Joker will make its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. 1 / 8
TIFF is scheduled to run from September 5 to September 15. 2 / 8
The film will reportedly have its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. 3 / 8
The Venice Film Festival runs from August 28 to September 7. 4 / 8
Todd Phillips' film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the titular DC villain. 5 / 8
The film is expected to be a sharp departure from the original comic source material. 6 / 8
Joker depicts the aspiring villain as a failed comedian turning to a life of crime. 7 / 8
The film's wide theatrical release is on October 4. 8 / 8