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The sequel to the blockbusterJokeris on the way, and Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips have an intriguingly quirky reason for diving back in. Their previous film was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, both critically acclaimed and a box office powerhouse, with Phoenix’s unforgettable performance still sending ripples through the industry.
As they now set the stage for the sequel, hopes are high for yet another home run. Still, there’s undeniable tension. The actor-director duo, Phoenix and Phillips are well aware that this film could either soar or stumble dramatically. But that’s the exciting gamble of the film world.
Todd Phillips BelievesJoker 2Could Go Up in Flames
Despite the buzz and anticipation surrounding the sequel, Todd Phillips isn’t exactly brimming withoverconfidence. In a candid interview withEmpireMagazine, Phillips admitted there’s a genuine chance things could go sideways.
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The reason?Joaquin Phoenix’s return wasn’t just about cashing in on past success, it was rather fueled by the thrill of the potential train wreck. As Phillips put it, the risk of disaster was part of what drew Phoenix back into the fray. He said,
If it doesn’t feel like it’s dangerous, if there’s not a good chance that you’re gonna fail spectacularly then… what’s the point? That was literally the reason to do it, The only reason Joaquin would even do a sequel is if it felt frightening to him.
One thing he really got off on on the first movie was this fear, every day, this nauseous fear of like, ‘What are we f–king doing?’ He did not want it to be easy. And he wanted to feel as scared on this one. He goes, ‘Well, if I’m gonna do it, I just want to feel that it could not work.
Even though most people are pretty sureJoker: Folie À Deuxwill be another smash hit, Phillips and Phoenix are acutely aware that the stakes are sky-high. WithLady Gaga joiningPhoenix in this much-anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winningJoker, fans are expecting nothing less than it to be a wild ride. Joker and Harley Quinn together again? It doesn’t get more iconic or more risky than this!
Joker’s Record-Breaking Run and What to Look Forward to inFolie À Deux?
The success ofJokeris almost beyond belief but also totally deserved. Made for a modest $70 million, it raked in a staggering $1.064 billion worldwide. At the 92nd Academy Awards, the film dominated with 11 nominations, the most of any movie that year, and took home Oscars for Best Actor (Joaquin Phoenix) and Best Original Score (Hildur Guðnadóttir), among other accolades. It instantly became a global sensation!
Giving them even more reason to dive into a sequel. However, asTodd Phillipshas made clear, he wasn’t interested in simply churning out a follow-up. He’s determined to ensure that the sequel isn’t just a rehash but something trulydistinctive and compelling. As he revealed in the same Empire chat,
I don’t think of it as a sequel. Hangover 2 was a sequel,–So often a sequel is more of the same, just bigger. Of course [Folie À Deux] is a sequel, but it felt like we were making something entirely different. It’s tonally and inherently something way more different.
The first one subverted the expectations of what it was. So how do you do that again? I always said, early on, the film should feel as if it was made by crazy people. Like the inmates are running the asylum, It does feel like a big swing. You just go, ‘Well, f–k it. Why not? What are we all doing here, if not to do that?
However, this might be the last Joker adventure fans see for a while. For now, the actor-director duo is wrapping up their time with the Joker and has little more to add. But who knows? They might have more to say down the line.
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Fans are eagerly gearing up to dive back into the wild and unpredictable world that Phillips has crafted, ready to experience the thrilling risk that kept Phoenix coming back to set every day. The excitement is through the roof as everyone anticipates what this daring sequel has in store!
Joker: Folie á Deux is set to release on June 09, 2025.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
