5 Upcoming Comic Book Movies Which Should Be Rated-R On DVD And Blu-Ray

With Batman v Superman set to receive an extended R-Rated cut when it hits DVD and Blu-ray, which other upcoming superhero movies should do the same? These are the most essential options.

By JoshWilding - Mar 18, 2016 09:03 AM EST

Filed Under: Suicide Squad

For some reason, Warner Bros.' decision to release an R-Rated cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has generated some controversy. Despite the fact that it will only be on DVD and Blu-ray, there are those who believe that any movie starring these DC Comics characters should be family friendly in order to ensure that everyone can enjoy them. That's an interesting point, but refusing to watch an extended cut with even more bad ass action for that reason alone seems pretty nuts to me!

Regardless, just like the success of Deadpool is going to inevitably spawn more R-Rated comic book movies on the big screen (here's looking at you, Lobo), this home video release being a hit will also no doubt do the same.

So, which of the upcoming and most highly anticipated superhero movies should receive similar treatment when they reach your Blu-ray player? Here, you will find a mixture of Marvel and DC adaptations which I believe will be even more awesome with an R-Rating, and I have a feeling that a fair few of those listed here will definitely surprise you. To find out what they are, all you need to do is hit the NEXT button.

5. Wonder Woman

We've seen only seconds of footage from Wonder Woman (and a lot of set photos), but I still think it's fair to say that the movie looks f***ing awesome. While I can't deny that a big part of me would have preferred to see the character in a present day setting, World War I is an inspired choice, and should allow things to get very dark and very violent.

It was after all a terrible war, and an R-Rating opens the door to that being further explored. That's important because if this really is Diana's first exposure to our world, she needs to see firsthand the evil that men are capable of, and more blood and violence would acheive that. Plus, the fact that she kicks ass with a sword pretty much guarantees some brutality here, and a more mature cut means we get to see Wonder Woman unleashed!

The words "dark" and "gritty" have become something of a cliché when talking about superhero movies these days, but you know what? I want Aquaman to be as dark and gritty as possible! What little we've seen of Jason Momoa in the role points to his version of the King of Atlantis being a real badass motherf***er, and his movie needs to show that.

Assuming for a second the plot will revolve around Arthur going to war with his brother Ocean Master, seeing plenty of blood in the water is an inevtability, and I want scenes in this movie depicting Aqauaman taking out those who oppose him with a school of sharks! The point is, this is a DC Comics movie which would lend itself well to an R-Rating regardless of where the action takes place, especially as we're talking about a guy with a spear for a weapon.

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3. Ant-Man And The Wasp

An R-Rated Marvel Studios movie? I know it seems unlikely, but if there's one which would really benefit from a more grown up cut on Blu-ray, it's Ant-Man and The Wasp. This time though, I'm not talking in terms of violence (even if the thought of seeing Scott Lang shooting through someone like a bullet is weirdly appealing).

Instead, I would say that Paul Rudd and Adam McKay's brand of humour definitely fits the R-Rated realm a little better, and a director's cut with some slightly more risque jokes would be a lot of fun and potentially elevates this sequel from being yet another family friendly Marvel movie.

Don't get me wrong, I thought Ant-Man turned out great, but a version where Rudd and his fellow actors get to really let loose has the potential to turn this into a classic.

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2. Captain America: Civil War

Sticking with the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a second, and Captain America: Civil War is another of their movies which would lend itself well to an R-Rating when it hits home video. With so many characters in the damn movie, you have to believe that a lot of content will have been left on the cutting room floor, and with some very brutal and bloody fight scenes in the trailer, it probably wouldn't take much for the MPAA to slap an R on an extended cut.

Does the movie need it though? Well, if they really want us to buy into this newfound hatred between Steve and Tony, I don't think it would hurt to up the tension by making their battles even more visceral and nasty. Plus, if Cap is going the same way as his comic book counterpart, that should be a very violent scene to ensure it sticks with us all.

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1. Suicide Squad

An argument could be made that the theatrical cut of Suicide Squad should have an R-Rating, but as those involved with the movie have already confirmed that Task Force X's big screen debut will be PG-13, we know that's not happening. However, David Ayer - who has plenty of experience in the R-Rated realm - delivering an R-Rated version in time for the home video release is highly likely, and would be perfectly suited to a movie such as this.

For starters, it would no doubt mean that we get to see an even more extreme version of The Joker (extra scenes featuring him would make this a must-buy), and you have to believe there are plenty of alternate scenes with some more adult language lying about at Warner Bros. somewhere. To not make this R-Rated would be a missed opportunity.

Would you be interested in seeing R-Rated versions of these movies or are they better off left PG-13? Have we missed any which would benefit from receiving this more grown up rating? As always, let us know your thoughts below.

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glades7 - 3/18/2016, 9:02 AM

Will be live tweeting/instagramming C2E2 all weekend follow glades7 for mostly bullshit but some good stuff

JamesMann - 3/18/2016, 9:03 AM

Everyday it's a new top whatever list.

I mean, I get why you do it, that next button means more views on an article meaning more money but it's a little much.

KikinGonzalez - 3/18/2016, 9:47 AM

@JamesMann - sorry to piggyback your post but mine was deleted...

@JoshWilding

Hello Josh, did you delete my post where I asked if someone could copy/paste the next options of the article?

I was not attacking the article, just asking for help to see the other listed options as the browser on my cel phone does not work and wont allow me to go to the "NEXT" page...

Hawkeye47 - 3/18/2016, 5:08 PM

@JamesMann - Every time I see one of your comments I read it in a Christopher Walkin voice.. More Cowbell!

knocturnalzen10 - 3/18/2016, 9:12 AM

just came in to see the comments lol

EroticNeurotic - 3/18/2016, 9:13 AM

Josh. Please help in making this site a better place for CBM fans. Don't ONLY CARE to fill your pocket with dough. Do good work and that will happen eventually.

slickrickdesigns - 3/18/2016, 9:14 AM

No... Just no. Suicide Squad should be R-Rated, thats it out of the movies you NEXTED....

Wilding went full Cornholio on this one.

Gmoney84 - 3/18/2016, 9:16 AM

Guys, you're wasting your breath. CBM only cares about money now. That's why there are adverts on everything and Josh and others are writing 'next' articles every 15 minutes now. If you don't want to deal with this bullshit I'd suggest checking out Reddit or Collider for your news fix.

NSFxThanos - 3/18/2016, 9:19 AM

@Gmoney84 - I mean, should have seen it coming. His photo is a money sign.

Feedthemachine - 3/18/2016, 11:15 AM

@Gmoney84 - AdBlock Plus is your friend. But yeah, Reddit is the best way to keep up on CBM news.

SuperCat - 3/18/2016, 9:16 AM

NoAssemblyReqd - 3/18/2016, 9:17 AM

This site's content getting worse by degrees. I used to check it 4x a day. Now, maybe 1x a day.

Please don't go the way of AINTITCOOL.com

nrocket3 - 3/18/2016, 9:17 AM

Whats the point of having an R rated cut of a movie sounds dumb to me unless there's more brutal violence. Excessive profanity and S*x are unneeded in 99% of CBMs.

rorywilliams - 3/18/2016, 9:18 AM

The people who want to see R-rated version of silly people in spandex made for kids are the same types of people who are ashamed they like superheroes and want them to be taken more seriously.

This whole list is basically that. Not one piece actually provides an argument for why an R-rated cut would be good other than "It'd be badass for Wasp to show her tits or for Captain America to be all bloody! Durr!"

Timoyr - 3/18/2016, 6:28 PM

@rorywilliams - Can you give me an argument how having them not be R-rated would make the movies better? Other than kids could enjoy them. I want these movies to be as good as possible and it just happens that R-rated movies are usually the best ones. Mostly because of less artificial restrictions and because scenes can be more effective.
A dead scene of a character is more effective if you can see the blood. A sex scene is sexier if there's nudity etc.
A PG-13 version of WWI can not be as effective as a R-rated version. There's a scene of Wonder Woman walking through a fog of mustard gas looking horrified for christ sake. You don't think it'd be better to actually see the realistic implications of that? You don't think it would add more to the drama?

My question to you would be, why do you want us not to hold superhero movies to the same quolity as other movies? Why do they need to pander to kids, rather than be as good as they could be? Of course there should still be Superhero movies for kids too, but if there's a change of getting a better version with every Blu-ray release, I see no harm in that.

Earthbound - 3/18/2016, 9:18 AM

Wonder Woman - yes
Aquaman - maybe
Ant-Man - no
Captain America - no
Suicide Squa d - yes

Toonstrack - 3/18/2016, 9:19 AM

Nope, not clicking next.

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5 Upcoming Comic Book Movies Which Should Be Rated-R On DVD And Blu-Ray

With Batman v Superman set to receive an extended R-Rated cut when it hits DVD and Blu-ray, which other upcoming superhero movies should do the same? These are the most essential options.

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4. Aquaman

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