BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Grosses $3.8 Million in Two-Night Theatrical Release

The highly controversial animated film, Batman: The Killing Joke, is now available for digital download. On Monday night, the adaptation screened in 1,325 theaters. An encore presentation was shown in 810 theaters on Tuesday night. Now, the box office total for the limited run is in.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Killing Joke grossed an impressive $3.8 million during its two-night theatrical run. It was the third highest grossing film domestically on Monday, with $3.2 million.

Jeff Brown, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment general manager and executive vice president, had this to say about The Killing Joke‘s box office success. “We are thrilled with the reaction Batman: The Killing Joke has generated with fans. The success of the theatrical release confirms the popularity of this franchise with audiences. The film’s strong performance proves that viewers are hungry for original DC Universe animated content.”

Batman: The Killing Joke will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on August 2nd. Click HERE to check out our review.