If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.
DC's Joker sequel earns an R rating for "some sexuality and brief full nudity" for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's upcoming caper
Its a mad, mad, mad world
Popverse's top stories of the day
- Lore Corner: Let's talk about that WILD reveal in the Marvel's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man finale
- WATCH: Watch Nickelodeon’s official SpongeBob SquarePants 25th anniversary celebration from NYCC 2024!
- MEMBERS ONLY: For Your Consideration: Emilia Pérez is a controversial awards frontrunner, but its musical heart has proven herself for decades and shown up in Pixar movies, Mariah Carey diss tracks, and moving ballads
The return of Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker is nearly upon us as Joker: Folie à Deux is due out at the start of October 2024. This time, Arthur Fleck isn’t alone, though: he’s joined by the Joker’s perpetual partner in crime, Harley Quinn. Played by Lady Gaga, Harley joins Joker on his new rampage through Gotham, but the age rating for Joker: Folie à Deux suggests this will be a far cry from the duo’s animated adventures.
Just like its predecessor, Joker: Folie à Deux is rated R, with the MPA saying that the film contained “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity.” This is very much in line with how the first film was rated. It also got an R rating for “strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images.”
Obviously, we didn’t expect Todd Phillips to tone down his take on the Clown Prince of Crime for the sequel, but it is interesting to see a slightly stronger emphasis on sex over the violence present in the first film. It makes sense, seeing as Joker: Folie à Deux introduces the most famous love interest the Joker has had through the years. The addition of Harley Quinn, if the trailer is anything to go by, seems to push Joker into escalating his chaotic and violent behavior to new heights.
Joker: Folie à Deux is out on October 4, 2024 in the US but it comes out two days earlier in many international markets.
Want to know what's coming up next in pop culture? Check out Popverse's guides to:
Follow Popverse for upcoming event coverage and news
Find out how we conduct our review by reading our review policy
Let Popverse be your tour guide through the wilderness of pop culture
Sign in and let us help you find your new favorite thing.
Comments
Want to join the discussion? Please activate your account first.
Visit Reedpop ID if you need to resend the confirmation email.