Critically acclaimed Warner Bros movie, Joker is all set to make a return on the big screen. The Oscar winning super villain film’s director, Todd Phillips confirmed the sequel on his Instagram.
Phillips posted a picture that read ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ and another photo of Joaquin Phoenix (who played the title role in the first movie) reading a script.
As per the US National Library of Medicine, Folie à deux is an identical or similar mental disorder affecting two or more individuals, usually the members of a close family.
The Joker movie was able to earn over US $1 billion and 12 Oscar nominations in 2019.
With Philips' announcement, long-term DC Universe and Joker fans have been unable to contain their excitement on Twitter:
1. IT’S HARLEY’S TIME
JOKER 2 is actually happening I’m here for it!!!!! Folie à Deux is a mental illness shared between two people so could this mean Harley?!?! pic.twitter.com/ruNAdEwFy0
— X-Marauder (@NosaXLegion) June 8, 2022
2. A DANCE RECREATION
With the announcement of Joker 2, I think now is the perfect time to share my favorite video of all time. pic.twitter.com/FPSP2FFmoT
— e-pro (elaina) (@greendaybjmt) June 8, 2022
3. COULD BE BRUCIE/BATSY
I better see Batsy in Joker 2
— Colleen (@gerbityblah) June 8, 2022
#Joker2 is trending with a subtitle about a condition of two mental illnesses feeding one another, which some fans assume means Harley will show up. I, by contrast, assume it will be about Joker's relationship with Batman.
— C.T. Phipps - Capepunk, Cyberpunk, Spacepunk (@CT_Phipps) June 8, 2022
4. BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR
The best news I have heard in recent times? #Joker2
— Cheeku007 (@cool11888) June 8, 2022
5. REFLECTS THE STATUS QUO
Joker 2? Yes, please. I fell in love with the first one. Wouldn't stop talking about it. It's quite dark, yes but also quite truthful, reflecting our society. I remember the backlash of people saying it calls for aggression. No it just reflects the status quo. pic.twitter.com/cTtHiJkElb
— Lady DjK (@djklaric3012) June 8, 2022
6. THE ONLY POSSIBILITIES
3 possibilities:
— Rclarke115 (@Rclarke1159) June 8, 2022
1. Harley Quinn
2 Joaquin v. Willem
3. Batman introduction in the Joker-verse
7. WE’RE COMING FOR YOU
DC just told Marvel to hold their beer. #joker #Joker2 pic.twitter.com/2FBZE7oCTm
— Rickwonder (@Rickwonder3) June 8, 2022
8. CRAZY HEALTHY DIET
joker 2 should about joker quitting smoking cigarettes and also putting some weight on through exercise and a healthy, balanced diet BUT CRAZY
— el-p (@therealelp) June 8, 2022
Although fans are hoping for DC’s Harley Quinn (currently played by Margot Robbie) and Batman (currently played by Robert Pattinson), no official confirmation has been made for their appearance.
No release date has been announced yet.