IMDb's Most Anticipated Movies of 20249 of 10
2. Joker: Folie à Deux | Expected in theaters Oct. 4, 2024
It’s safe to expect the unexpected with Todd Phillips' Joker sequel, Joker: Folie a Deux. The director was adamant his 2019 film was a standalone during its initial release, only for Phillips to announce a follow-up was in development the following June. Comics fans took up considerable server space speculating online about whether the clown prince of crime’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn, would make an appearance in the movie, but few people guessed it would be pop icon Lady Gaga who would secure the role. And no one — we mean no one — was ready for the news that the picture would be a musical. Add to all this mystery the new cast additions of Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener in unannounced roles, and it’s easy to see why this enigmatic continuation is one of the most anticipated of the year.
It’s safe to expect the unexpected with Todd Phillips' Joker sequel, Joker: Folie a Deux. The director was adamant his 2019 film was a standalone during its initial release, only for Phillips to announce a follow-up was in development the following June. Comics fans took up considerable server space speculating online about whether the clown prince of crime’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn, would make an appearance in the movie, but few people guessed it would be pop icon Lady Gaga who would secure the role. And no one — we mean no one — was ready for the news that the picture would be a musical. Add to all this mystery the new cast additions of Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener in unannounced roles, and it’s easy to see why this enigmatic continuation is one of the most anticipated of the year.