First Trailer Released for<br />Joaquin Phoenix's 'Joker' Movie Warner Brothers have launched the first teaser<br />trailer for their upcoming Joker origin story. ‘Joker’ is directed by Todd Phillips<br />and stars Joaquin Phoenix as the<br />famed psychopathic character. The trailer offers a glimpse into<br />the early life of the Joker and what<br />ultimately causes his descent into madness. The movie is set to hit theaters on October 4, 2019. ‘Joker’ is part of Warner Bros. latest<br />attempt to distance themselves from<br />the concept of an overarching cinematic universe. They officially announced their decision to<br />deemphasize the interconnected universe in<br />2017 after the release of ‘Wonder Woman.’ Their new sub-brand will focus on creating<br />standalone films about various DC characters. It will allow directors to create movies<br />that play to their own strengths, rather<br />than conform to a strict set of expectations. Other movies in this category<br />are a future 'Suicide Squad’ movie,<br />and a horror spinoff of ‘Aquaman.’
