directed by Todd Phillips, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 film Joker, which redefined the comic book genre with its dark and psychological take on the origin of the iconic Batman villain. The sequel brings back Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, the troubled man who becomes the infamous Joker, and introduces Lady Gaga as a new character, likely Harley Quinn, in a story that dives deeper into madness, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion.
Joker: Folie à Deux - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Joker: Folie à Deux |
Genre: | Drama, Musical, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Director: | Todd Phillips |
Main Cast: | Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck / Joker Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn Brendan Gleeson (role not revealed) Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond |
Release Date: | October 4, 2024 |
Banner: | Todd Phillips, Bradley Cooper, and others |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $150 million |
Runtime: | 132 minut |
Set against the backdrop of a Gotham City that continues to spiral into chaos, Folie à Deux explores the psychological and emotional unraveling of Arthur Fleck, following his transformation into the Joker in the first film. The title itself, “Folie à Deux,” refers to a shared delusion or madness between two individuals, hinting at the dynamic between Arthur and a new character—played by Lady Gaga—who is believed to be a version of Harleen Quinzel, a psychiatrist who eventually becomes the Joker’s notorious partner, Harley Quinn.
The film explores their complex relationship, built on manipulation, shared insanity, and the mutual descent into madness. Lady Gaga’s character likely serves as a foil to Arthur, with her own troubled past and a growing obsession with him. As their bond intensifies, they both spiral further into psychosis, blurring the lines between love, violence, and delusion. The film promises to explore their toxic, symbiotic relationship, with the duo fueling each other’s insanity in ways that make them a devastating force in Gotham.