Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn

The Joker movie starring, Joaquin Phoenix, is finally getting is long-awaited sequel. Check out all the details we know about its upcoming release and a breakdown of the new trailer.

Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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The award-winning Joker movie from 2019 quickly became a fan favorite, as people truly enjoyed the twist on how the famous DC comics were adapted in the film. Joaquin Phoenix did an incredible job of portraying the villain's emotions throughout his miserable life filled with struggles and injustice. Viewers were eager to see the continuation of the movie after the cliffhanger we were left with.

Now, Warner Bros has released a trailer showcasing some very interesting scenes from the upcoming movie Joker: Folie à Deux, featuring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Explore all we know about Joker 2!

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Joker: Folie à Deux Plot and Title Meaning

Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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Although there isn't much we know about the plot of the upcoming movie yet, plenty of details from the trailer and the title give us a good idea of what to expect. The title of the Joker sequel - Folie à Deux, meaning "shared madness," seems to perfectly encapsulate what Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's characters will experience.

In contrast to the first movie, the protagonist now has a partner, none other than Harley Quinn herself. While in the comics, Harley Quinn is a psychiatrist working at Arkham Hospital, she will now be portrayed as a patient instead. The two main characters will cross paths in the mental institution where they both reside. As the trailer reveals, Harley and the Joker will share similar dark minds and perspectives, resulting not only in an alliance but also in an uncontrollable and dangerous love.

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Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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From what we can infer from the trailer, the Joker will find a way to escape Arkham Hospital, most likely with Harley's assistance. Subsequently, he will inevitably commit more crimes, as indicated by scenes of his recapture and subsequent court appearances.

Lady Gaga, now embodying the persona of Harley Quinn, is depicted attending court. The Joker will once again escape custody, but the couple's subsequent plans and actions remain unknown. How far are the two lovers willing to go for each other in the twisted and dark world they inhabit?

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What We Know About Joker: Folie à Deux 

Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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Soon after the movie was announced, numerous leaks began surfacing on the internet. Some are confirmed, while others remain unconfirmed. Here are all the interesting details we know about the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux movie:

  • The movie has a budget of $200 million.
  • Reports suggest that the movie will be a jukebox musical, featuring at least 15 songs, some of which will be original compositions while others will be covers. One rumored cover is of "That's Entertainment" from The Band Man musical.
  • Joker 2 will also be R-rated.

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Joker: Folie à Deux Release Date

Joker 2: Folie à Deux Release Date, Details, and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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The Joker sequel is set to be released on October 4, 2024. Warner Bros will be screening their new movie in cinemas worldwide, mirroring the premiere of the previous film. With just a few months until the release, viewers are eagerly anticipating seeing the Joker and Harley together on screen.


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