At Least One Theater Chain Is Increasing Security forJokerScreenings

We ’re get nearer to Joker ’s theatrical release , and as we do we ’re seeing more theatre across the country respond to the possibility , credible or otherwise , of the film being a possible flashpoint for incel fierceness .

Now , Entertainment Weeklyreports that Alamo Drafthouse , the Austin - base field chain ( who also commissionedthe Joker infotainment we blogged yesterday ) which operate on 40 theater locations across the country , is taking stairs to increase security during screenings of the cinema .

“ There have been some Edgar Guest interrogation smother next workweek ’s Joker covering , and what we ’re doing as a troupe to ensure stave and client rubber , which is at all times our primary business organization , ” a representative for the dramaturgy chain say , in a statement obtained by EW . “ We engage with local law enforcement on an on-going basis about security measure at our theaters , and while we ’re unaware of any specific threat or concern , we will have additional security personnel office present at each locating for curtain raising weekend for the puff of our staff and guests . Additionally , cosplaying will be leave , however , guest in costume are always subject to search at the prudence of theater stave at any time , and may be expect to leave for any cause . ”

Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker.

Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker.Image: Warner Bros.

The Drafthouse is n’t the only theater to take renowned action in preparation for the film : Landmark Theaters , a chain that serve 56 theaters , has banned cosplay entirely for the film , for both guests and employees .

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contestation about the plastic film has built over the preceding few months , asconcerns over the film ’s possibly sympathetic depiction of the Jokeras a alienate white man have mounted . Considering that alien blanched human have been major perpetrators in the United States ’ ongoing hitman force crisis , many have fear that Joker could be a flashpoint for standardised fury . Recently , we reported that the military has issued an advisoryto its employee regarding the possibility , and victims of the Aurora shooting have release a financial statement against the film . It ’s worth note , however , that no believable threat have so far been identify .

Argentina’s President Javier Milei (left) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., holding a chainsaw in a photo posted to Kennedy’s X account on May 27. 2025.