The 2023 Willy Wonka movie’s official and expected rating has been released.

As such, one might expect to see even more explicitly stated darker theming inWonkathan in past iterations.

In 1971 the story’s eeriness was hidden under colors and smiles.

Timothée Chalamet, Willy Wonka

In 2005, it was shown outright, but under the guise of"quirky situations.

“In 2023,“thematic elements"are outright stated as something to be potentially warned of.

Granted, however, this is all within the realm of G and PG standards.

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But, the PG rating does imply that a younger viewer could notice a difference in theming and tone.

Wonkareleases in theaters on December 15.

Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.

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