Director Todd Phillips, who drew worldwide attention with “The Joker,” was not satisfied with the success of the film and has decided to create a sequel. Although “The Joker” does not belong to the DC Extended Universe, the company has decided to move forward with the franchise starring Joaquin Phoenix. Critics, audiences, and the industry in general praised the film.
In the sequel, called “Joker 2,” Gotham’s clown will continue to be part of an alternate world, meaning he will remain independent of the larger multiverse of DC superhero films. However, this does not rule out the possibility of other major characters from the comic book world appearing in the film. For example, in “Folie à Deux,” the presence of Harley Quinn, the Joker’s iconic love interest, is expected.
Although Margot Robbie played Harley Quinn in the “Suicide Squad” films, she will not appear in “The Joker” sequel. In her place, Lady Gaga, who will be making her DC film debut, has signed on. Although not much is known about her character, an image of her has been released in which you can see what she looks like.
The sequel to “The Joker” will be released in theaters worldwide on October 4, 2024, exactly five years after the release of the first film. Although little is known about the plot, the film is expected to further explore the story of the iconic villain of the comic book world and offer a deeper insight into his psychology and motivations.