Joaquin Phoenix to return to big screen as Joker in 2024 sequel

Phoenix, known for playing brooding or emotionally troubled characters, was widely acclaimed for one many critics hailed as one of the most chilling and disturbing performances in modern film.

A motion picture sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller “Joker,” based on one of the world’s best known comic book villains, is set for release in theaters on October 4, 2024, a spokesperson for film distributor Warner Bros said on Wednesday.