Synopsis:

I’m excited to present my fan-edit of Joker Folie à Deux, now re-envisioned as Joker: Part II. The purpose of this edit isn’t to veer off from Todd Phillips’ original story path, but to slightly alter its final destination. Through these changes, I aim to streamline the film, focusing on elements that truly resonate while trimming back aspects that detract from its intensity. Below are some of the key points behind this reimagined journey.

Intentions:

BIGGEST CHANGES: Musical In Joker: Part II, any musical scenes sung by Arthur have been cut, leaving only numbers performed by Harley and the Joker persona. Joaquin Phoenix, while a phenomenal actor, isn’t as strong a singer as Lady Gaga, and this edit emphasizes a divide between Arthur and Joker. Here, the musical performances symbolize Joker’s darker side, leaving Arthur as the observer rather than the performer. Harley’s presence amplifies this, using the music to reflect her deepening connection to Joker’s world. Joker/Harley’s Relationship This edit aims to solidify Harley and Joker’s relationship as one of mutual, albeit twisted, loyalty and love. Harley no longer deceives Arthur; instead, she becomes a more sympathetic character, falling into a true, if tragic, romance with the Joker persona. This dynamic offers a fresh take on their iconic bond, showing Harley’s vulnerability as she falls deeper under the Joker’s influence and her unwavering, even innocent, loyalty to him. The Real Joker One of the biggest shifts in this edit is fully committing to Arthur Fleck as the Joker. Instead of distancing him from the character, this fan-edit embraces the duality within him: Arthur and Joker as two separate personalities locked in a battle for dominance. We witness this struggle play out as Arthur attempts to reclaim control throughout the story, only for Joker to emerge victoriously in the end. This approach maintains the film’s original thematic undercurrents but deepens the portrayal of Arthur’s fractured psyche. The Ending The final scenes have been completely reworked, adding a new edge to Joker’s legacy. The revised ending follows Joker’s escape from the courthouse, his brutal revenge on the Arkham guards, and an escape with Harley that symbolizes the lasting bond they’ve formed. Through careful retooling of footage, VFX additions, and a seamless blend of outside sources, this ending strives to remain immersive, though it does ask the viewer for some suspension of disbelief. Whether it succeeds or not—that’s up to you to decide.

Change List:

Added Batmatt Fan-Edits Intro Added brand new “Joker Part II” title card Cut Arthur kissing another inmate Trimmed Arthur and Harley’s first conversation Cut Arthur’s first musical number in Arkham Cut Harley sneaking Arthur a condom and having sex with him as she no longer tries to deceive him here Cut Arthur’s musical number in his TV interview Retooled footage to end Arthur’s interview by having him attack the TV Reporter Replaced Arthur’s singing going into the courthouse with the iconic OST “Bathroom Dance” Trimmed Harley’s musical number outside the courthouse Cut Arthur’s argument with his lawyer about Harley during the trail Cut Arthur’s realization after his “assault” at Arkham that he is not the Joker Cut the bring thrown in his cell while another inmate is beaten to death by the guards Cut Arthur’s speech to the Jury announcing he’s not the joker Cut Arthur’s call to Harley after the trial Retooled footage from the film “The Foreigner” to set up Arthur preparing a bomb at Arkham during the films conclusion. Added explosion VFX to exterior shots of Arkham Asylum Added AI News Reporter audio talking about the explosion at Arkham Asylum Retooled footage to show riots outside the Gotham Courthouse after the explosion at Arkham Cut all ending scenes in which Arthur is rejected by Harley, taken back to Arkham, and dies in a shanking Moved the Moonlight Joker/Harley Dance to the end of the film And many more changes to streamline the film!

Additional Notes:

This fan-edit is my homage to Phillips’ Joker universe, exploring what happens when these characters take control of their own destinies. Thank you for joining me in this reimagined journey! How to Watch: EMAIL ME! Putting this at top so it’s the first king people read. I will not be sending out links through DM’s because of the possibility of getting banned. Email: Matthewmandes23@gmail.com