Confirmed- Batman The Killing Joke Animated Movie Given an R-Rating

The Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie has officially been given an R-rating.

This follows reports since last year that the film could be getting an R-rating. Producer James Tucker suggested at a New York Comic Con panel last year that they could give it an R-rating, but cautioned that just because they could doesn’t mean that they should. Warner Bros. Animation & Warner Series President Sam Register has confirmed that they did.

Register is quoted as saying the following:

“From the start of production, we encouraged producer Bruce Timm and our team at Warner Bros. Animation to remain faithful to the original story — regardless of the eventual MPAA rating. The Killing Joke is revered by the fans, particularly for its blunt, often-shocking adult themes and situations. We felt it was our responsibility to present our core audience — the comics-loving community — with an animated film that authentically represented the tale they know all too well.”

Batman: The Killing Joke is the first DC animated movie to receive an R-rating. The film will debut at San Diego Comic-Con in July before being released on home video later in the year.

Thoughts on this news? Does this make you more excited for the release of the Batman: The Killing Joke animated movie?

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By Ruari Williamson

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