'Joker: Folie à Deux' Budget Soars to $200M, Tripling Original's Cost

Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the sequel's musical twist and hefty budget stir debate amid superhero fatigue.

Warner Bros. Discovery invests $200M in 'Joker: Folie à Deux', tripling the budget of the first film.
The sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, is a musical, adding a new dimension to the psychological thriller.
Phoenix and Gaga's salaries contribute significantly to the budget increase, with Phoenix earning $20M and Gaga $12M.
The high budget raises concerns amid a recent trend of superhero movie flops and market volatility.
'Joker: Folie à Deux' is scheduled for release on October 4, 2024, amid mixed fan expectations.