While everybody is eagerly anticipating Joker: Folie a Deux, aka Joker 2, their insane budget and even salaries will shock you. Since it’s Lady Gaga and acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix in the leading roles, Warner Bros. reportedly spent too much on them.

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Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker 2 (Image via Instagram)

The sequel to Joker starring pop sensation Lady Gaga and Hollywood’s most talented actor Joaquin Phoenix is on the way, while its budget and salaries are starling fans. The budget of Joker 2 reportedly rose to around $200 million, along with the singer getting $12 million and Phoenix earning $20 million as their pay.

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Budget is Three Times More Than The First Film

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Joker 2 budget rose to $200 million (Image via Instagram)

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Looks like the star power in Joker 2 came through a big amount. Lady Gaga takes on Harley Quinn, and Joaquin Phoenix is returning as the Clown Prince of Crime, and their salaries will definitely interest you. According to Variety, the Poker Face singer is getting $12 million, while the Napoleon star is being paid a sum of $12 million. As for the budget, it significantly rose to $200 million, and fans can’t endure this.

The first film had a budget of $60 million, and now that the sequel is worth three times, fans have expressed high expectations from both Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. Along with the leading stars of Joker 2, director and writer Todd Phillips is also earning a big amount. Not only did fans criticize the sequel’s budget, but also some from the industry believe that spending this much money is considered irresponsible.

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Another major concern about Joker 2‘s ballooned budget is how the film will be received by fans and viewers. No doubt the first film was a huge success, but at the same time, we cannot forget the current scenario of superhero films. While Warner Bros. has a history of successful projects, it also faced significant failures. However, Phoenix’s portrayal was highly praised by fans, and they expect even more thrill in his character. As for Lady Gaga, it is the singer’s first time playing such a complex and intriguing role, which was previously helmed by Margot Robbie.

When Will Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s Joker 2 Trailer Arrive?

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Harley Quinn and Joker in Joker 2 (Image via Instagram)

The first film was an incredible phenomenon, featuring DC’s most deranged villain in the best way possible. The sequel isn’t the same, as it features another complex and the love interest of Joker: Harley Quinn. The upcoming film is a musical fantasia and will discover how the two most complex characters fell in love at Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum.

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As for the film’s trailer, director Todd Phillips teased another look for the leading stars and hinted at the trailer to be released in April. When a fan commented on the director’s post featuring the iconic duo, Phillips replied:

“Been getting this question a lot. The movie comes out in October. So our first teaser won’t be out until mid-April.”

The director used his social media accounts, notably Instagram to tease intriguing looks of the Bloody Marry singer and the Oscar-winning actor. Joker 2 was announced soon after the first film, but since fans were unaware of the major elements, it didn’t earn much attention. But now that we’re so close to witnessing the couple and their story, fans are expecting Joker 2 to be extremely engaging.

Joker 2 comes out on October 4, 2024.

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