"Joker: Folie à Deux" filmmaker Todd Phillips is backpedaling on whether or not the supervillain sequel is a musical, admitting in a "Fresh Air" interview Monday that it is, in fact, "the very definition of a musical.

Joker wrapped, Phillips knew he wanted to do more with Batman's archnemesis. Joker: Folie à Deux is a musical sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

We have witnessed Bruce Wayne in the world of Joaquin Phoenix's Joker only once, but it has been enough to cheer us up. Meanwhile, director Todd Phillips has come forth to talk about how his protagonist would react to the existence of a Batman in his version of Gotham City.

When Joker wrapped in 2019, Phillips knew he wanted to do more with the character. Joker: Folie à Deux picks up two years after the original, and features singing by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

Director Todd Phillips verifies what a headache working with Joaquin Phoenix was when making 'Joker: Folie a Deux.'

Oscar-winning & $1B+ grosser Joker did not release in China, but the sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, has been confirmed for October 16 in the market

Folie à Deux have hinted that audiences may find the ending a little divisive, and director Todd Phillips is all too aware of how some fans will react.

Early test audiences for Joker 2 made it clear to director Todd Phillips that the ending would give viewers...uh, something to think about.