Lady Gaga 'shocked' by negative reaction to Joker 2, insiders reveal her team's response

Lady Gaga 'shocked' by Joker 2's negative reception, insiders claim her team is quickly pivoting to new projects

Lady Gaga is reportedly "shocked" by the negative reception to Joker: Folie à Deux, which grossed less than $40 million domestically and received the lowest CinemaScore for a comic book movie. Despite a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, the film has faced harsh criticism from both audiences and critics. An insider told DailyMail.com that Gaga put "so much heart" into the role of Harley Quinn and was "surprised" by the response. To move forward, her team is quickly pushing out other projects to distract from the backlash. Gaga is also eyeing a role in Quentin Tarantino's next film, a source added, noting that it's "a bucket list moment" for the singer to work with the famed director.

Despite the disappointment, Gaga remains focused on future opportunities, and her team is keen to move on quickly from the Joker 2 fallout. The film's box office underperformance and mixed reviews have left Gaga's fans divided, with some praising her performance while others criticized the film’s musical elements and tone.