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Latest news on Joker: Folie à Deux, the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2019 film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Follow for updates on the plot, reviews and more.
Joker: Folie à Deux is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning Joker (2019), which delved into the origins of the iconic Batman villain. Directed by Todd Phillips, the film was released on October 4, 2024, with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker. Lady Gaga stars as Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn, Joker's infamous partner-in-crime.
The film had generated significant buzz due to its star-studded cast and the success of its predecessor. Alongside Phoenix and Gaga, Zazie Beetz returns as Sophie Dumond, with Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener joining the ensemble. With a reported budget of $200 million, Folie à Deux introduces musical elements and a deeper exploration of the Joker's twisted world.
Joker: Folie à Deux has received mixed to negative reviews. While Joaquin Phoenix's performance and Lady Gaga's energy have been praised, many critics found the film to be grim, repetitive, and lacking in narrative development. Audiences gave it a CinemaScore grade of "D," the lowest ever for a comic book movie, with many citing slow pacing and the underutilization of Gaga as key shortcomings. Some have labeled the film a creative and commercial misstep for DC.
The original Joker film was praised for its bold, unconventional approach to comic book adaptations and its haunting portrayal of mental illness and societal dysfunction. With Phoenix's mesmerising performance and Phillips' distinctive vision, the film struck a chord with audiences and critics alike, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and earning multiple Oscar nominations, with Phoenix winning Best Actor.
Stay tuned to our NewsNow feed for ongoing updates and insights on Joker: Folie à Deux, as we track its reception and reveal new developments surrounding this highly anticipated sequel. Don't miss out on the latest news on Joker 2 and prepare to delve once again into the dark, twisted world of Gotham City's most notorious villain.