Does Joker: Folie À Deux Have a Post-Credits Scene?

We are well aware that post-credits sequences are the lifeblood of modern cinema, especially for teasing any sequel lined up ahead.

But does Joker: Folie À Deux work according to our expectations, or does it leave us wanting for more as the haunting music plays behind the credits?

Is there a Post-Credit Scene In Joker: Folie À Deux?

Joker: Folie À Deux does not have a post-credits scene.

Sad, but true indeed. If you were desperately looking for a cheeky Easter Egg for predicting the future of Arthur Fleck’s DC Extended Crossover, the movie does not really fulfill that particular expectation.

But don’t get up just yet – maybe sit down, breathe, and reflect upon this cinematic masterpiece. From all the phenomenal cast to the incredible crew, Director Todd Phillips never misses indeed.

Why is there No Post-Credits Scene?

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in Joker-Folie à Deux | Source: IMDb

Of course, one would ask that. WHY on EARTH would a DC movie not feature a post-credits scene? With all the potential plots that Arthur Fleck might be involved in (later and retrospectively), this seems like a missed opportunity. Or does it?

Well, to understand this dilemma, we must go down the memory lane all the way to 2019. Even the Joker movie from ’19 skipped out on the tradition of having a post-credits scene.

Similarly, Director Phillips seems to have relied on his keen artistic vision to have taken this decision as well, allowing the story to stand on its own, like a mighty big mountain. It was a bold decision then, and it isn’t any less bold now.

He has openly stated that, at present, there are no plans for a third Joker movie. And given this knowledge, a post-credits scene to Folie À Deux doesn’t really make sense (although it is always truly exciting to have one). And that’s the beauty of Folie À Deux – no loose ends, no teases, and no promises. A good ol’ story with a climactic ending.

Is Joker: Folie À Deux a Psych-Thriller-Musical?

Folie À Deux has taken quite a unique turn this time, by creating a creative twist no one could have possibly guessed. In a manner of saying, it’s a musical. With Lady Gaga stepping into the shoes of Harley Quinn, this addition to the Joker universe is a marvelous feast for both the eyes and ears.

The music direction of this movie is sure to sweep you right off your feet, and the credits come off as a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the impeccable musical assortment of the movie.

So, although you’d struggle to find a post-credits scene, you’d surely find one of the most iconic and incredible compositions that reflect the complex emotional core of the movie.

And of course, the haunting tunes that follow the finale of the movie add to the lasting effect that it has on the minds of the viewers – even after you leave the theater, and even when you’re driving back home.

Does This Mean No Future for the Joker Franchise?

Poster Joker-Folie à Deux Poster | Source: IMDb

Cheers to the biggest question that we have now. Is this the end of the Arthur Fleck’s Joker? Probably not. Although the trilogy has visibly ended, the fanbase would never stop obsessing over a rebirth, or another sequel with a different story and characters.

So MAYBE, there’s something cooking in the studios already that we’re unaware about, but DEFINITELY excited about. Regardless, Folie À Deux is a standalone masterpiece indeed.

Some of the biggest production houses today have made us believe that a post-credits scene is almost obligatory, if a sequel has to be teased. But as a whiff of fresh air, Folie À Deux seems to prove how less is more.

“Why So Serious” About the Post-Credits Scene?

With the finale of the movie showing a proper conclusion, it has cemented itself a masterpiece – one that doesn’t need a post-credits scene to entice its fans, but only an unforgettable, iconic story.

Joker: Folie à Deux is a 2024 American musical psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips from a screenplay co-written with Scott Silver. Loosely based on DC Comics characters, it is the sequel to Joker (2019), and stars Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the Joker, with Lady Gaga joining the cast as his love interest Harley Quinn.

Joker: Folie à Deux premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on October 4, 2024.

Plot: Arthur Fleck is in custody at Arkham Asylum awaiting trial for a series of murders he committed as the Joker two years earlier. In music therapy, Arthur meets fellow patient Lee Quinn, who reveals she was imprisoned after burning down an apartment.