Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical psychological thriller that plunges even deeper into the chaotic mind of Arthur Fleck, the man who became the Joker.
Directed by Todd Phillips, this sequel to the critically acclaimed Joker (2019) reintroduces Joaquin Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role as the titular character, now joined by Lady Gaga as Lee, a fellow inmate at Arkham State Hospital. The film explores the twisted romance between these two damaged souls as they embark on a dark and dangerous journey together.
Set two years after the events of the first film, Joker: Folie à Deux finds Arthur Fleck locked away in Arkham after inciting a citywide riot and murdering a talk show host on live television. Within the cold confines of the psychiatric hospital, Arthur meets Lee, a music therapist whose obsession with him—and with the Joker persona—quickly spirals into a delusional and deadly romance. As their bond intensifies, the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and their shared psychosis manifests in musical numbers that range from classic ballads to twisted, hallucinatory show tunes.
The film is a blend of psychological horror and musical spectacle, featuring scenes that echo the vibrant feel of musicals, reimagined through the lens of Arthur’s madness.
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, Zazie Beetz, Ken Leung, Harry Lawtey, Steve Coogan, Jacob Lofland, Gattlin Griffith
Director(s): Todd Phillips