'Joker' to Become Highest-Grossing R-Rated Filmbr .br The new Warner Bros. film is on track to surpass $783 million in global ticket sales.br .br 'Deadpool' earned $783 million worldwide in 2016.br .br 'Joker' has already earned $737.5 million br in three weeks through Sunday, Oct. 20.br .br The film is expected to reach br $900 million globally,br .br and some experts think it has br a shot to hit $1 billion.br .br 'Joker' was directed by Todd Phillipsbr .br and stars Joaquin Phoenix br as the supervillain.br .br 'Joker' earned $96 million in its opening br weekend, the largest domestic opening br of all-time for an October release.