Joker 2: DC fans criticise ‘unnecessary’ sequel and push for different villain stories
News of a Joker sequel on the way has been met with an underwhelming reaction from fans.
The 2019 psychological thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular anti-hero won rave reviews, earning its lead an Oscar award for Best Actor.
Today (28 May), reports have emerged that the film’s director Todd Phillips has “struck a deal to co-write the next Joker instalment”.
Despite the overwhelming praise for the original, news of a follow-up to the comic book adaptation has received an underwhelming response with many people arguing that it’s “1000% necessary”.
“Why do we need Joker 2? One was fine. Other than introducing Harley Quinn or Batman, I can’t see what they could do,” responded one user.
Another commented: “I can not think of a less necessary movie than ‘Joker 2.’” Someone else wrote: “Idk how I feel about this. Joker was a complete film on its own. I’m still gonna see Joker 2, but it’s 1000% not necessary.”
“We really don’t need a Joker 2,” said a third person. “The first movie stands very well on its own. It’s a fantastic self-contained story, and adding to it isn’t really necessary. Still gonna see it tho.”
“NOBODY WANTS JOKER 2,” wrote another person.
We really don't need a Joker 2.
The first movie stands very well on its own. It's a fantastic self contained story, and adding to it isn't really necessary.
Still gonna see it tho. https://t.co/jyuMFqOl27— Kallix (@KallixVA) May 28, 2021
Idk how I feel about this. Joker was a complete film on it's own.
I'm still gonna see Joker 2, but it's 1000% not necessary. https://t.co/Mtg0oU8yTB— Toshi (AKA Atoms Chosen) (@FollowerToshi) May 28, 2021
i can not think of a less necessary movie than "joker 2"
— jessica (@jessicalooked) May 28, 2021
The sequel to Joker will flop.
The first film was a fresh take on Joker and was enjoyable because of Phoenix’s performance.
Its ending closed the doors on the character and simply highlighted the death of the Waynes and him going to Arkham.
A sequel is unnecessary.— 𝕯iana, Queen of the Dead. (@HailMother) May 27, 2021
Why do we need Joker 2? One was fine. Other than introducing Harley Quinn or Batman, I can’t see what else they could do. https://t.co/5zYCKkBmmb
— Rampaging Elephant (@rampagelephant) May 27, 2021
Me tweeting we don’t need a Joker 2 movie knowing full well I’ll go see it. pic.twitter.com/1AdDUbZD2j
— BroadStBoss (@BroadStBoss) May 27, 2021
Many users suggested that a better use of resources would be spent on creating an origin story for other villains in the DCU, such as Scarecrow or Mr Freeze.
“Should’ve capitalised on the success of the first, and done a different villain,” commented one user. “Would’ve been way more hype, and not all of us agreeing that we don’t need a Joker 2.”
Another user added: “We really don’t need a Joker 2 movie especially when there’s so many other batman villains who can hold their own movie like Scarecrow? Mr Freeze? Clayface? Killer croc? Etc? Give another character a shot.”
NOBODY WANTS JOKER 2
— sydney (@zodiacstripper) May 27, 2021
Gotham mob families crime drama; Poison Ivy eco-terrorist thriller; Lady Shiva martial arts underworld action epic -- the creative possibilities are endless. What did we get? Joker 2. pic.twitter.com/9IPOF6dm27
— meez, (@wongkarwaiss) May 27, 2021
We really don’t need a Joker 2 movie especially when there’s so many other batman villains who can hold their own movie like Scarecrow? Mr Freeze? Clayface? Killer croc? Etc? Give another character a shot
— sabrina 🦇 ❓0❓❓ (@nightwaynes) May 27, 2021
Should've capitalized on the success of the first, and done a different villain. Would've been way more hype, and not all of us agreeing that we don't need a "Joker 2". https://t.co/pkOEyJqi5S
— Rabbit (@DCSkwad) May 27, 2021
Someone else shared the same sentiment, writing: “Gotham mob families crime drama; Poison Ivy eco-terrorist thriller; Lady Shiva martial arts underworld action epic – the creative possibilities are endless. What did we get? Joker 2.”
You can read The Independent’s four-star review of Joker here.
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