The Batman can exist not because it has to, but because it chooses to

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>Joker’s success, alongside the blow-out wins of Aquaman, Wonder Woman and (relatively speaking) Shazam!, means Matt Reeves’ The Batman is no longer required to save DC Films from its earlier failures.

>For those who just came for the numbers, Joker earned another $4.18 million yesterday, bringing its 14-day total up to $218.005 million. Among comic book movies, that puts it ahead of Venom, X2: X-Men United and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Presuming and over/under $9 million gross for Friday, the $60 million, R-rated grimdark psychological drama/thriller will have $227 million by tonight and will pass the likes of Doctor Strange, Justice League and Logan.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/10/18/joker-along-with-aquaman-and-wonder-woman-means-the-batman-need-not-save-dc-films/#135907fb2041