Joker: Folie à Deux Ending Explained - The Truth About Harley Quinn's Rejection

For fans of "Joker" who watched the sequel, "Joker: Folie à Deux," there were some confusing moments at the very end of the film, one in particular! There's the epic scene of Harley Quinn rejecting Arthur Fleck on a grand staircase.

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As many people pondered what Director Todd Phillips, intended for this special moment in the series! They left wondering how he would explain things and give fans insight into this scene. A major scene of rejection at the end of this epic story, so much had taken place that was leading to this grand, symbolic moment of a broken relationship. Some fans thought that it may have just been "Arthur Fleck's" imagined event.

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A Big Reveal from Todd Phillips

Arthur Fleck/Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) and Lee Quinzel/Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) share a nose-to-nose kiss in Joker: Folie à Deux Image

In an amazing twist that had the power to give fans what they were seeking. "Todd Phillips" spoke in a special interviEW. There was nothing he liked better than clearing the air about those complex, cinematic moments for fans! In a world where there are often these mysteries around certain stories, he chose to open up the dialogue a bit.

What did "Todd Phillips tell the audience and everyone waiting to understand this scene?

He said that it was a true moment between "Arthur" and Harley
He didn't give this any fantasy. There was a true heart to that moment. "Harley" is truly rejecting "Arthur," because he did not live up to her crazy fantasies of who she thought he could be!
That would mean all the events had transpired, and no portion of the events at the end were fabricated!

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Arthur Fleck- The End of the Journey

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What really helped audiences get to understand "Joker: Folie à Deux," was not only its cast or amazing storyline but those complex, sometimes even frustrating elements about the true motives behind the characters. If there's anyone who loves an unexpected, dark and compelling story about "Arthur Fleck" then you will really have some moments to discuss how the movie ends!

What could have made it better? As viewers and fans are wondering about how this came together, "Todd Phillips" shared that the end of the movie was meant to show "Arthur Fleck" making a realization about himself. The realization came with this incredible power of accepting who he really is and rejecting this outside persona, "the Joker," that the entire world, the town of Gotham especially, has made him out to be!

In an incredible twist. Harley Quinn makes this connection, this important moment clear! She wasn't invested in Arthur but what was an elaborate image of him!

For those who had been following along from the first movie, that might leave fans with more than a few things to consider. With "Harley Quinn," turning her back. It was not about her or those on the outside world. It's more about what made this relationship come crashing down in the way it did!

It gave us an important lesson from the movie- a very deep connection as to why this series really makes people pay attention. It really had some great details! It made some incredible use of Harley Quinn to drive home some points.

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How Joker: Folie à Deux Made it Happen

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn walking down stairs in Joker Folie à Deux Image

Some might be surprised by the clarity and simplicity in this explanation from Phillips, but that really might be part of his appeal, too! With so many directors not offering the same insight!

With the information from "Todd Phillips", it was the end of the journey for "Arthur". Fans should definitely be tuned into those final scenes in the series.

If you recall this was supposed to show the end for "Arthur."

There was some powerful imagery of Harley. That's a common, running theme throughout the movie, showing her wearing a big dose of make-up! While that would imply a deeper, more complex event where "Arthur" might be envisioning these. It didn't necessarily play out this way as "Todd Phillips" has assured us! A great ending! For anyone who may have a sense that it might have been a moment in time when things were better, there's a real lesson from this, showing the reality of a relationship and "Arthur's" incredible struggle as a character to really have a deep connection with anyone, including someone who cares! This moment showed fans the real-world issues and how complex a person who may struggle with these mental, social problems can truly be. There's really nothing left to the imagination. That's a bold move as there's a true sense of tragedy that doesn't give anyone a lot of room for hope!

But to be clear about the intent, it looks to bring a message from a big, popular director- his intention. You've seen some movie endings, those which try to drive home big messages! But what's even cooler is that Phillips decided to break it down for everyone, and explain how this whole thing was all coming together. Even those who feel that "Arthur," deserves to be seen differently and had the potential for something else with "Harley," that's all part of the story!

There's no question about that moment! "Joker: Folie à Deux" has had so much to talk about and this is only one scene! Even as fans give it some critical thought it may have a major influence as to what they might think of the franchise as a whole.

For anyone who has missed out, be sure to check out this exciting film. And that’s what makes "Joker: Folie à Deux" so powerful and inspiring! There are those that find their movies to have an impact, but "Todd Phillips" takes those themes that are both hard hitting, heartbreaking, yet inspiring. To get you really thinking! A true example of something remarkable that a creator like "Phillips," can put out for the world to experience.

Joker: Folie à Deux Ending Explained - The Truth About Harley Quinn's Rejection

A Big Reveal from Todd Phillips

Arthur Fleck- The End of the Journey

How Joker: Folie à Deux Made it Happen

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