Short answer

The newest Joker movie is Joker: Folie à Deux. Warner Bros. released it in US theaters on October 4, 2024. It is the sequel to 2019's Joker and the second entry in director Todd Phillips' standalone series. Joaquin Phoenix returns as Arthur Fleck, and Lady Gaga joins the cast as Harley Quinn. As of now, no third Joker feature has been released or announced.

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Key facts at a glance

  • Title: Joker: Folie à Deux
  • US theatrical release: October 4, 2024
  • Director: Todd Phillips
  • Lead cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga
  • Runtime: about 138 minutes
  • Rating: R
  • Preceded by: Joker (2019)

How to confirm you are looking at the newest one

  1. Check the release year on the listing. A 2024 date means the sequel. A 2019 date means the first film.
  2. Read the subtitle. The newest film carries the words "Folie à Deux" in the title.
  3. Scan the cast line. Lady Gaga appears only in the 2024 film.
  4. Compare the runtime. The sequel runs roughly 138 minutes, while the 2019 film runs about 122.
  5. Match the poster art. The sequel uses a two-person pose with a musical stage motif, not the solo clown staircase image.
  6. Verify against a studio or ticketing listing instead of a reuploaded clip channel.

Where the two films differ

The 2019 film is a solo character study set in a decaying Gotham City. It follows Arthur Fleck from failed comedian to masked rioter. The 2024 sequel picks up with Arthur already institutionalized at Arkham State Hospital, awaiting trial for the events of the first film. It adds musical sequences and a larger ensemble. If the movie you are checking has song numbers or a courtroom thread, it is the 2024 release.

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Common mix-ups

  • Heath Ledger's Joker belongs to The Dark Knight (2008), a different franchise.
  • Jared Leto played the character in Suicide Squad (2016) and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).
  • A brief Joker scene appears in The Batman (2022), but that is a cameo, not a Joker film.
  • Animated and video game appearances do not count as theatrical Joker movies.

Bottom line

If someone asks what the newest Joker movie is, name Joker: Folie à Deux and cite the October 4, 2024 US release date. Any other answer points to an older film, a different franchise, or a cameo.

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