Tim Dillon Calls New Joker Movie a Total Flop – Here's Why!

The film “Joker: Folie à Deux” seemed destined to disappoint at the box office—and apparently, some cast members saw it coming. Comedian Tim Dillon, who plays a minor role in the film, recently discussed its lackluster reception on "The Joe Rogan Experience." During the conversation, Dillon held little back, calling it the “worst film ever made.” He suggested the creative team may have felt pressured to tone down themes that had drawn criticism in the first Joker movie, such as its portrayal of male rage and its popularity among certain online communities. According to Dillon, they went to such lengths to avoid these topics that the film ended up feeling directionless, with scenes where Joaquin Phoenix is simply performing dance numbers. Dillon described moments on set where even actors in small roles would express confusion over the film’s direction. He recalls conversations where people were baffled by the lack of a clear storyline. The film did struggle to connect with audiences, pulling in just over $200 million globally—quite a contrast to the original, which earned over $1 billion and won Phoenix his first Oscar.