The first trailer for Joker Folie à Deux is finally here and promises musical theater, spectacular performances by Joaquim Phoenix It is Lady Gagaand deliriously fun chaos ahead for Joker and Harley Quinn.
During CinemaCon on Tuesday, Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, which is set to hit theaters exactly five years after its predecessor hit theaters.
In the nearly two-and-a-half-minute teaser, Phoenix plays a thin, disheveled Arthur Fleck – the real name of the Joker character in DC Comics – as he serves time at Arkham State Hospital for Robert’s murder. De Niro’s character in Clown. The failed stand-up comedian quickly piques his interest when he catches the eye of Gaga’s character, supposedly a hospital patient.
“We use music to make us whole, to balance the fractures within ourselves”, narrates a voiceover, setting the tone of the film-musical.
The video then shows the progression of Joker and Harley Quinn’s love story, quickly falling apart as they live and dance in a world of their own, heavily influenced by classics like Singing in the Rain It is The Wizard of Oz.
Ultimately, it all comes to a head when Joker is asked how his life has evolved since he was first arrested, to which he points to Gaga’s character as the impetus for his newfound happiness and love of life again.
“Tell us, Arthur, what has changed?” asks Steve Coogan’s character, whose name has not yet been revealed by Warner Bros.
“Well, I’ll tell you what’s changed, I’m not alone anymore,” Joker responds as the clip cuts to a montage of scenes with Harley.
The trailer arrives a week after the sequel’s first poster showed Phoenix and Gaga’s characters dancing in the spotlight while wearing their comic book characters’ infamous clown makeup. The poster was also adorned with the message “the world is a stage”, teasing that Harley and Joker will perform together for the world to see, an idea also reiterated throughout the trailer.
At one point in the new video, a TV set lights up with “Joker & Harley” in the background and a series of quick clips show the characters involved in a variety of musical series, such as Sonny & Cher comedy hour.
The poster and trailer are exciting signs that the film is almost here after five years of waiting and nearly two years since Gaga was the first announced that he will join the cast like Harley Quinn.
In anticipation of the new film, ET is answering some of the biggest questions surrounding the film, including who’s in it, what it’s about and when we might see it.
When will Joker Folie à Deux premiere?
The film hits theaters on October 4, 2024 in the United States. has not yet announced or shared details about international release dates and whether they differ from the US launch. The date marks exactly five years since the original film was released.
What is it Joker: Folie à Deux about?
While the exact details of the project are being kept under wraps, it is believed to be a continuation of the Joker’s origin story told in the first film. That film followed Batman’s nemesis Arthur Fleck as he went from comedian to villain.
Based on photos shared by Phillips on Instagram during filming, it appears the film will closely follow the DC Comics story of how the Joker and Harley Quinn fell in love.
In the comics, Joker is a patient at Arkham Asylum after being arrested and placed under the care of Dr. Harleen Quinzel. Joker slowly turns Quinzel against her better judgment until he finally pushes her into a vat of chemicals, bleaching her skin and driving her insane. It appears the film is taking an alternative route, however, and having Gaga play another patient at Arkham State Hospital – the film version of Arkham Asylum – based on the first trailer.
In 2023 the film was confirmed as a musical and only last month Variety reported that Joker: Folie à Deux includes at least 15 covers, making it similar to Moulin Rouge starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. The channel also announced that original tracks may also be included.
Who stars in the film?
In the highly anticipated sequel, Phoenix reprises his role as the Joker, while Gaga joins the cast as Harley Quinn – the Joker’s psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum. Also returning is Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond – a single mother who lives in the same building as Joker. Newcomers include Steve Coogan, The Banshees of Inisherin stars Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener, who star in undisclosed roles.
Where was the movie filmed?
The film was filmed in and around New York City in the winter and spring of 2023. At the time, Gaga and Phoenix were spotted filming on the stairs where Phoenix’s character had his now-infamous dance scene from the original 2019 film. on screen was seen looking affectionate as Gaga made her own moves on the steps.
Production was also underway outside a New York City courthouse in late March. In photos posted online, Gaga’s version of the iconic character – who has been played by Margot Robbie and Kaley Cuoco – entered the building and even gave the middle finger to a person in the crowd outside.
Days later, the film was seen being filmed in a building in Belleville, New Jersey, which will serve as Arkham Asylum for the film.
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