The upcoming Joker sequel will hit theaters on October 4, 2024.
Joker comes back to the screen. Despite recent announcements from DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn about the next steps in the franchise’s extender universe, the sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix is still on track, with Lady Gaga joining the Oscar-winning actor. to play the legendary Harley Quin.
Todd Phillips is back to get behind the cameras Joker: Folie a Deux. The title given to the new film refers to two people with the same clinical condition, probably Arthur Fleck and his new lover, whom he will meet in the unfortunate facilities of Arkham Asylum, a famous place in Gotham City.
After revealing the first look at Gaga’s character for Valentine’s Day, new images (courtesy of DC home), shows the main character/villain of Phoenix walking the streets in the full Joker look:
The movie is rumored to be a musical, which would make sense with the singer on board, who will tell the unhealthy and toxic “love story” that reunites two of Batman’s most iconic villains. However, according to recent information, the film will not strictly follow Harley’s famous storyline in the animated series, but will see her as another Arkham patient instead of Joker’s psychiatrist.
Joker 2 and other DC Elseworld projects
joker 2 will be part of a series of upcoming projects that will coexist with DC Studios’ new canon without being part of it. These include The Batman part 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Robert Pattinson’s version of the Caped Crusader, due for release in 2025. In the same universe, HBO Max will release an original series centered around Colin Farrell’s Penguin, leading directly into The Dark Knight’s new adventure.
Another major Elseworlds movie will be Constantine 2, in which Keanu Reeves returns as the paranormal detective, with Francis Lawrence directing. The movie is already in development. Superman will also have an alternate version, with Calvin Ellis as the Man of Steel. There is currently no information about this project, but Michael B. Jordan could be the protagonist.
On the small screen, Clark Kent could have another identity with Tyler Hoechlin reprising his role Superman & Lois, but it is still uncertain whether the series will continue beyond the third season. Same case with Gotham knights, which will be released on The CW the same month. And last but not least, Kaley Cuoco’s Harley Quinn has already confirmed her return as it is the most optimistic TV project to continue.