“ ” has officially arrived in theaters and it has people talking. The sequel to 2019’s critically acclaimed “Joker” received much buzz following the addition of Lady Gaga as Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, AKA Harley Quinn, as well as the musical elements it would include. Five years after Todd Phillips’ “Joker,” Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, who is now institutionalized at Arkham State Hospital, and awaiting his trial for the murders he committed in the first film.
As Arthur struggles with his two identities, he falls in love with Lee, who brings out a musical side of him. “Joker: Folie à Deux” first premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4, with the sequel receiving mixed reviews from critics who critiqued the thin plot and musical performances.
At the time of publishing on Oct. 4, the movie currently has 33% from critics and 36% from moviegoers on , with social media responses also appearing divided. So what happens at the end of “Joker: Folie à Deux”? Read below to find out and see what people are saying.
The entire film centers on Arthur preparing for trial and being in the courtroom, while at the same time highlighting the extreme conditions and abuse he receives at Arkham. Since he's been on good behavior, guard Jackie (Brendan Gleeson) gets him into a music class where he meets Lee. She tells him a story about how awful her parents were and how they had her institutionalized.
Viewers later discover this was all.