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[A dominant start: Joker rakes in $2630 million in midnight screenings, aiming for the top spot!]

[A cinematic feast! Joker's midnight screenings sold out, setting a record and grossing $2630 million, becoming the highest-grossing film in box office history!]

[Tickets in high demand: Joker's attendance is phenomenal, with fans scrambling for tickets and creating a frenzy!]

[Heal Chan's self-written, self-directed, and self-starring blockbuster film "Joker" is packed to capacity at midnight screenings!]

【…】

As the midnight screenings ended, reports from major mainstream media outlets have been released one after another.

It must be said that this achievement is unprecedented.

Its pre-sale box office is comparable to that of China Film Group.

No film in North America has yet grossed $2630 million in midnight screenings.

In a short time.

Many people in Hollywood are starting to pay more attention to "Joker".

They guessed that this work would definitely achieve good results, but they did not expect that the midnight screenings alone would be such a huge success.

With reports from major mainstream media outlets, "Joker" undoubtedly topped the trending searches.

"I'm all packed!"

Liu Yifei was dressed casually, and the simplicity of her outfit made her look even more elegant.

He turned to look at Chen Yu.

The latter was already wearing the clothes he wore during the filming.

We need to get to AMC Lois Lincoln Square 13, which is one of the largest IMAX theaters in New York City.

When we got there, we prepared to have the clown makeup done.

This is Chen Yu's next big move, allowing moviegoers and fans to experience the film in an immersive way.

"Let's go."

Chen Yu put his arm around Liu Yifei, and the two walked out of the hotel.

It's still early, so they don't need to rush.

Until the car came to a smooth stop at Lincoln Plaza.

To avoid media reporters near the cinema, the two deliberately took a long detour.

Not long after.

Robert De Niro appeared in the lounge.

"Old friend, it's been a long time!"

Upon hearing the voice behind him, Chen Yu quickly turned around and noticed Robert De Niro's presence. A smile instantly spread across his face.

"Robert, we've finally met again."

What have you been busy with lately?

Robert De Niro and Chen Yu were quite close when they were on the set of "Joker".

These two international friends cherish each other immensely.

"Haha, I recently attended the premiere of 'Machete' and have been involved in the promotion of 'Joker' lately."

The two found a place to sit down.

Once they met, the atmosphere became lively.

"Do I have to put on heavy makeup again?"

In response to Robert De Niro's question, Chen Yu nodded.

The conversation between the two did not stop during the exchange.

Liu Yifei had just gone outside to check out the atmosphere at the scene, and it was only when she came back that she noticed Robert De Niro's presence.

"Oh! Cystal."

You are even more beautiful than the last time we met.

Liu Yifei greeted Robert De Niro, and then, upon hearing what the man in front of her was saying, she couldn't help but smile and look at Chen Yu standing to the side.

The main cast and crew of "Joker" have gradually arrived at the scene.

Everyone undoubtedly enjoyed their conversation.

It's been a long time since we got together after filming "Joker".

"I'm late!"

Just as everyone was exchanging pleasantries, a voice interrupted their conversation. When they looked over, Nolan was already standing in front of them.

She opened her arms and looked at Chen Yu.

"You rascal."

"You've made yourself look so handsome again?"

Nolan raised an eyebrow. He had worked with countless people, but only when facing Chen Yu could he feel completely relaxed.

Those present burst into laughter.

This moment.

For everyone, it was an inexplicable joy.

In the following time, everyone discussed the achievements of "Joker".

It wasn't just the box office success in China; the midnight screenings in North America also delivered a powerful impact.

When Richard Fox arrived, he noticed everyone present.

Hey, friends.

Has anyone checked the ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes?

After hearing Richard Fox's words, Liu Yifei was the first to turn on her phone.

For a moment, I couldn't help but widen my eyes.

It has a rating of 9.1 on IMDb and a 93% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This achievement undoubtedly proves that "Joker" has gained widespread recognition.

Both film critics and moviegoers have developed a strong understanding of the film's character portrayals.

"OMG!"

"This is so cool!"

Zazie Beetz looked at the rating displayed on her phone, her face flushed with joy.

"It is the recognition of our collective efforts."

Chen Yu looked at everyone present.

Such achievements are inseparable from the perseverance of every single person.

Nolan truly admires him.

Even The Dark Knight didn't achieve such high ratings.

"Alright, everyone."

"The show is about to begin, now it's time for everyone to get back to their positions."

Upon hearing Richard Fox's words, everyone present was ready.

This time, they will continue to appear in front of everyone as characters from "Joker".

Hey, friend.

"Your makeup is so realistic."

Chen Yu had barely settled down when someone else took a seat next to him.

Upon seeing his attire and makeup, a look of surprise and delight appeared on her face.

Chen Yu did not answer, but simply nodded slightly.

The child in front of me also had face paint on, but when paired with his incredibly sincere smile, it looked somewhat comical.

Are you a fan of Chan too?

Mason Walker's gaze kept sweeping over Chen Yu.

I don't know why.

The person in front of him always gave him a sense of familiarity, and even that unapproachable aura was impossible to ignore.

only.

The person in front of him did not answer his question.

Therefore, it was natural not to make a fool of oneself.

Snapped!
The lights in the screening room went out, and the story of "Joker" was about to begin.

As the first screening of "Joker" was held, it was attended by many media reporters and film critics.

This is undoubtedly the best report.

Facing the packed theater, the first thing you notice is the box office appeal of "Joker".

"Oh shit."

"Don't touch him! You bunch of bastards."

Chen Yu turned his head to look at Mason Walker, whose emotions were quite agitated, which even affected Liu Yifei.

"Stop! Don't bully him!"

An angry shout could be heard from time to time in the movie theater.

Compared to the oppression of Arthur by those villains, people tend to see more of Arthur's suffering, yet he still endures the injustice of fate.

Even though she had already seen it once, Liu Yifei still felt heartbroken every time she had to do it again. Especially during the action scenes, the thought of the real blows hitting Chen Yu made her feel sad.

Perhaps noticing Liu Yifei's state, Chen Yu reached out and patted the person next to him.

The screams of the audience could be heard from time to time.

It wasn't until the lights in the theater were turned on after the movie ended that everyone came to their senses.

"Hello everyone."

Before I could even calm down, Richard Fox had already appeared on stage.

Upon noticing the person in front of them, everyone present was overjoyed.

Everyone knows Richard Fox's identity.

Their presence in the screening room at this moment undoubtedly indicates that something is about to happen.

Could it be? The Joker has arrived at the scene?

I was just thinking about it.

A loud bang echoed throughout the entire screening room.

When everyone looked over, smoke had already risen from all directions.

"Now let's invite all the creators of 'Joker' to the stage."

what--

These words were spoken.

There was an uproar.

To their surprise, Chen Yu actually showed up.

In a short time.

The crowd cheered. Mason Walker was looking around when he suddenly noticed that the person next to him had stood up.

"OMG!"

"Chan? You're Chan!"

Mason Walker was dumbfounded. He doubted his own eyes, realizing he hadn't recognized Heal Chan as the person next to him.

Upon hearing Mason Walker's summons, Chen Yu raised an eyebrow at the person in front of him, then walked towards the spot directly in front of him.

Amidst the swirling smoke, the crowd had already gone mad.

They never expected that their idol, whom they admired so much, would actually appear at the scene.

"Ahhh!"

"Chan!"

The screams of countless people rose and fell in my ears.

until.

People walked toward the stage, and the smoky atmosphere made it feel just like the final scene of "Joker".

Many people from the lower rungs of society have elevated the Joker to a savior-like status.

They shouted with joy, their excitement completely overwhelmed.

The smoke dissipated.

The entire creative team behind "Joker" has appeared on stage.

As the clown appeared before them with a ferocious smile, the applause from the audience was already deafening.

Along with it.

The media reporters in the last row set up their long lenses and microphones.

Most of them here received instructions from Richard Fox, knowing that Chen Yu would be appearing at the cinema soon.

boom!
The audience erupted in applause and screams once again.

At this moment, everyone had gathered on the stage.

"It's a pleasure to meet you all today. I'm Heal Chan, the actor who plays the Joker."

In short, Chen Yu didn't need to introduce himself at all.

He is now a highly renowned figure internationally.

There is probably no one, either domestically or internationally, who doesn't know him.

As Chen Yu introduced himself, the fans in the audience went wild.

Especially Mason Walker.

He began to regret not noticing Chen Yu's presence first.

in case.

He would have gone crazy with excitement if he had known his idol was sitting right next to him.

At this moment, he couldn't help but take out his phone and take a picture of Chen Yu.

“Hello Chan”.

"I would like to ask, before this movie was released, were you worried that it might inspire some desperate and helpless people in real life to commit tragedies like the Joker, as seen in 'The Dark Knight'?"

When asked by reporters, Chen Yu looked straight ahead.

In general, this same problem occurred in my previous life.

As for Joaquin Phoenix, after hearing this question from a reporter, he chose to storm off.

For Chen Yu, however, there wouldn't be such strong emotions.

He needs to make it clear to everyone that this film is not advocating violence.

"first."

"I think it's absurd to accuse a movie of glorifying violence."

“We need to have empathy for the victims, but that doesn’t mean we can accept their violence.”

"The Joker is not a hero; some of his actions are even disgusting."

Upon hearing Chen Yu's words, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

But soon.

Everyone can agree with this statement.

"but--"

"We cannot avoid understanding it because of fear."

"In my opinion, the responsibility of film is not to teach the audience to distinguish between morality."

"Because life itself has no answers."

Everyone looked at Chen Yu's location. His face was still covered in strange makeup, but his words were quite sincere.

Chen Yu's answer silenced the media reporters who had just asked the question.

The questions continued; having finally caught Chen Yu, no one was willing to let him go so easily.

Especially the moviegoers and fans in the audience.

Suddenly being face-to-face with your idol up close is such a wonderful feeling.

"Chan, how would you define the character Arthur Fleck?"

Is he mentally ill? Or is he a member of the oppressed lower class who has no choice but to rebel?

Robert De Niro looked at Chen Yu.

to be frank.

He was somewhat curious about how Chen Yu would answer this question.

During filming, Robert De Niro knew that Arthur, as depicted by Chen Yu, was definitely lacking in some aspects of his character's mental state, but aside from inexplicable bursts of laughter, he didn't exhibit any particularly extreme behavior.

All anger arises after endless oppression.

"I think the character of Arthur is difficult to define."

“Even on the last day of my shoot, I was still able to discover new aspects.”

"I think Arthur doesn't want to be simply categorized by psychiatrists."

The answer to this question is quite ingenious.

After hearing Chen Yu's answer, applause broke out again in the room.

The moviegoers and fans watched Chen Yu from below the stage, trying to understand the Joker in his mind.

perhaps.

To understand Arthur Fleck, one cannot simply look at his experiences.

A tragic, lowly person from the bottom of society, whose oppression has long been a constant companion due to the pressures of life and his mother's long-term deception.

From beginning to end.

He is neither mentally ill nor simply trying to gain his own interests.

Whether it's the previous life or this life.

The Joker is a flesh-and-blood human being, but ultimately succumbs to madness under immense pressure.

As for Chen Yu, he merely wrote down his story.

Liu Yifei watched Chen Yu on stage from below the stage.

Her eyes and brows were filled with heartache for Chen Yu.

The North American premiere was a great success, and the fans and moviegoers in the audience undoubtedly brought the atmosphere to its peak.

Next, the moment when "Joker" truly reaches its peak will arrive! (End of Chapter)