Joker: Folie a Deux has drastically underperformed compared to the first movie, and it’s starting to make the ‘new and improved’ DCU look bad, even though it has almost no connection. When Todd Phillips Joker released in 2019, it quickly shattered box office records as the billion dollar hit film became the highest earning R-rated movie of all time. The spectacular story, the unique approach to a superhero movie, and the stunning acting by the leading man, Joaquin Phoenix, all came together to create an outstanding solo film that captivated audiences everywhere.
