Second, and probably more importantly, with an R-rating limiting its business prospects in ways that a typical comic-based film doesn’t typically face, such a potential market response could mean that we may see more edgy and ambitious one-shots from DC and Warner Bros. in the future.
First, should Joker open toward the higher end of the equation, it has a chance of beating Venom’s record opening of $80.2 million, set only last year.
Should this become a going concern for those parties, there’s a chance that the comic movie market could see a new and important shakeup heading its way — something that any incarnation of the Joker would indeed be smiling about.