For the last two years,Todd Phillipshas been pretty excited about the sequel to his critically acclaimedJoaquin Phoenix-ledJoker, and his social media feed backs that up! Keeping up with his ways, in his new holiday post,the writer-director has given fans a new look at Arthur Fleck in Arkham Asylum—which is likely where he’ll fall in love with his psychiatrist Dr. Harleen Quinzel, better known as Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga), setting the stage forJoker: Folie à Deux. While the first image in the post gives us a peek at Arthur Fleck locked behind bars, the second image sets a very different tone, with Gaga’s Harley Quinn looking adoringly at the Joker. Although the exact plot details have been kept under wraps, the second installment of Phillips’Jokeris expected to traditionally follow the duo’s romance and cruel partnership.
As it has been previously confirmed, Phoenix’s Joker won’t be linked toRobert Pattinson’s Batman—or any ofJames Gunn’s new slate of DC films on the horizon. Phillips has been very straightforward about his film not being directly connected to the former DC Extended Universe or the newly minted DC Universe, and at one point,he even wanted to start a label called DC Blackwhich would have allowed different directors to create very different adaptations of DC characters, without the need for the films to be connected. While that never officially became a thing, theJokerfranchise has successfully allowed audiences to learn more about the notorious villain, which has previously been played byJack Nicholson,Heath Ledger, andJared Leto, without being connected to a larger universe.
When Can I Watch ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ in Theaters?
In addition to Phoenix and Lady Gaga, theJokersequel’s cast will includeZazie Beetzas Sophie Dumond, andBrendanGleeson,CatherineKeener,JacobLofland, andHarryLawteywhose roles have not yet been announced. Unlike the first installment, which was mainly a psychological thriller and drama film—Joker: Folie à Deuxis surprisingly a musical. Evidently,a few of the elaborate musical pieces in the filmcaused it to remain in the production phase a little longer than it was meant to. But fear not, it will be in theaters next year!
The film is now in post-production and is set for release on August 01, 2025. While you wait for more updates, check outJokeron Max.
Joker: Folie a Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux explores Arthur Fleck’s ongoing struggle with his dual identity as he unexpectedly discovers love and unleashes his hidden musical talent. Set against a backdrop of societal unrest, Arthur’s journey intertwines personal transformation with chaotic encounters, leading to profound shifts in his life and the world around him.
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