Kong to the struggles of titles like Furiosa and The Watchers. We’ll also explore critical reactions to Joker 2—IGN’s lukewarm review contrasted with praise from icons like Hideo Kojima and Quentin Tarantino—and what this divergence means for the movie’s long-term legacy. Plus, we discuss WB’s broader earnings, with theatrical revenue down 40% year-over-year, as well as the bright spots in WB Discovery's streaming success and plans to revitalize its underperforming games division.

Tune in for an analysis of what’s next for Warner Bros. and if they can find stability amid fluctuating box office results.

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