Following Joker‘s profitable launch, Todd Phillips‘ highly-anticipated sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, is able to dance into theaters later this yr. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woman Gaga, the upcoming sequel will as soon as extra comply with Arthur Fleck/Joker, this time bringing Woman Gaga’s Harley Quinn into the fold. After a number of picture teasers, audiences lastly bought a take a look at the primary trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux forward of its October 4 launch in theaters.

Most plot particulars for Joker: Folie à Deux are being saved below wraps in the meanwhile. Nevertheless, there are a few issues we have been in a position to suss out within the meantime. First, the sequel was confirmed to be a musical, with Woman Gaga being a becoming inclusion given her success within the music business. Moreover, the title itself presents a touch at what to anticipate. “Folie à deux” is a time period for 2 individuals with a shared psychological sickness. Contemplating the Joker and Harley Quinn’s historical past, the sequel will seemingly delve into their psyches in addition to discover extra about their relationship. Moreover, Joker: Folie à Deux exists in its personal timeline not related to earlier DC options apart from its direct predecessor.

Joker was first launched in 2019 and was a industrial success amongst basic audiences. It was a field workplace hit, changing into the highest-grossing R-rated film with greater than $1 billion worldwide. All through its run, it acquired a number of award nominations and wins, together with the BAFTAs, Critics Selection, Golden Globes, Display screen Actors Guild, and extra. Most notably, it was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, together with Greatest Image, Greatest Director, and Greatest Tailored Screenplay. Phoenix in the end introduced dwelling the win Greatest Efficiency by an Actor in a Main Function. Phillips confirmed Joker: Foliè a Deux was taking place in 2022.

Who Else Stars in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’?

Together with Phoenix and Gaga, Joker star Zazie Beetz (Atlanta, Deadpool 2) will even reprise her function for Joker: Folie à Deux. Beetz performs Sophie Dumond, Arthur’s neighbor whom he stalked within the first film. New additions embrace Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Mr. Mercedes), Catherine Keener (The Adam Venture, Get Out), Harry Lawtey (The Pale Blue Eye, Business), and Jacob Lofland (Justified, Maze Runner: The Dying Remedy). Joker: Folie à Deux was written by Phillips and Scott Silver (Joker, The Fighter), with Phillips as director. It’s at present in post-production.

Joker: Folie à Deux premieres on October 4 in theaters. Keep tuned at Collider for extra and watch the trailer beneath:

Joker: Folie a Deux

Sequel to the 2019 movie ‘Joker.’

Launch Date

October 4, 2024

Writers

Todd Phillips , Jerry Robinson , Scott Silver , bruce timm , Paul Dini , Invoice Finger , Bob Kane

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