Joker, the Unwanted Houseguest

Let’s face it: Arkham Asylum is the ultimate revolving door. One moment Batman’s putting the Joker away, and the next, that zany clown is back wreaking havoc. This includes the absolute worst iteration of the Joker—yes, I’m talking about the one played by Jared Leto in Suicide Squad and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

Back From the Shadows

So, guess what? Leto’s Joker has decided to pop up again, thanks to a recent Instagram post by none other than Zack Snyder himself. The picture features Leto’s Joker dressed in what appears to be a chef’s smock or maybe medical scrubs—who knew he was going for a career change? He’s wielding a machine gun in one hand and flashing a peace sign with the other. Talk about sending mixed signals!

Fan Reactions: Mixed Bag

One brave soul chimed in, declaring, “That’s my fav Joker!” But let’s get real—out of those 33,000 likes, it feels like this person is in the minority. Fans are still clamoring for Netflix—or anyone—to come swooping in and let Snyder expand on his vision, but few are jumping up and down for another round with Leto’s Joker. Can you blame them?

The Snyder Stroll Down Memory Lane

Some folks might wonder if Snyder’s sharing these Joker images to ignite the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement again. After all, he’s been digging through his archives, posting images of Henry Cavill as Superman and other Leto Joker moments, all accompanied by captions that sound a lot like an artsy Instagram wannabe. For instance, on a bright snapshot of Cavill, Snyder mused, “4×5 polaroid rare color. I love this photo; it is pure Superman.”

Love Him or Hate Him

Let’s get something straight: Snyder definitely has his fans and critics alike. It’s hard for people not to pick sides when it comes to his work, especially now that Warner Bros. has brought James Gunn into the mix. But while fans might throw a virtual tantrum arguing about Snyder versus Gunn, those actual filmmakers seem to be chums. They’ve even shared the screen in a hilarious cameo on Rick & Morty—talk about a plot twist!

Wrapping It Up

So maybe we should just chill and view Snyder’s Instagram adventures as a stroll down nostalgia lane. If you’re a die-hard Snyderverse fan, enjoy revisiting those moments! If you’re not on that train, don’t sweat it—a few Instagram posts aren’t going to push Gunn out of his seat (unless he decides to start posting cat memes!). Just remember, folks, it’s pretty hard to keep the Joker away from the spotlight. If Batman can’t do it, what hope do the rest of us have?