The DC Cinematic Universe may never see an R-Rated film
In a recent interview with Collider, Suicide Squad producer Charles Roven finally addressed why the DC Cinematic Universe is sticking to a PG-13 Rating – in comparison to jumping to an R-Rated. The hard-rating is in place, due to the shared universe for future releases with Warner Bros, and set to maintain consistency with the entire universe – including future Batman, Superman and Justice League films. While a jump beyond the PG-13 cap is something older fans would want, it’s not something DC Comics could do financially. Take a look at his comments in full below.
“The intention of the film is definitely to be PG-13… We really want to make these films tonally consistent so that, as I said because this is a shared universe, at least our current thinking—and again, we’re not dealing in absolutes because while this is business it’s also a creative endeavor, so you want to leave yourself open to changing your mind, doing something different, being inspired, that’s the whole process of filmmaking is you have to allow for inspiration as well as having a road map for what you’re gonna do. So our plan right now is to make all these films PG-13. In some cases, you know, right there on the edge of PG-13, but still PG-13.”
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