Warner Bros.' R-rated "Joker" has set a new record at the October box office. Studios on Sunday estimate that the dark spin on the classic Batman villain earned an estimated $93.5 million from ticket sales in its first weekend in North American theaters. The previous October record-holder was the Spider-Man spinoff "Venom" which opened to $80 million last year. 'JOKER' DIRECTOR BLAMES 'WOKE CULTURE' FOR ABANDONING COMEDIES: 'I DON'T WANT TO OFFEND YOU'Starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, "Joker" surpassed industry and studio expectations as well as its $55 million production budget. The more family friendly "Abominable" landed in second with $12 million.

Source: Fox News October 06, 2019 15:45 UTC