Here are all the reasons why Joaquin Phoenix will win Best Actor at the Oscars for his performance in "Joker" (2019). For this list, we’ll be looking at the Oscar buzz surrounding Joaquin Phoenix's Joker performance and why he's destined to finally win. Our countdown of why Phoenix will win Best Actor at the Academy Awards includes the Joker's past Oscar success, his win at the Golden Globes, the Academy's soft spot for villains, and more!

Así es cómo Joaquin Phoenix se metió en la cabeza del Joker.

El Joker… contra el Joker. Heath Ledger… contra Joaquin Phoenix. Dos increíbles actores… un papel.

Warner Bros. está haciendo una película sobre el Joker paralela al DCEU. Joker pudo haber sido Leonardo DiCaprio, pero es Joaquin Phoenix en su lugar. Aquí están las razones por las que pensamos que Phoenix está destinado a encarnar a la némesis del Caballero Oscuro y ser digno del legado de grandes actores como César Romero, Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill, y Heath Ledger.

The Joker... versus the Joker. Heath Ledger... versus Joaquin Phoenix. Two incredible actors … one role. Join WatchMojo as we pit the late, great Heath Ledger against living legend Joaquin Phoenix to see who gave us the superior big screen incarnation of iconic Batman villain, the Joker, from their portrayals in "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "Joker" (2019), respectively. Come along as we evaluate a wide-range of categories to determine which interpretation of the Clown Prince of Crime reigns supreme.

This is how Joaquin Phoenix got into the Joker's head. The Joker consistently ranks among the most iconic villains in all of pop culture, Joaquin Phoenix is considered to be one of the greatest living actors. Put them together and you get cinematic magic, but playing the Clown Prince of Crime takes its toll. Welcome to Watchmojo, and today we’ll be taking at the path Joaquin Phoenix took to play such a beloved character.

This Joker actor’s road to stardom has been laced with tragedy and triumph. From growing up in a cult, to earning Oscar noms for his unforgettable performances, we’re looking at how Joaquin Phoenix became one of the most prolific actors in the business. Join WatchMojo as we take you through this enigmatic actor’s life story.

The CineFiles Extended Cut is a weekly show where the CineFiles crew digs deeper into the biggest movie news of the week... and then some! This week, we're talking about Joaquin Phoenix' Joker movie (08:00), Neill Blomkamp directing a RoboCop sequel (15:24), Billy Dee Williams returning as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars Episode IX (21:25), the first trailer for Mary Queen of Scots (28:05), Jeremy Renner cast in Spawn (31:55), Black Widow movie finds its director in Cate Shortland (35:32), and this week's new releases (39:33).

Warner Bros. is making a Joker movie separate from the DCEU. Joker could've been Leonardi DiCaprio, but instead it's Joaquin Phoenix. Here's why we think Joaquin Phoenix is destined to be the Caped Crusader Batman's nemesis and is worthy of the legacy of such great actors as Cesar Romaro, Jack Nicholson, and Heath Ledger.

Did you hear that Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play the Joker in a brand new standalone movie? That Fox has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming Deadpool 2? What about the Game of Thrones showrunners creating a brand new Star Wars trilogy? No? We've got you covered! Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz-worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

This is another top 10 Joaquin Phoenix performances. Keep putting this man in front of cameras, and you’ll keep getting great material. From his roles in films like "The Sisters Brothers", "Buffalo Soldiers", "You Were Never Really Here" and "Joker", Joaquin Phoenix has more than proven that he's one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation. In fact, his performances are so nice, we ranked them twice! Join WatchMojo and see if your favorite Joaquin Phoenix performance made the list.

These are the top 10 reasons that director Todd Phillips' film "Joker" (2019) starring Joaquin Phoenix will sweep at the Academy Awards. For this list, we’re taking a look at why “Joker” (2019) is going to be this year’s dark horse at the Academy Awards… and we’re not just talking about the Best Actor race! From its status as a different kind of comic book movie (like "Black Panther" and "Logan"), to its Martin Scorsese influences, to Joaquin Phoenix's jaw-dropping performance, join WatchMojo as we count down all the reasons we think "Joker" (2019) is the movie to beat at next year's Oscars ceremony.

He's Batman's greatest foe, an agent of chaos, and a psychological puzzle. Join WatchMojo as we delve into the mind of the Joker to explore his potential insanity, his relation to Jungian archetypes, and whether he truly suffers from mental illness or something far more complex. We'll analyze different interpretations of the character, from Heath Ledger's chaotic mastermind to Joaquin Phoenix's broken soul, to unravel the mystery behind the Clown Prince of Crime.

This Oscar-winning actor has no shortage of epic roles to choose from. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for Joaquin Phoenix’s finest performances in feature films.

It's time to find out which cinematic version of the Clown Prince of Crime is the best. In this installment of Versus, we’re pitting Heath Ledger vs. Jack Nicholson vs. Jared Leto vs Joaquin Phoenix to determine who is the best live-action Joker.