The sequel to the critically acclaimed film Joker, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, has released new images of its stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, thanks to the film’s director Todd Phillips.
Todd Phillips took to his Instagram account to share three fresh snaps from the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2019 hit. Sharing the images on Valentine’s Day, Phillips accompanied the post with a caption wishing everyone a day filled with love.
Below are the recently released images of Joker: Folie à Deux:
Insights on Joker: Folie à Deux
The original Joker film, directed by Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, was released in October 2019. It became a box office sensation for Warner Bros., grossing over $1 billion worldwide with a modest budget of $55-70 million. The film earned Phoenix an Oscar for Best Actor and Hildur Guðnadóttir took home the Oscar for Best Original Score. The movie garnered multiple other Academy Award nominations as well.
Despite being envisioned as a one-off movie, the success of Joker led to the confirmation of a sequel in June 2022. Returning to their roles are Phoenix and Zazie Beetz, with Lady Gaga joining the cast as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn.
The film also features new additions to the cast, including Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Jacob Lofland, Steve Coogan, Ken Leung, and Harry Lawtey, in undisclosed roles.
Joker: Folie à Deux is set apart from the upcoming DCU slate engineered by James Gunn and Peter Safran. The sequel to Joker will feature an introductory DC Elseworlds label, confirming its standalone nature within the DC film universe.
The anticipated release date for Joker: Folie à Deux in US theaters is October 4, 2024.
FAQ
- What is the title of the Joker sequel?
The sequel is titled “Joker: Folie à Deux.” - Who are the main actors in Joker: Folie à Deux?
Joaquin Phoenix will reprise his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker and Lady Gaga will play Harley Quinn. - When will Joker: Folie à Deux be released?
The movie is scheduled for release on October 4, 2024, in United States theaters. - Will Joker: Folie à Deux be part of the DCU?
No, it will exist in a separate continuity and will use a DC Elseworlds intro, distancing it from the planned DCU films. - Who directed Joker and its sequel?
Todd Phillips directed both the first film and its sequel.
Conclusion
The fandom’s anticipation continues to build as new images and details of “Joker: Folie à Deux” emerge, highlighting the return of Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Joker and introducing Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. With Todd Phillips at the helm once again and a cast that promises exceptional performances, the sequel is poised to offer a unique take within the comic book movie genre. The release date is set, and both audiences and critics are eagerly awaiting to see how this next chapter in the Joker’s story unfolds on the big screen.