Gotham is about to descend deeper into madness. The first official trailer for Joker (2025) has just been released, and Jared Leto returns as Arthur Fleck, the man who will become the infamous Joker, alongside Margot Robbie as the deadly and chaotic Harley Quinn. This new chapter promises to take viewers on a terrifying, psychological journey that explores the depths of madness, love, and villainy.
Directed by Todd Phillips (Joker, The Hangover), Joker (2025) picks up where the previous film left off, with Arthur Fleck now fully embracing his role as the Clown Prince of Crime. In this darker, twisted story, Arthur’s relationship with Harley Quinn begins to evolve as the two bond over their shared love of chaos and destruction, ultimately leading to the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 of Gotham’s most dangerous crime duo.
The teaser opens with Arthur Fleck (Leto) sitting alone in a darkened room, the flickering light of a TV casting eerie shadows on his face. His voice, low and unsettling, cuts through the silence: “They’ve been laughing at me all my life. But now, it’s my turn.”
Key moments from the trailer include:
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Arthur Fleck’s transformation into the Joker, as his insanity spirals out of control, with unsettling scenes of him smearing makeup on his face, laughing maniacally, and donning the iconic clown mask
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Harley Quinn (Robbie) entering the scene as a psychiatrist in Gotham’s Arkham Asylum, who is both fascinated and horrified by Arthur’s mind, eventually becoming seduced by his twisted charm
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Arthur and Harley’s relationship blossoming into a chaotic love affair, as they wreak havoc across Gotham City, pushing each other to new extremes of violence and madness
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A brutal sequence where Joker and Harley cause mayhem at a Gotham gala, taunting the rich and powerful, using their intelligence, charisma, and cruelty to outwit and destroy
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The arrival of Gotham’s most powerful figures, including Commissioner Gordon (played by Ben Mendelsohn) and Bruce Wayne (played by Tye Sheridan), who begin to feel the consequences of the Joker and Harley’s reign of terror on the city
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A shocking moment where Joker and Harley face off against Gotham’s finest in a violent showdown, leaving the streets littered with chaos as they laugh and dance amidst the destruction
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The haunting image of Arthur Fleck’s face, bloodied and smeared with tears, as he looks into the mirror and embraces the Joker persona fully, finally accepting that there’s no turning back from the abyss
The film promises a deep dive into the psychology of one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history, blending psychological horror with visceral action and intense character development. Leto’s return to the role of Joker is both chilling and captivating, while Robbie’s Harley Quinn brings an unpredictable, chaotic energy to the film.
Social media is already buzzing with excitement, with hashtags like #Joker2025, #LetoAndRobbie, and #GothamsClownPrince trending across platforms.
Joker (2025) is set to hit theaters on September 18, 2025, with a special IMAX release.
One man. One woman. And a city ready to burn. 🎭💥
