TheDC animated movieshave never been targeted at kids. They are gritty and violent. And usually stick pretty close to the comic books upon which they are based. So it should come as no surprise thatDChas given the filmmakers behind the upcomingBatman: The Killing Jokemovie permission to be as R rated as they need to be. Most of the DC animated movies thus far have been rated PG-13.
This news broke at NYCC 2015. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment was holding down a Q&A panel for the upcoming animated movieBatman: Bad Blood, where producer James Tucker discussed the future of DC animation. James Tucker revealed that DC has given his team permission to makeBatman: The Killing JokeR rated. But that doesn’t mean he’s going to.SticthKingdomwere on the scene and had this to say.
“DC gave permission to make Killing Joke movie for R rating. Just to clarify, James Tucker said he was given okay to make Killing Joke for R rating but added that doesn’t mean he will.”
Afterwards, producer James Tucker was quick to clarify what he had actually said. According to him, a rating will not be decided for quite sometime. And whileDeadpoolis just now starting to open the door to R rated superhero fare,Batman: The Killing Jokemay not be traveling down that same road, despite the comic’s violent nature. He stated the following.
“Never fails that I get misquoted at a con! I’m not directing “Killing Joke” and what rating it gets won’t be decided for a long time.”
Bruce W. Timmannounced at San Diego Comic-Con 2015 that the next DC Universe Original Movie will be an adaptation ofBatman: The Killing Joke.Bruce W. Timmis executive producing the animated superhero movie, which, according toDC Comics, will feature, “an original 15-minute prologue that helps set up the story, giving even longtime fans of the story something new to look forward to.” No voice cast members have been announced. The movie should arrive a few months afterBatman: Bad Blood, with both being released in 2016.
Batman: The Killing Jokeis the seminal graphic novel written byAlan Mooreand drawn by Brian Bolland that offers up a potential (but not exactly trustworthy) origin for theJoker, and that led to a paralyzedBarbara Gordonto retire as Batgirl…temporarily. For years, it’s been one of the most regularly requestedanimated filmsby fans. What do you think? Are you ready for an R ratedDC animated superhero adventure?
