CBR

  • The Joker is known for his ambiguous origin story. 1 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in the Joker

  • DC has never nailed down a singular history for the Clown Prince of Crime. 2 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in the Joker

  • Todd Phillips' upcoming Joker movie has some fans worried this might change. 3 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker Profile

  • But it's highly unlikely Joker will present the character's canonical origin. 4 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker

  • Other films have tried this before, but the singular story approach has never taken. 5 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix in the Joker Movie

  • Joker could be an Elseworlds story or a surprising new pivot for the DCEU. 6 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix in The Joker Poster

  • Either way, revel in the weirdness and, you know, put a smile on. 7 / 7

    Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in the Joker