Batman: The Killing Joke is rated R

• Danny Pape


• 15 Apr 2016

Following Marvel’s success with Deadpool, DC are looking to respond with an R-rated movie of themselves as Batman: The Killing Joke will be the first R-rated film in the DC Universe Original Movie series.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Warner Bros have confirmed the news with the animated film getting just a home release. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill are set to voice the roles of Batman and the Joker.

It will be just the second Batman film to receive an R-rating after the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Batman: The Killing Joke is yet to receive a release date.