joker 2
The success of Joker may be rated as a blockbuster, given that the film generated tremendous profits. However, its very existence concerned its creators. Joker was never designed to become a franchise, so there would be no sequel to the film. However, its box office earnings were $1,074 billion on a budget of $55-70 million . So Warner Bros. preferred to make good use of the concept:DC Black is akin to DC Black Label comics, separate from the DC Extended Universe .
Although director Todd Phillips began by believing that the film was a solitary venture, he later conceded that in the right circumstances, he would be receptive to the notion of a second film. The second film was dependent on the opening weekend and whether Phoenix would again dive into the character development of Arthur Fleck . Phoenix’s interest in the character development and performance was partially fueled by his curiosity about the character beyond what is seen . He made $20 million just for this performance.
There were already rumors circulating about a possible sequel, but in November 2019, there was conflicting information. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that work on a sequel was already underway, while Deadline Hollywood hastened to deny this information by claiming that no negotiations had even been conducted. According to Phillips, talks were indeed conducted, but there was no “development.” In addition, he noted that the “The Batman” movie to be released , will be a separate work, according to Phillips “It is impossible to set the Batman movie in the same universe”.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Todd Phillips |
| Written by | Todd Phillips |
| Scott Silver | |
| Based on | Characters from DC |
| Produced by | Todd Phillips |
| Emma Tillinger Koskoff | |
| Joseph Garner | |
| Starring | Joaquin Phoenix |
| Lady Gaga | |
| Brendan Gleeson | |
| Catherine Keener | |
| Zazie Beetz | |
| Cinematography | Lawrence Sher |
| Edited by | Jeff Groth |
| Music by | Hildur Guðnadóttir |
| Production companies | Bron Creative |
| Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| DC Studios | |
| Sikelia Productions | |
| Village Roadshow Pictures | |
| Joint Effort | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date | October 4, 2024 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $200 million |
Over the next years, Phillips continued to drop suggestions about prospective spin-offs, paying special attention to the Gotham City theme and the character of Batman . In June 2022, these far-reaching hints turned official, as Warner Bros. officially declared that a sequel, named “Joker: Folie à Deux”, was on its way. Phillips, co-writer, and associate Scott Silver authored the screenplay . I note that it was admitted beforehand that this sequel would take part in the DC Elseworlds, thereby existing independently from the primary DC Universe on the big screen.
Notable actors were cast for the sequel, including Lady Gaga, who was brought in to play Harley Quinn in a musical version. Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Jacob Lofland are among the new cast members joining Zazie Beetz in her part. Filming began in late 2022 and took place in a number of US locations, including well-known sites like the Bronx’s “Joker Stairs”.
James Gunn has been contributing to the post-production process, offering his perspective on the material. The movie has an estimated $200 million budget, which is substantially more than that of its predecessor. Hildur Guðnadóttir, who won praise for the first movie’s soundtrack, comes back to write the music, indicating that it may include both covers and possibly new compositions.
The October 4, 2024 release date of “Joker: Folie à Deux” is expected to explore the depths of the madness that enthralled viewers in the first movie. It tackles the idea of shared madness, as its title implies, and offers an intriguing continuation of Arthur Fleck’s tale in a stand-alone but captivating cinematic experience.
