Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Joker: Folie a Deux.
Joker: Folie a Deux Might be Todd Phillips’ last DC movie, but it left plenty of opportunities for perfect sequels or spin-offs based on other characters. Joker: Folie a Deux has received pretty mixed reviews, suggesting that a further installment in the Joker Series would be unwise. Indeed, Todd Phillips has said he won’t do another DC project. However, he claimed something similar after JokerSo that can’t be completely holy. nevertheless, Joker: Folie a Deux Set some stories that would be ideal for another movie.
Joker: Folie A Deux Delivers a chaotic and psychological follow-up to Joker (2019). It blends musical elements and psychological drama with Joaquin Phoenix’s unsettling portrayal of Arthur Fleck and Lady Gaga’s electrifying turn as Harley Quinn. Despite Phillips stating that he will not direct another DC movie, the film leaves several potential storylines open for further exploration in the DC universe.
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Arthur Fleck’s Story Can’t Be Over
at the end of Joker: Folie A DeuxArthur Fleck renounced the Joker persona and was fatally stabbed by another inmate at Arkham Asylum. This seems like a definitive end to his story. But, over Joker: Folie a Deux It is unclear how much is real and how much happened only in Arthur Fleck’s mind. Joker: Folie A Deux Repeatedly blurs the lines between realityLeaving aside the possibility that his horrible death (or indeed the entire movie) could be another figment of his imagination.
This ambiguity offers a potential narrative route for Joker 3Where Arthur could either have imagined or survived to have stood. A third installment could further explore the psyche of Arthur Fleck, with the idea that the The boundaries between his fantasies and the real world continue to blur. It may also delve into the idea of Arthur fully embracing his Joker persona while dealing with the aftermath of the events in Joker: Folie a Deux.
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A sequel based on the New Joker
Joker: Folie A Deux introduced the real Joker
Joker: Folie A Deux Also introduces the idea of a “real” Joker, apart from Arthur Fleck. Throughout the film, Arthur’s influence on Gotham’s downtrodden is significant, but by the end, several inmates, including one in particular, idolize him. However, after Arthur gave up the Joker persona, Many become disillusioned with it. One of these is the young Arkham inmate who killed Arthur, who is implied to be the “real” Joker. The prisoner was last seen carving a smile on his face like earlier cinematic jokers.
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This opens the door for a sequel focused on the new Joker, allowing for a fresh take on the character that could differentiate itself from Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck. A film following the Joker’s rise to power, detailing his origin story and eventual reign of terror in Gotham, could provide a new direction for the series While keeping the central theme of the Joker’s chaotic influence over the city. This storyline could continue the gritty, psychological tone established in the Joker Films but with a fresh face and different motivations in the center.
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A Harley Quinn spin-off
Lady Gaga’s performance is widely celebrated
Lady Gaga’s performance as Harley Quinn Joker: Folie A Deux was one of the highlights of the film, and her arc leaves several threads unresolved that could be addressed by a spin-off. At the end of the film, Harley’s fate remains uncertainAnd there is a strong possibility that she could be pregnant. A Harley Quinn spin-off could explore her life after Arthur Fleck, possibly delving into how she continues to cope with her relationship with him and the psychological toll of their shared delusions.
Furthermore, with Arthur seemingly dead, a Foley and Dukes Spin-off could explore Harley becoming obsessed with the new Joker. Her journey may take a darker turn as she tries to reclaim the intensity and chaos of her relationship with Arthur by aligning herself with the new version of The Joker, perhaps even much darker. A solo Harley Quinn movie would leave a deeper Exploration of her psyche and the consequences of her time with ArthurAs well as her potential descent into madness.
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Two-faced’s descent to Vilina
Joker: Folie A Deux introduced Harvey Dent
Joker: Folie A Deux Introduces Harvey Dent, Gotham’s district attorney, as the prosecutor in Arthur Fleck’s trial. However, Dent’s story takes a tragic turn when a car bomb explodes outside the courthouse, leaving him with his iconic facial disfigurement. While his role in Folie A Deux Is relatively minor, the film Sets the perfect origin story for a two-part movie. A potential sequel could depict Harvey Dent’s descent into villainy, exploring how the bomb not only scars him physically but also mentally fractures his sense of justice.
Gotham’s corrupt and decaying society could be the perfect backdrop for the rise of Two-Face as a main antagonist, aligning with the dark tone of the Joker series. Much like Arthur Fleck’s transformation into the Joker, Harvey Dent’s arc could show how a well-meaning public servant is driven to madness by Gotham’s oppressive structures, resulting in a tragic, complex villain. Two-Face can emerge as a figure who, like Arthur, is Disillusioned with the idea of justice and order in a world that has failed him.
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Bruce Wayne is now a teenager
Joker introduced Bruce Wayne
While Bruce Wayne did not appear in Joker: Folie A DeuxHis existence was founded in JokerWhere the murder of his parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, set the stage for his eventual transformation into Batman. At the time of Folie A DeuxBruce Wayne would be a teenager, Grappling with his parents’ death and likely starting to channel his grief In the early stages of becoming Gotham’s dark knight. A possible sequel could explore a rough, formative period in Bruce’s life, showing how he copes with his parents’ murder and his growing awareness of Gotham’s corruption.
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The movie could be less of a traditional superhero film and more of a psychological drama, similar to JokerShowing the psychological toll that Gotham’s violence takes on young Bruce. The story may delve into his relationship with the criminal elements of Gotham, especially the Joker and his followers, as Bruce begins his transformation into the city’s protector. Much like JokerA dirty Bruce Wayne movie Can fully concentrate on his journeyDon’t officially put on the cape and coat until the end of the movie.
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Joker’s followers are still terrorizing Gotham City
The Joker riots continue
Despite Arthur Fleck’s apparent rejection of the Joker persona at the end of Joker: Folie A DeuxHis followers are still wreaking havoc across Gotham. The chaos that Arthur ignited in the first Joker film spiraled out of control, with anarchists and Criminals continue to terrorize the city in the Joker’s name. A potential sequel could explore how Gotham deals with the fallout of the ongoing violence, with the city’s authorities struggling to regain control.
The search for a new figurehead among the Joker’s followers could lead to the rise of other infamous characters from the Batman rogues gallery, such as Punchline, who could take on the mantle of chaos in the Joker’s absence. Alternatively, the rise of vigilantes like Bruce Wayne or Other law enforcement figures such as Commissioner Gordon could provide an interesting conflict As Gotham spirals further into anarchy. The idea of Joker-inspired criminals could expand the story beyond Arthur Fleck, showing how his ideology has corrupted Gotham even after his death.
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Arthur’s guest remains a mystery
Arthur was visited by someone in Akhram
In the climactic moments of Joker: Folie A DeuxArthur Fleck is on his way to meet an unknown visitor when he is stabbed and seemingly killed by the new Joker. The The guest’s identity was never revealedLeaving a tantalizing mystery at the heart of the film. This unanswered question opens up several possibilities for future sequels. Could the guest be Harley Quinn, trying to rekindle her bond with Arthur? Could it be a member of the Joker’s cult, seeking guidance or revenge?
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Or could it be another iconic villain from Gotham’s dark underworld, such as the Riddler or Scarecrow, seeking to form an alliance or manipulate Arthur for their own ends? The identity of the guest could significantly shape the future of this dark, gritty universeProviding a way for new characters to be introduced or old ones to return. A Joker: Folie a Deux Sequel could explore who the man was and what their intentions were, whether they sought to help Arthur or exploit him.
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An Arkham Asylum series
Arkham Asylum is at the forefront in Joker: Folie a Deux
Arkham Asylum plays a central role in Joker: Folie A Deux And its eerie, oppressive atmosphere would Be the perfect setting for a spin-off series. An Arkham Asylum TV series could explore the lives of other inmates in the twisted facility, delving into the backstories of some of Gotham’s most infamous criminals. This would be an ideal platform to explore lesser-known characters from the Batman rogues gallery, each of whom could be given their own episode or arc.
Additionally, the series may focus on the staff at Arkham, particularly Brendan Gleeson’s Jackie Sullivan, One of the most memorable new characters introduced in Folie A Deux. An Arkham Asylum series was produced as part of Matt Reeves’ Batman universe, but it was ultimately canceled when the DCU was rebooted. A Joker: Folie a Deux Spin-off series may finally satisfy this. The darker, more grounded tone of these Joker Films would lend itself perfectly to a psychological thriller/horror series exploring the minds of Gotham’s most notorious criminals.
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