The short answer
The newest Joker movie is called Joker: Folie à Deux. It is the 2024 sequel to Joker (2019), directed again by Todd Phillips, with Joaquin Phoenix returning as Arthur Fleck and Lady Gaga joining the cast as Harley Quinn. It opened in US theaters on October 4, 2024. If you are about to pay for a copy, confirm three things before checkout: the full title including the subtitle, the release year 2024, and the format you actually want to own or rent. Listings that read only "Joker" are most often the 2019 film, and plenty of buyers end up with the wrong disc or the wrong digital license because of it.
What to look for before you buy
- Exact title and year. Search for Joker: Folie à Deux and check that the product page lists 2024. The accent on "à" varies between retailers, so try both spellings if a search comes back empty.
- Own or rent. A rental unlocks for a short viewing window once you press play, while a purchase stays in that retailer's library. Decide which one you want before you compare anything else.
- Format match. A 4K UHD disc needs a UHD player and a display that handles HDR. A standard Blu-ray plays in far more machines, and a DVD is the fallback for older setups.
- Bundles. Some retailers sell the 2019 film and the 2024 sequel together. Check the contents list so you are not paying twice for the film you already own.
- Audio and subtitles. If you watch with subtitles or a surround system, verify the listed language tracks and subtitle options on the exact edition you are buying.
Specs and format bands to compare
- Runtime: roughly two hours and twenty minutes, so plan a single sitting.
- US rating: R, which means you may be asked for ID at a theater and some digital storefronts apply age checks.
- Picture tiers: 4K UHD with HDR at the top, standard Blu-ray in the middle, DVD at the bottom.
- Digital rental window: often about 48 hours after you start playback, rather than 48 hours after purchase.
- Digital purchase: permanent access inside one retailer's account, which does not transfer to a competing service.
- Physical disc: no account required, but check the region code printed on the case.
Common pitfalls
- Mixing up the continuities. The Joker who appears in The Batman films is a separate character in a separate series. Same name, different story.
- Buying a rental by mistake. Rental and purchase buttons often sit side by side, and the cheaper one is easy to tap.
- Assuming a code works everywhere. Digital codes included with a disc are tied to specific services and regions, and they expire.
- Trusting a third-party code seller. Codes bought outside the studio or a major retailer can be invalid or already redeemed.
- Skipping the first film. The sequel picks up directly from the 2019 ending, so watching that one first makes the story land better.
FAQ
Is there a third Joker movie?
No third film in this series has been announced. Joker: Folie à Deux is the current installment.
Is the new Joker movie a musical?
It is a drama built around musical numbers and fantasy sequences rather than a traditional stage-style musical, so expect songs woven into the story instead of a continuous songbook.
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Do I have to watch the 2019 film first?
It is not strictly required, but the sequel references the earlier events often enough that the first film is worth the time.
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Where can I watch it?
Availability moves between theaters, digital stores, and streaming services, so check current listings rather than relying on a page you saved months ago.