Did you catch "Joker: Folie à Deux"?
This sequel, from director Todd Phillips, came out in October 2024. This time the story was all about Arthur Fleck's world and Harley Quinn being at its heart. But while it's exciting for audiences, and fans loved this movie. A lot of the exciting moments that everyone thought were coming out were cut! These iconic, special moments in the trailer were missing!
A Movie That Left Its Mark
You've seen the movie and got to check out Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the unforgettable Arthur Fleck.
- A part that's going to stick in everyone's memories was Lady Gaga as Lee or the sequel's version of Harley Quinn. And while audiences were given some major surprises, it really looks to be a film that left some serious debate, and a sense that maybe some important scenes might have made it a little bit more well-received. Fans didn't have as much of those scenes!
- The story did go through some intense challenges! The most significant ones included the lack of some of Lady Gaga's performance which really made it hard to get the impact for some audiences. In trailers for the show you'd see how big "Lee" was.
Why Were These Scenes Cut From The Movie:
When you really look at what was taken out, and see what we got it all becomes clearer why it might have been a controversial release!
One of the most notable moments, fans will really enjoy the classic, symbolic "Joker Stairs". It was important for those who watched "Joker," because Fleck did an incredible dance sequence there! Lee is said to have been seen taking a trip to the "stairs" too.
The "Stairs" was where we saw how Fleck and Lee met as they had an awkward exchange, which is a key to how these characters came together, and gave a strong image. This special element made this moment something fans would remember.
Even more exciting is the trailer for "Folie à Deux." The Trailer shows Fleck looking into Arkham Asylum. But it was taken out.
- What really sets it apart is this scene which might have been important as viewers had a chance to see just how much Fleck really wanted to break free.
- You could also get to see how this special moment might be the prelude to his release, which turns out to be super shocking!
A Pregnacy That Was Taken Out:
Fans, were curious as the trailer, showed what appeared to be a big change for the characters. You would think this would have been the key turning point. You can see these iconic two characters in "Joker: Folie à Deux" - dancing! As well, Lee, also known as Harley Quinn in this series was pregnant, making everyone wonder! However, none of those special moments showed up in the theatrical version.
While these changes seem odd it brought to life, Lee's shift to the world of Harley Quinn!
- That moment of dancing on the stairs. There were many other deleted scenes that got cut.
- Lee, who had to convince Fleck, but maybe not in a way that's completely real as the sequel left many questions unanswered.
More Scenes That Didn't Make The Cut:
You saw Lady Gaga in her Harley Quinn costume in the movie.
Fans were given a quick look at what she was bringing, a scene with her being in "Joker's" apartment in a brief, memorable sequence. If it stayed it would have shown how far Lee was able to get close to him! Fans could have had another chance to get a feel about Lee being involved in his prior home with her influence.
The finale of these characters would have been remarkable had this other musical number been kept. This is one of the parts of "Folie à Deux." The special parts. Harley and Joker get to have one more big dance number, to emphasize this amazing moment, this emotional time that they spent with one another. However, "Lee" left him.
What was more controversial were a few special moments! The producers, didn't realize they might cause a bit of a ruckus!
- You got to see "Lee," kiss someone as they were leaving the courthouse! The whole scene was special
- In an interview, with "Entertainment Weekly," director "Phillips," said the decision to take it out of the movie. It had a lack of dialogue which is why it had to be cut.
Some fans who watched the film are furious that it didn't come out as this had a huge meaning behind it.
A Scene From The Trailer That Got Removed
It looked like the film could have had a special finale! This scene took place on those big steps, just outside the courthouse! A big party with tons of people, and you can really see just how wild this movie could have been. Harley was there, dressed as a cool Harley! She had a baby bump, and the scene seemed to be an epic finale! But it didn't work out that way as "Fleck" ended up getting killed in the asylum. This was one of the big things that made audiences so upset and shocked as it could have created a completely new era.
While this series had plenty of surprises that audiences were expecting in "Folie à Deux." and some were met with controversy and left viewers to come up with theories of just how Harley is connected, how much of Fleck's reality was imagined and the questions will never truly go away. "Joker" is definitely a Batman franchise that keeps growing as everyone eagerly awaits "Joker 3." We are eager to see what's coming next from these stars and talented performers, but for now, it seems this movie made some controversial decisions but the end story, the impact will always stick with everyone who enjoyed "Joker,"!
