The trailer for Joker: “Folie à Deux,” the musical sequel to “Joker,” starring Academy Award winners Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has debuted to audiences.
Meanwhile, the internet buzzed with reactions to the trailer. One user on X expressed, “Joaquin Phoenix is poised to claim another Oscar for this performance.” Another commenter added, “There’s no denying it, this trailer is absolutely phenomenal. I’m beyond excited for this movie.“
Furthermore, social media users lauded Lady Gaga’s portrayal, with comments such as, “Lady Gaga as the new Harley Quinn – I’m all in.”
“The first Joker movie was a masterpiece, and this sequel looks very promising,” remarked one user.
Another user questioned the portrayal, writing, “Wasn’t Harley Quinn supposed to be a psychiatrist that Joker transformed?”
The first trailer for ‘JOKER 2’ has been released.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 10, 2024
In theaters on October 4. pic.twitter.com/yj8yhSeikf
“Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to premiere in theaters on October 4th. The film’s title references shared psychotic disorder (folie à deux), a rare condition where two or more individuals in close relationships share a delusional belief.
Upon its release in 2019, “Joker” set a new milestone at the box office by becoming the first R-rated film to exceed $1 billion in earnings. It received the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival and earned 11 Oscar nominations, ultimately winning two awards.