Skip to Content
Max

The clown prince of crime returns in ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’; stream it now!

The clown prince of crime returns in ‘Joker: Folie À Deux’; stream it now!

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in the sequel to 2019’s ‘Joker’

Joker Folie a Deux is available to stream on Max starting Friday, Dec. 13

Beware Friday the 13th? There’s no reason to be afraid of the date this week. That’s the day that “The Joker: Folie à Deux” arrives to stream on Max. The film follows 2019’s “Joker,” and centers on Arthur Fleck’s stint in Arkham Asylum while he eagerly awaits his trial for crimes committed as his alternate persona, The Joker. You can stream the movie exclusively with a subscription to Max.

How to watch ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’

Everything you need to know about ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’

Watch a trailer for ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’

About ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’

“The Joker: Folie à Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. His lawyer thinks he could benefit from a new form of therapy, and while there he meets Harleen “Lee” Quinzel. Soon, the pair are deeply in love, and Harley expresses a deep devotion to Arthur and the ethos he espouses as the Joker.

As the trial begins, Arthur begins to learn more about Harley and where she really came from. With the world watching, Arthur questions the power structure of Gotham, challenging the elites to walk a mile in his shoes before trying to judge him. All the while, his most devoted fan watches from the confines of Arkham…

What time does ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’ premiere on HBO and Max?

“The Joker: Folie à Deux” is available to stream starting at 3:01 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 13. The movie will also air on linear HBO on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

Can you stream ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’ for free?

At this time, there’s no way to stream Max via a free trial. New customers can sign up for the streamer starting at $10 per month, or $17 if they prefer to stream without ads.

What similar titles can you stream on Max?

If you love The Joker, there’s a host of titles featuring the character to stream on Max. Everything from 2019’s “The Joker,” to “The Dark Knight” starring Heath Ledger as the Clown Prince, to “Batman: The Animated Series,” which features Mark Hamill in perhaps the best role of his career. Max is home to a wide range of other DC titles as well, many of which feature an appearance from The Joker in some way.

Max

Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library, along with exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Thanks to the B/R Sports add-on, users can watch NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.

Max has three tiers, an ad-supported plan for $9.99 an ad-free plan for $16.99, and the ultimate tier that includes 4K for $20.99.

All Max subscribers will get the full libraries of shows like “Friends”, “The Big Bang Theory”, “South Park”, “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, “The West Wing”, and more.

You can choose to add Max as a subscription through Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or other Live TV providers.

How to stream ‘The Joker: Folie à Deux’ from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the debut of “The Joker: Folie à Deux” as you normally would, you can still catch all of the laughs no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to Max in order to stream “‘The Joker: Folie à Deux” with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

  • Best Free Option: Proton VPN | Free plan available
  • Best Bang for Your Buck: PrivadoVPN | Starting at $1.11 per month
  • Best for Casual Users: PIA VPN | Starting at $2 per month

David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.