Joker: Folie A Deux Ending & Real Meaning Explained

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Joker: Folie à DeuxTodd Phillips" Joker: Folie à Deux deconstructs Arthur Fleck"s Joker identity and flips the previous DC solo movie on its head. Joker"s chaotic ending saw Arthur Fleck kill Murray Franklin in cold blood on national television, inspiring a revolution across Gotham City that led to Thomas and Martha Wayne"s deaths. Joker"s standalone nature didn"t set up a sequel explicitly, but Joker: Folie à Deux"s high-budget musical follow-up to the Joker"s origin story offered another glimpse at Arthur Fleck"s early days as the Joker, as well as Lady Gaga"s Harley Quinn origin story and her romance with the villain.
Despite Joker"s hints at a unique yet faithful DC universe with a young Batman and an old Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux throws all chances of an eventual "Batman vs Joker" battle out the window. Arthur Fleck brings out his Joker persona one last time during his trial, but he abandons it after Lee Quinn leaves him and the Arkham guards break his spirit, realizing that the Joker is nothing but an excuse to indulge in violent fantasies. Joker: Folie à Deux skips post-credits scenes, as it ends on a sour note that makes a sequel seemingly impossible.
The Young Inmate Kills Arthur Fleck… And Becomes A New Joker Arthur Fleck Accidentally Creates A New, More Violent Joker Custom image by Nicolas Ayala Arthur Fleck taps into his Joker persona during his trial not only because it supports the theory that he"s innocent "by reason of insanity", but also because Arthur"s Joker identity has become a refuge for him during times of crisis. As Joker, Arthur mocks the law and gathers support from his followers. However, Arthur"s guilt only hangs heavier on his shoulders as time goes on. Arthur kills his Joker persona by dropping his act in the middle of trial and confessing his guilt to the judge and jury. This moment starts a countdown to Arthur Fleck"s imminent death.
Arthur Fleck meets the same fate as Murray Franklin: he"s killed by a stranger who grew obsessed with him and felt betrayed by his words on national television
After losing his chance to leave Arkham State Prison, Arthur Fleck appears to be at peace with his fate. Arthur watches cartoons alongside his fellow prisoners and the same guards that beat him up, yet he"s calmly focused on the TV without indulging in his wild fantasies. Jackie Sullivan calls him for a visit, but before Arthur gets to learn his visitor"s identity, another Arkham patient stops him, tells him a joke, and stabs him to death. Arthur Fleck meets the same fate as Murray Franklin: he"s killed by a stranger who grew obsessed with him and felt betrayed by his words on national television.


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