A highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit film "Joker" opened in theaters over the weekend, but did not live up to big expectations for the franchise.

What Happened:The sequel titled "Joker: Folie à Deux" seesJoaquin Phoenixreprise the titular role and brings in musician and actressLady Gagaas Harley Quinn.

The film opened with $40 million at the domestic box office and $81.1 million in international markets for $121.1 million in worldwide box office revenue.

The domestic total fell shy of projections of $50 million to $65 million, as reported by Variety. The range was already moved down from a previous estimate...