Joker 2: Will Arthur be killed by Harley Quinn?

"Joker 2" is all set to focus on Joker, Harley Quinn and antiheroes of DC universe. There are many fan-based theories around Joker 2, one of which includes a narrative that Harley Quinn many kill Arthur on screen, similar to the way he murdered Murray Franklin on live TV in the film Joker, according to a Dexerto report.

The first part of Joker, a similar psychological thriller, mostly based on the characters of the DC universe, stars Joaquin Phoenix as the lead as Joker. It released in 2019 and was critically acclaimed by viewers, making it one of the highest grossing films of 2019. The film also earned Joaquin Phoenix his Academy Award for Best Actor, among many other accolades including Golden Lion, after premiering at the 76th Venice International Film Festival held back in 2019.

Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn: What's cooking between them in "Joker 2"?

According to the background in the 2019-film Joker, Arthur Fleck is a full-fledged clown and aspiring stand-up comedian but suffers from severe neurological disorders that give him laughing fits. He then enters a dark path, that even involves incidents with the Wayne family and young Bruce Wayne. Bruce, interestingly, is the character behind one of DC's biggest superhero Batman.


Joker also involves the murder of Murray Franklin on live television, after the latter mocked Arthur Fleck's failed comedy performances and mocking called him a 'Joker', triggering Arthur to commit a drastic crime, that too on live TV.

Interestingly, Quinn has been a formidable figure in the DC circuit and may be a 'bad influence' around Joker, and the intriduction of Harley Quinn in Joker 2 will be a top moment as the double antihero performance will set screens ablaze. However, fan theories suggest that they may be placed against each other in this scenario.

Joker 2: Release date, what to expect

Joker: Folie à Deux which is the official name for Joker 2, according to the Dexerto report, will be premiering on October 4 this year globally. The world will be watching as the celebrated antihero taken on his foes.

FAQs:

Q1. Who is Bruce Wayne? Is he Batman?
A1. Bruce Wayne is a fictional character in the DC Comics who goes on to assume the role of Batman, a celebrated superhero in Gotham City.

Q2. Who does Joker kill on live TV?
A2. When Murray Franklin mocked Arthur Fleck's performances on live television, and called him a 'Joker', Arthur, who is the protagonist of the film 'Joker', murdered Murray, that too on live TV.