The director of 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' Todd Phillips, has released a fresh snapshot of Joaquin Phoenix in his legendary role as the Joker. Unveiled a year before the movie's release date, the image presents the Joker in the rain, standing among four umbrella-laden individuals resplendent in colorful raincoats of red, orange, blue, and yellow. The image seems to suggest a circus or clown theme. Phillips shared this on Instagram in anticipation of the movie's release date of Oct. 4, 2024. He expressed gratitude for the support received and teased more excitement to come. Notably, Phillips had previously shared another snapshot of Phoenix's Joker with Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn, confirming that filming for the sequel has concluded. The upcoming movie, 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' remains largely a mystery. However, it will not be based in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe but instead will dwell in the DC Elseworlds. Considerable speculation also surrounds whether the film will be a musical, but this remains unconfirmed. The 2019 'Joker' movie got a perfect score in IGN's review, praising Phoenix’s performance and Phillips' unique translation of the original source material. It left both comic book fans and casual viewers alike intrigued and captivated. Meanwhile, updates on the cast and other DC movies continue to be eagerly anticipated. Remember to check out the progress and sneak peeks of 'Joker: Folie à Deux' as we get closer to its release. Interested in sharing your thoughts or tips about the story? Feel free to email your insights to newstips@ign.com.