'Joker' Sequel Slapped With R-Rating For 'Full Nudity': DETAILS
It doesn't sound like the "Joker" sequel is going to be for kids.
The original 2019 film starring Joaquin Phoenix as the legendary villain was rated R for "strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images."
So, fans of the film franchise from Todd Phillips are definitely expecting a film that is far from light and full of fluff like you might get from Tim Burton.
However, it sounds like the sequel - "Joker: Folie à Deux" - is taking things to an even more adult level.
"Joker: Folie à Deux" rated R for multiple adult issues.
Most superhero films are meant to appeal to kids. Films like "Joker," "Deadpool" and "Logan" chose to go much darker, and experienced a lot of financial success. Anyone thinking Phillips is going to change is going to be in for disappointment.
"Joker: Folie à Deux" has officially been rated R for "some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity."
That last part is the one that's super interesting. "Deadpool" featured some nudity, but it's not a serious film. Rated R? Yes. Serious? Not even a little bit.
Nudity isn't something that you expect to see in a Batman universe film. Not at all. In fact, I'm racking my brain, and I'm pretty sure there were very few sexual elements in the entire "Dark Knight" trilogy. It was clear Bruce Wayne had sex with the female lead in "The Dark Knight Rises," but it was about as vanilla as you'll ever see. It definitely didn't have "brief full nudity."
Phillips is the man responsible for "The Hangover." He's definitely not afraid to push the limits, and it sounds like that's what he's going to do with "Joker: Folie à Deux."
"Joker: Folie a Deux" receives R-rating for nudity. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
How will this heavy R-rated movie play out? Fans will find out October 4th, but it sounds like you should leave your kids at home. It's not just violent. It's going to be very adult, and I can't wait to see if it lives up to the hype.