How to Watch Joker in Order
To watch Joker, start with Joker.
Watch Joker in release order for a first viewing — start with Joker (2019). There are 2 films, released between 2019–2024. That is 4.3 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 2 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 2 watched- 1Joker2019Essential122m
- 2Joker: Folie à Deux2024138m
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Joker?
For a first viewing, watch Joker in release order, starting with Joker (2019) and ending with Joker: Folie à Deux (2024). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Joker films are there?
There are 2 Joker films.
Can I skip any Joker films?
1 of the 2 films carry the main story: Joker. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Joker?
Start with Joker, released in 2019. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Joker?
Watching every Joker film takes 4.3 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 2 hours.

