'Joker: Folie à Deux' has officially been rated R by the Motion Picture Association, as announced on Wednesday. The highly anticipated musical sequel to the 2019 hit 'Joker,' starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has received an R rating for 'some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity,' according to the MPA's latest ratings bulletin.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the original 'Joker' film was also rated R for 'strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images.' Directed by Todd Phillips, 'Joker: Folie à Deux' features Phoenix reprising his role as the iconic character, with Gaga joining the cast as his enigmatic partner Harley Quinn. The star-studded ensemble also includes Zazie Beetz, Catherine Keener, and Brendan Gleeson.