Behind the shocking stabbing in 'Joker: Folie à Deux' – who wields the blade, and what does it mean for the future of the Clown Prince?
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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker faces a surprise attack from an unexpected source in the film's explosive ending, setting the stage for a showdown with Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in the highly-anticipated sequel
Director Todd Phillips promises the stabbing will have major implications, hinting that the Joker may have finally met his match in the unhinged Harley – and that this power shift could reshape the entire Gotham landscape
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Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Todd Phillips, DC, Joker: Folie à Deux, The Dark Knight