The inmate follows Arthur's murderous footsteps, punctuating his punchline by shanking Arthur. As Arthur bleeds out on the floor, his killer begins laughing uncontrollably. Then, just out of focus in the background, we see him carve a smile into his face, an unmistakable nod to The Dark Knight 's Joker's scars. Oh, brother.

DC Comics’ adaptation Joker: Folie à Deux has been generating overwhelming buzz since its release, but neither critics nor fans seem impressed by its story or musical numbers. Many in the latter group feel the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster has undone the original’s impact and legacy altogether.