'Joker 2' ending: Director Todd Phillips CONFIRMS film's shocking twist about "real" Joker |

Joaquin Phoenix returns in 'Joker: Folie a Deux,' continuing Arthur Fleck's dark narrative. Directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel introduces a pivotal twist involving a 'Young Inmate' who ultimately suggests Arthur inspires the real Joker. According to Phillips, Arthur's story is an origin, not the definitive Joker origin, sparking significant audience intrigue.