The biggest Hindi film of 2025, War 2, has turned out to be a big debacle. The film opened below expectations on Thursday, August 14. The growth on Friday, August 15, did provide some hope. But the drop in the collections over the weekend was alarming. The film then crashed big time on Monday, which made it clear that it had been rejected across the board after the initial hype.
Two cult hits, two crashing sequels: The STRANGE, shared fate of War 2 and Joker: Folie à Deux
This kind of underperformance wasn’t expected for multiple reasons. It was part of a cinematic universe that has had a 100% success track record. The star cast was enticing. Moreover, the first part, War (2019), was a blockbuster and has a separate fan base.
Coincidentally, War was released alongside the Hollywood film Joker. The similarity between the sequels of these two films is uncanny. Just like War, Joker was also a rage. It got critical acclaim and also commercial success. It prompted its makers to announce the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux.
The excitement for War 2 was immense as it brought Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR together. With Joker: Folie à Deux, Joaquin Phoenix was joined by Lady Gaga. With both films, the expectation was that even in the worst-case scenario, these films would turn out to be average and would still make some money at the box office.
Sadly, both films suffered the same fate. Joker: Folie à Deux was released in October last year and was outright rejected for its poor content. It had an instant effect on its box office performance, and the film became a loss-making proposition. It was unbelievable to see that while the first film became a cult, the sequel turned out to be damp squib.
The same has now happened with War 2. Most of the moviegoers have failed to connect with the storyline and the conflict and hence the negativity surrounding the film is immense. Again, no one expected that the War series would have to see such a day.
In conclusion, the failure of War 2 and Joker: Folie à Deux serves as a stark reminder that brand value, star power and franchise legacy alone cannot guarantee success. Ultimately, it’s the strength of the content that resonates with audiences. And when that falters, even the most hyped films can fall flat.
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