“All it takes… is one spark to set two minds on fire.”
The Clown Prince of Crime returns — but this time, he’s not alone. In the long-awaited JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX, the first official trailer offers a twisted, surreal, and captivating glimpse into the next chapter of Arthur Fleck’s descent — now accompanied by a new voice in his madness: Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga.
Directed once again by Todd Phillips, and starring Joaquin Phoenix in his Oscar-winning role, this sequel dives deeper into the fractured psyche of Gotham’s most infamous figure — through music, delusion, and shared destruction.
🃏 Plot Overview: When Madness Meets Melody
Set in the bleak, dreamlike aftermath of the 2019 film, Folie à Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized in Arkham State Hospital. There, isolated from the world and tormented by hallucinations, he meets Dr. Harleen Quinzel — a psychologist whose curiosity turns to obsession, and whose obsession turns into something far darker.
As the lines between patient and doctor blur, their shared psychosis begins to bloom into a haunting love story — twisted, theatrical, and tragically romantic. Together, they perform their own version of reality — one filled with music, chaos, and blood-red stage lights.
“This isn’t a love story. It’s a duet… in madness.”
🎬 Trailer Highlights:
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A haunting piano motif builds as Arthur stares at his reflection, face painted — but smiling, not laughing
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Gaga’s Harley gazes through the bars, her voice echoing: “You see me, don’t you?”
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Dreamlike musical sequences blend reality and hallucination in dazzling transitions
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Gotham erupts in protest again — but this time, the Joker is not dancing alone
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Final shot: Arthur and Harley holding hands as flames reflect in their eyes, whispering the same line in sync: “Let’s put on a show.”
🌪️ Cast & Creative Team
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Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck / Joker
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Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn
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Directed by Todd Phillips
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Cinematography by Lawrence Sher
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Original score and musical numbers by Hildur Guðnadóttir
JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX (2024)
🃏 Madness is contagious. 🎭 Coming to theaters worldwide – October 4, 2024
