“Joker 2: Folie à Deux” is censored in France after publication of promotional poster: What is it about?

The second installment of “Joker: Folie à Deux” will be released on October 4, 2024, so its promotional poster has already been published in different countries around the world along with the release date of the first trailer.

However, the poster of the film directed by Todd Phillips was censored in France after a detail in the image composition.

It turns out that, in the promotional poster, you see the character Arthur Fleckinterpreted by Joaquin Phoenix, Hold a cigarette between your fingers.

This detail was censored in France due to the regulations that exist in that countrywhich prohibits advertising and propaganda of the consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Known as the lhey evinwas enacted in 1991 and prevents the promotion of products already described in advertising. For this reason, the poster for “Joker 2: Folie à Deux” was modified.

In the new version of the official poster, Phoenix’s character is seen with his hands free, without holding the cigarette. In addition, Lady Gaga figures, who will play Harley Quinn in the new film. They both perform a dance in elegant clothing.

It should be noted that, despite having removed the cigar from the promotional poster, it emerged that the tape will not have to be digitally modified, since the character will be able to continue smoking.

The first trailer for “Joker 2: Folie à Deux” will be released on April 9, while the film will be released on October 4 in theaters around the world.