Lady Gaga Addresses Joker 2 Criticism: 'Not Everyone Will Like It'

Lady Gaga has addressed the negative reception of her film Joker: Folie à Deux, acknowledging that not everyone will appreciate certain artistic choices. Following the movie's premiere, which saw a disappointing rating of 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, Gaga expressed her understanding of criticism while maintaining her commitment to her craft. She commented on how managing expectations helps her cope with the backlash, recognizing that part of being an artist is facing the possibility of rejection. Despite the film's mixed reviews, Gaga is set to release her new album Mayhem next March, marking her return after a five-year hiatus. With Joker 2 failing to meet expectations, both critically and commercially, the focus now shifts to how the film will ultimately be remembered.

No, it did not. The film was met with largely unfavorable reviews, holding a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and being described as a "mediocre" sequel that fell short of its potential.

Joker: Folie à Deux serves as the sequel to the highly acclaimed 2019 film Joker, which received significant attention for its portrayal of Arthur Fleck's descent into madness. Directed by Todd Phillips, the original film won multiple awards and is known for its gritty storytelling and deep character exploration. The sequel attempts to expand on the universe of the Joker, with Lady Gaga portraying a new incarnation of Harley Quinn, but it struggled to live up to the groundbreaking impact of its predecessor.