Why has the Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga sequel been labelled a flop? - The reviews have not been glowing for the sequel so far

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the ending of "Joker: Folie à Deux." The smoke has cleared, the dust has settled, and fans everywhere are taking a very mature and healthy approach to dealing with their uncomfortable feelings about every controversial thing in "Joker: Folie à Deux.

In 2019, Joaquin Phoenix shined bright as the utterly sinister villain Joker in, you guessed it, Joker. The role, which was raved by viewers, also landed Phoenix his first-ever Oscar win. So, of course,

You might be one of many who hated the Joker 2 ending, but Joaquin Phoenix has finally weighed in with a more positive take.

Joaquin Phoenix has weighed in on the ending of Joker: Folie à Deux, explaining how he managed to find some warmth in a shocking moment.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” picks up with Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ), institutionalized at Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for his violent crimes. As he grapples with his fractured identity, Arthur finds love with fellow inmate Lee (Gaga) and begins embracing the music that has always played inside his chaotic mind.

In the first clip, Joaquin tells Lady Gaga to stand up as the audience claps following a screening of Joker: Folie à Deux; in the second, they politely seem to argue about what song is the best in the movie;