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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · movie

Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux dominated the news cycle following its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where critics debated its musical format and the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

The clues

  1. 🎭

    Venice premiere reactions suggest a polarizing shift into musical territory that may alienate traditional comic book purists.

    via Variety
  2. 📈

    Early tracking numbers indicate a massive opening weekend, though the experimental R-rated swing remains a high-stakes gamble for the studio.

    via The Hollywood Reporter
  3. 🃏

    The lead performer opens up about losing significant weight again to return to the psyche of the infamous laughing outcast.

    via Entertainment Weekly
  4. 🎤

    A new pop-icon co-star describes the intensive live-singing process required to capture the shared delusion at the film’s core.

    via Deadline

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