Joker: Folie à Deux (score)

The score for Joker: Folie à Deux, the 2024 American psychological thriller musical film directed by Todd Phillips, is expected to play a significant role in the film's narrative and emotional impact. Building upon the Academy Award-winning score of the first film, Joker (2019), composed by Hildur Guðnadóttir, the music is anticipated to further explore the psychological landscape of Arthur Fleck/Joker and Harley Quinn, as well as the complex relationship between them.

While the composer for Joker: Folie à Deux has not been officially confirmed as of late 2023, speculation is rife that Hildur Guðnadóttir will return. Her work on the first film was lauded for its haunting and unsettling melodies, perfectly mirroring Joker's descent into madness. If Guðnadóttir returns, the score is expected to maintain a similar tonal quality while incorporating new musical elements to reflect the film's musical genre.

Given the "Folie à Deux" aspect of the title, which refers to a shared psychosis, the score may explore themes of codependency and the blurring of reality between the two main characters. Musical motifs could be used to represent their individual psychological states and how they influence one another. The musical numbers, if diegetic (originating from within the film's narrative world), will likely be incorporated into the overall score, blurring the line between traditional film score and musical theater. The score’s success will rely heavily on its ability to enhance the film's atmosphere, amplify emotional moments, and provide insight into the characters' mental states.