‘Joker 2’ Gets R Rating for ‘Strong Violence’ and ‘Brief Full Nudity’

“Joker: Folie à Deux” has been rated R by the Movement Image Affiliation, it was revealed on Wednesday.

The musical sequel to 2019’s “Joker,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woman Gaga, has been rated R for “some robust violence, language all through, some sexuality and transient full nudity,” in accordance with the MPA’s day by day rankings bulletin.

That is consistent with the unique “Joker,” which was rated R for “robust bloody violence, disturbing conduct, language and transient sexual photographs.”

Directed by Todd Phillips, “Joker: Folie à Deux” sees Phoenix reprise his function because the title character, with Gaga becoming a member of as his twisted lover Harley Quinn. The movie additionally stars Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener and Brendan Gleeson.

Although plot particulars are being stored underneath wraps, Selection completely revealed in March that the movie will principally be a jukebox musical, integrating at the least 15 reinterpretations of well-known songs. One is claimed to be “That’s Leisure” from the 1953 musical “The Band Wagon,” made well-known by Judy Garland. Nevertheless, one or two unique songs could discover their means onto the soundtrack.

After successful the Golden Lion on the 2019 Venice Movie Pageant, the primary “Joker” film grossed over $1 billion worldwide and led the 2020 Oscars with 11 nominations. Phoenix earned the very best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker. Gaga has efficiently made the transition into Hollywood, having starred in critically acclaimed movies together with “A Star Is Born” and “Home of Gucci.” On the 2019 Oscars, she was nominated for finest actress for her efficiency in “A Star Is Born,” and the monitor “Shallow” from the movie took house the very best unique track prize.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is about to hit theaters on Oct. 4 from Warner Bros. Footage.