Overview

• Co-showrunner James Tucker confirms the series will introduce a markedly new interpretation of the Joker in its next season.
• The creative approach is rooted in long-running DC Comics depictions that veteran readers may recognize.
• Producers emphasize the show operates independently from Matt Reeves’ movies, with no requirement to echo that franchise’s Joker.
• Season 2 is slated to stream on Prime Video, with plans pointing to 2026 but no specific release date or casting revealed.
• Season 1’s reinventions, including a female Penguin and a reimagined Harley Quinn, set the stage for further bold character updates.