Todd Phillips' movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga is the first Hollywood comic book pic to receive the failing grade from audiences and may only open in the mid-$40 million range.

Outside the top 5 is Lionsgate’s misfire White Bird with $650K today, and $1.5M-$2M opening for the weekend.

Can international box office and a release in China help save a once-presumed billion dollar blockbuster comic book sequel from major disappointment on opening weekend?