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Joker: Folie à Deux Confirms Gotham City's Exact Location

Sep 30, 2024 10:24 PM

The upcoming movie Joker: Folie à Deux sheds light on Gotham City's specific location, revealing it to be within New York State. While traditional beliefs placed Gotham in New Jersey or a vague vicinity, the latest installment in the Joker series explicitly showcases documentation identifying the city as part of New York. The film features Arthur Fleck on trial, reinforcing this choice of setting through courtroom details that clearly state, "The State of New York vs. Arthur Fleck." This decision was influenced by director Todd Phillips, who noted that referencing New Jersey sounded odd in contrast to character history and context.

nWhere is Gotham City located in Joker: Folie à Deux?

In Joker: Folie à Deux, Gotham City is revealed to be situated in New York State, a departure from the commonly held belief that it is located in New Jersey.

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Gotham City, the infamous home of Batman, has been the focal point of numerous adaptations across comic books, films, and television. Initially named by Batman co-creator Bill Finger, Gotham has grown to represent a blend of cities like New York, Chicago, and even London. Its visual backdrop has fluctuated through various adaptations, with filming locations ranging from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh, further enhancing its mystique. The contrast in setting highlights Gotham's narrative versatility, making it a beloved fictional city among fans and creators alike.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-09-30 23:18:03
That's a cool shift for Gotham's setting—it feels fresh to tie more directly to New York State given its complexity and urban grit. Plus, it opens up so many storytelling possibilities when you root the narrative in a more recognizable real-world context
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-09-30 23:12:04
That's a bold move to clarify Gotham's location as part of New York, and it makes a lot of sense given the gritty, urban vibe they’re aiming for in the Joker sequel. It’ll be interesting to see how this geographical shift influences the storytelling and blends with Arthur Fleck’s complex character arc
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-09-30 23:06:02
It's super interesting to see Gotham City officially placed in New York State in Joker: Folie à Deux. This shift not only redefines the iconic city's geography but also gives us a fresh lens to explore its dark narrative, proving once again that character origins can reshape their stories
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