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MovieDC Elseworlds

Joker

4 Oct 2019 · 2h 2m

In a decaying 1981 Gotham, failed comedian Arthur Fleck is beaten down by the city until he becomes the figure it was waiting for. A stand-alone character study with no superheroes.

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Where Joker fits

UniverseDC Universe (DCEU & DCU)
SectionDC Elseworlds
Release order#8 of 30, after Shazam!
Chronological order#26, after Mister Miracle and before Joker: Folie à Deux
Timeline noteStand-alone; set in 1981 in its own Gotham. Appended with the other Elseworlds titles, Joker films before the Batman saga.
Where to watch (UK)Varies by region
Counts towards progressNo: optional Elseworlds (Joker & The Batman)
Watch time2h 2m
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Around it in release order

  1. 5Justice League2017
  2. 6Aquaman2018
  3. 7Shazam!2019
  4. 8Joker2019
  5. 9Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)2020
  6. 10Wonder Woman 19842020
  7. 11The Suicide Squad2021