Los Angeles (AFP)
The highly anticipated "Joker" Warner Studios has propelled the North American box office this weekend with $ 93.5 million in revenue despite controversies over its violent themes, according to provisional figures released Sunday by the specialized company Exhibitor Relations.
Todd Phillips's film about the origins of Batman's nemesis, with Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, was crowned by the highest award at the Venice Film Festival.
However, it quickly sparked a controversy in the United States even before its release, some fearing that the film may incite violence, questioning Todd Phillips' empathy with his hero.
Far behind, in second place, comes the Sino-US animated film "Abominable" with its magical Yeti, which has pocketed 12 million Friday to Sunday.
Third with eight million, "Downton Abbey", the film adaptation of the TV series narrating the adventures of the Crawley family and his servants.
The strippers of "Queens", who rob their wealthy Wall Street customers, with Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Cardi B in the cast, are fourth with $ 6.3 million.
"This: Chapter 2", the sequel to the horror film adapted from Stephen King's novel, comes fifth by adding 5.4 million to his recipes.
Here is the rest of the Top 10:
6. "Ad Astra": $ 4.6 million
7. "Judy": $ 4.4 million
8. "Rambo: Last Blood": 3.6 million dollars
9. "War": 1.6 million
10. "Good Boys": $ 900,000
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