Although Joker (2019) was initially intended to be a standalone film with no sequel, it was later revealed in November 2019 that a sequel had already been in development.[1] The title was revealed to be Joker: Folie à Deux in June 2022 with a script already in the works at that point. Gaga was revealed to join Phoenix, who also starred in the first part, in the film as Harley Quinn that same month.[2]
On March 22, 2024, sources confirmed that the soundtrack would include 15 cover songs.[3] It was said to heavily lean towards "mostly a jukebox musical" with several renditions and reinterpretations of "very well-known" songs.[4] Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir explained that there would be "a lot of music" for the soundtrack, acknowledging that the film would be a musical with a direction that is "both logical and also very surprising".[5] Footage from the set teased the 1948 musical duet "Easter Parade" by Fred Astaire and Judy Garland, "A Couple of Swells" and a portion of the first movie's original tracklist.[6] Further reports included "That's Entertainment!" (1953) and "Cheek to Cheek".[7] The film's only original song is "Folie à Deux", written and performed by Gaga.
Speaking to Variety in August 2024, the film's director, Todd Phillips, confirmed that Phoenix and Gaga perform renditions of "Get Happy", "For Once in My Life", and "What the World Needs Now Is Love".[8] A first teaser was released on September 3, 2024, that saw Gaga and Phoenix singing the lyrics to "Get Happy", famously interpreted by Judy Garland.[9] The same day, Interscope Records made vinyl and CD formats of the soundtrack available for pre-order.[10] A second teaser, released on September 18, 2024, featured Gaga singing "That's Life", while other promotional material included excerpts of the songs "For Once in My Life" and "What the World Needs Now Is Love".[11]
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