Fans of Joker: Folie à Deux have been chattering online speculating about the film's cut scenes and alternate endings. With so much left undone by this theatrical release, where much was expected from sequences involving Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck, the viewers are left questioning what could have been.
Discussions broke out on the number of alternate endings filmed and whether any of these omitted scenes would be included in the home release or the director's cut. Some fans found that key scenes have been trimmed for the film to reach its optimal runtime, while others believe that these scenes were left out intentionally to get the right flow and feel of this film.
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The possible multiple endings have been one of the major interests of most people, especially considering the complexities of the film's storyline.
Fans awaiting the behind-the-scenes footage have rushed to X (formerly Twitter) sharing thoughts, theories, and hopes about what might be revealed behind the scenes about characters and the final directions taken by the story.
@MoviesThatMaher: "How many different endings did they shoot?"
This viewer is asking a question on the number of alternative endings shot while also expressing how much was shot that didn't make it into the final cut of the movie.
@mijimaru8: "Can’t wait to see the behind the scenes footage and deleted scenes in the home release."
Many fans, like Tony, were eagerly awaiting the home release, hoping that Joker: Folie à Deux would include bonus footage and deleted scenes, most particularly rumored to be of the Harleys.
@RichardArbuste: "No different endings. The sequence at the staircase was just cut shorter..."
Richard is somewhat analytical about this one, indicating that the staircase sequence likely was shorter than it is and that Harley's final attempt at reconnection with Arthur was also edited out of the movie.
@DaBeardedXeno: "Seeing as everything after he meets Lee at the steps is what I hated about a movie I otherwise adored..."
For some, like DaBeardedXeno, these are frustrating, and they hope deleted scenes will aid an individual in crafting a version of this movie that they like.
@MatthewMcGhe: "Was the scene where Gaga is dancing... on the iconic steps a staged thing...?"
This fan is wondering if the much-discussed dance scene was cut for runtime or if it was only staged for marketing, and to leave the audience wondering what's the intent behind that kind of scene.
@GagaUnderMike: "This scene in particular, they filmed different (unknown numbers) versions..."
Damien is quite sure that there are several endings filmed to feed theories of alternative endings and what may have changed them.
Why were scenes cut from Joker: Folie à Deux?
Many fans believe that scenes were trimmed from Joker: Folie à Deux to improve pacing. For many, important moments such as how Harley Quinn dances down the stairs or even her conversation with Arthur were simply edited out to make the movie flow smoother.
Joker: Folie à Deux's theatrical cut indulges far too deeply into the movie's musical aspects, and therefore fans can feel that such scenes repeat too often or break the flow of the movie. Others thought it was a done thing to essentially save particular emotional beats.
Decisions could be made along the lines of the already convoluted plot of Joker: Folie à Deux for not overstuffing the plot with subplots that distract the audiences from Arthur and Harley's descent into madness.
Will the Joker: Folie à Deux home release include deleted scenes?
It is almost home release time with the fans of Joker: Folie à Deux, so the call for behind-the-scenes content is high. Everyone wishes the Blu-ray release would tease more extended cuts, deleted scenes, or at least an alternate ending or two.
With so much talk, and even contemplation on social media platforms: a Joker: Folie à Deux home release may satisfy curiosity from fans and say profound things about decisions during the editing room.
Another could be a director's commentary or featurette regarding what cuts were made and, from that viewpoint, potentially give the viewer an even greater appreciation for what Todd Phillips intended to convey in the film.
Catch Joker: Folie à Deux in theatres or hold out for it to drop on one of the streaming services.
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