It is to be the first movie in a series of DC-based movies separate from the shared DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The movie is directed by Todd Phillips. It stars Joaquin Phoenix as the eponymous super villain. It also stars Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Bill Camp, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Douglas Hodge, Marc Maron, Josh Pais
10/04/2019. C18. Theatrical. 02/17/2020. C18. Theatrical. Re-release. During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure. iZhj.