Joker

Spoilers Alert! Joker 2: It’s Not Just a Musical, But It Might Just Kill the Box Office!

Watch out! The spoilers for 'Joker: Folie à Deux' are flowing faster than a Dublin pub on St. Patrick's Day!

The world can feel a bit chaotic sometimes, much like the misadventures of our favorite Clown Prince of Crime! As excitement builds around "Joker: Folie à Deux," it seems that the spoiling critics from Variety and THR have once again had a little too much of the Irish luck and spilled some major beans about the movie’s ending. Film lovers, if you want to keep your cinematic experience fresh like a loaf of soda bread, you might want to steer clear of trade reviews because they seem to have a knack for ruining surprises at the cinema.

But it’s not just spoilers that are causing a stir. Recent reports reveal that presales for the new Joker film are currently trailing behind other heavyweights like "The Marvels" and "The Flash." While Joker has had a huge impact on modern cinema, it seems that fans are still more inclined to nab their tickets for Marvel's heroes. What does this portend for our favorite Jester? Could the pressure of musical numbers and eclectic creativity from Todd Phillips weigh down the box office takings?

Speaking of musicals, the presence of Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn adds a new layer of intrigue. With her Oscar-winning credentials, compounded with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role, this is not your typical sequel. It seems that Phillips is taking bold strides into the realm of music, navigating between the dense emotional undertones of the Joker’s character and the fantastical elements of a musical. Does it mean Hollywood is softening its rigorous stance against on-screen song and dance, or is this a desperate gamble to attract a broader audience?

As we gear up for the release, fans have been keeping an eye on new promotional materials, including striking posters and behind-the-scenes footage that tantalize us with what’s to come. And let's not forget about the adorable action figures from McFarlane Toys, a delightful nod to more traditional comic book aesthetics. Could this upcoming film be to comic fans what a pint of Guinness is to Dubliners? Only time will tell!

Did you know? This sequel sees the much-anticipated collaboration of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix, both of whom are coming off strong awards seasons. Moreover, the Venice Film Festival has become a hotspot for premiering major films, setting a high bar for critical reception, which could be key for "Joker: Folie à Deux" as it inches closer to its release date. Keep your eyes peeled, Ireland! The Joker is set to make quite the splash!