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What Do Movie Ratings Mean?

How does a movie earn a G, PG, PG-13, R or NC-17 rating? The Motion Picture Association of America has set the following standards for films in order to help parents determine if the content is acceptable for viewing.

G — General Audiences . All Ages Admitted. A G-rated motion picture contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that, in the view of the Rating Board, would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. The G rating is not a “certificate of approval,” nor does it signify a “children’s” motion picture. Some snippets of language may go beyond polite conversation but they are common everyday expressions. No stronger words are present in G-rated motion pictures. Depictions of violence are minimal. No nudity, sex scenes or drug use are present in the motion picture.

PG — Parental Guidance Suggested . Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. A PG-rated motion picture should be investigated by parents before they let their younger children attend. The PG rating indicates, in the view of the Rating Board, that parents may consider some material unsuitable for their children, and parents should make that decision. The more mature themes in some PG-rated motion pictures may call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity and some depictions of violence or brief nudity. But these elements are not deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance. There is no drug use content in a PG-rated motion picture.

PG-13 — Parents Strongly Cautioned . Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them. A PG-13 motion picture may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the motion picture by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although depictions of activities related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the motion picture. Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in a PG-13 rated motion picture generally will not be sexually oriented. There may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A motion picture’s single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context. The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a motion picture PG-13 if, based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the motion picture is inconspicuous.

R — Restricted . Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the Rating Board, contains some adult material. An R-rated motion picture may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually-oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children. Generally, it is not appropriate for parents to bring their young children with them to R-rated motion pictures.

NC-17 — No One 17 and Under Admitted . An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean “obscene” or “pornographic” in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience. An NC-17 rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children.

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The History of the Ratings

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Movie Ratings Explained — Origins & How They’ve Changed

H ave you ever wondered why movies are rated the way that they are? The rating a film receives can have a significant impact on its audience size and, by the same token, on its box office revenue. But, what do all of the various letter ratings really mean? We will be explaining each of the current movie ratings as well as all of the former ratings that are no longer used. Let’s tackle each rating in escalating order of severity, but first, a bit of background on the rating process.

Movie Ratings Explained

Who determines movie ratings.

The organization in charge of assigning ratings at their discretion is the MPA, or Motion Picture Association, but most people will likely be more familiar with the previous name of the organization, the MPAA, which formerly stood for Motion Picture Association of America. The name and acronym were shortened relatively recently in 2019 after operating for 74 years as the MPAA.

To learn more about this organization, be sure to read our What is the MPAA? article. The documentary This Film is Not Yet Rated also offers a compelling deep dive into the behind the scenes operations of the MPA.

This Film is Not Rated  •  Full documentary

Movie ratings are assigned by different organizations around the world and sometimes level judgements based on entirely different criteria. These ratings are specific to the United States film industry. Let’s get started with the rating given to films that are perfectly safe for all ages.

Film Rating Organization

When the  Hays Code was repealed in 1968 and replaced with the voluntary film rating system, the G rating was one of the four initial ratings and is still used to this day. The G rating is given to films considered appropriate for “General Audiences,” meaning these films do not contain any objectionable content and are suitable for viewers of all ages.

What happened to the G rating?  •  Movie rating guide

The G rating is still around to this day but it has become less frequently used over the years. The G rating used to be more widely applied to films of varying content but now it is reserved for only the absolute safest and squeaky-clean of films. The PG rating has even largely replaced the G rating as the de facto rating for most children’s movies. Check out our list of the  best kids movies of all time and see where they land on the G to PG spectrum.

Cinema Ratings Explained

There is a decent chance that you have never heard of the M rating. This short-lived rating was given to films considered appropriate for “Mature Audiences.” But it was quickly the subject of much confusion as some films assigned the M rating were still considered appropriate for most children. The exact meaning of “Mature” was unclear to the general public and, because of this, the rating was changed.

The M Rating explained  •  Who rates movies

The M rating was only used between 1968-1970 when it was replaced by the GP rating, which stood for “General Public.” However, the GP rating was also ill-fated as it was soon replaced again with a rating that finally stuck, the longstanding PG rating.

What Are the Movie Ratings

Preceded by the M and GP ratings, the PG rating has remained in use ever since it was first introduced in 1972. The PG rating is given to films where “Parental Guidance” is suggested. PG films are typically considered safe for kids to watch but may contain suggestive content.

PG movie moments that push the rating boundaries  •  Rating system for movies

Before the introduction of the PG-13 rating, PG films were often able to push the envelope much farther than they can today. Over the years, the general MPAA ratings have both loosened and tightened in accordance with the perceived social norms of the times.

For a deeper dive into these fluctuating social norms, check out our exploration into the history of film censorship in America .

For example, in the '70s, a film with violence, gore, swearing, and even nudity could land a PG rating, such as Jaws . Whereas a film containing those elements released in the current year would never land a PG rating. Find out where Jaws ranks on our rundown of the  best Spielberg films ever made .

Ratings for Movies

Rated pg-13.

The PG-13 rating was introduced in 1984 as an intermediate level between the PG and R ratings. A number of films fell into a grey area where they contained more objectionable content than the average PG film but didn’t push enough boundaries to land an R rating.

Films like Jaws and Poltergeist landed PG ratings upon release, but these days, they would be far more likely to land PG-13 ratings.

Why the PG-13 rating was created  •  Movie rating system

The one-two punch of Gremlins and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom directly led to the creation of the PG-13 rating. It was Steven Spielberg himself who suggested the addition of a new rating between PG and R to accommodate films that landed in this as-yet undefined gray area. Spielberg directed and/or produced all four of these risque PG rated films. Learn more about Steven Spielberg’s directing style in our guide to how Spielberg directs a long take .

Movie Rating Organization

The R rating was one of the four initial ratings when the voluntary film rating system was first introduced in 1968. The R stands for “Restricted,” meaning no one under the age requirement would be admitted to an R rated film on their own. However, someone below the required age can still be admitted as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Movies rated R for questionable reasons  •  All movie ratings

Even though this rating has been around since the beginning, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t changed at all over the years. The initial age requirement for admittance to R rated films was 16 before being raised to 17 in 1970.

The R rating is the highest rating level that most films receive, but there is one rating higher.

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Movie Ratings Meaning

The X rating was the fourth and final initial rating when the system was first instituted in 1968. However, the X rating is a bit of an outlier in the system. The X rating was not an official rating assigned by the MPAA but rather a rating that producers could self-assign to their films in lieu of submitting for an official MPAA rating or after being rejected from any of the lower ratings.

Whatever happened to the X rating?  •  Cinema ratings explained

When the X rating first came into being, the age requirement for admittance to X rated films was 16 years old. As opposed to R rated films, no one under the age of 16 could be admitted to an X rated film under any circumstances, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian. In 1970, the age requirement was bumped up one additional year to 17.

Noteworthy films such as Midnight Cowboy and A Clockwork Orange received X ratings. Though A Clockwork Orange later had it’s rating lowered to an R after approximately 30-seconds of footage was re-edited. Read about  A Clockwork Orange  and other great examples of satire to learn more.

Receiving an X rating could drastically reduce the audience size and box office potential of a film. So filmmakers and producers were highly incentivized to avoid landing an X rating. Most theaters would refuse to screen X rated films, and TV stations would not air even censored versions of X rated films.

Many advertising options offered to other films were not available to X rated movies. There have been many instances of the MPAA refusing to issue R ratings to films, requiring additional cuts in order to avoid an X rating hurting the film’s bottom line.

Rated NC-17

In 1990, the X rating was retired and replaced with the NC-17 rating. The X rating had become closely associated with pornography, and filmmakers objected to their films being classified in the same category. The MPAA did not assign X ratings to pornographic films, but since the X rating was a self-assigned rating in lieu of an official MPAA rating, pornographic filmmakers adopted the X rating and used the label with relish.

The two films that most directly led to the creation of the NC-17 rating were Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and The Cook , the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover . Both films received X ratings, frustrating their respective filmmakers for the limitations the rating imposed on their films.

Many advertisers refused their promotional materials, theaters refused to screen the films, and rental stores even refused to stock their X-rated tapes. The latter accepted the X rating while the former chose to remain “Unrated.” After the NC-17 rating was instituted, the first film to receive the new rating was Henry & June , which had previously received an X rating as well.

News report on the introduction of the NC-17 rating  •  all movie ratings

When first introduced, the wording for the NC-17 description read: “No Children Under 17 Admitted.” In 1996, the wording was changed to: “No One 17 and Under Admitted,” effectively raising the age requirement by one additional year to 18.

Films rated NC-17 still faced additional promotional and distribution challenges not faced by films rated R and lower. But they were less severely hampered than they would be by an X rating or remaining unrated in some cases. The introduction of the NC-17 rating has been the last significant update to the movie ratings system thus far.

NR and UR labels

If a film doesn’t fit any of the previous labels, it may wind up labeled NR or UR, which stand for “Not Rated” and “Unrated” respectively. At first glance, the NR and UR labels might look like they mean the same thing, and they are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is also an important distinction.

The Not Rated label is usually applied to films that are not yet rated or that have chosen to remain “Not Rated” rather than accept the rating assigned by the MPAA. A film might be promoted in trailers and other advertisements ahead of receiving an official MPAA rating with the disclaimer “This Film is Not Yet Rated.”

On the other hand, the “Unrated” label is most commonly applied to alternate cuts of a film that differ from the initial theatrical release. An “Unrated” cut of a film often exists alongside a rated cut of the film. It commonly appears on home video releases or re-releases that contain additional footage or do not maintain the cuts initially made to ensure a lighter rating from the MPAA.

Saw rated vs. unrated comparison  •  Film rating organization

Because of the voluntary nature of the film rating system, some filmmakers would choose to leave a film as “Not Rated” rather than take on an X rating. Films like Day of the Dead and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 remained “Not Rated” after being refused R ratings from the MPAA. NR films received some of the same screening and advertising limitations as X-rated films but were sometimes afforded more leeway and avoided the pornographic connotation of the X rating.

What is Pre-Code Hollywood?

What is pre-code Hollywood? Before the movie rating system was introduced and before the Hays Code was enacted, the state of Hollywood censorship was vastly different. Learn all about pre-code Hollywood, up next.

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Film Classifications Explained: A Guide to Age Ratings

You may be familiar with seeing a large 'PG' or 'R' flash on your screen before a movie begins. Most have a general idea of what these age ratings mean and how they indicate the appropriateness of a film's content. However, they may not understand the process or the criteria for how movies are classified. Today, most movies are released on multiple online platforms and movie theaters simultaneously. As a result, worldwide audiences have more access to internationally produced content than ever before, so understanding age ratings for films is more important than ever. This post discusses US film ratings are determined, explains the different movie classifications, and how they are essential in international distribution. 

Why Are There Movie Ratings?

In the United States, the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), an industry, non-governmental organization, created the current rating system in 1968. It is designed to educate and inform parents to make appropriate movie-viewing choices for their children and families and provide a unified classification of film titles. This system was created to prevent the film industry from simply denying a film’s distribution based on a set of moral standards on which not everyone may agree.

Many countries, including some of the world's largest movie markets, utilize governmental censors or regulators to provide age ratings. Unlike the US, where the banning of films is extremely rare, movies and TV shows are routinely censored or banned in countries like China, Russia, Malaysia, and several Middle Eastern countries.

What are the Ratings Used in Film Classifications?

Content is classified for audience suitability based on several factors. Most countries have a unique set of ratings, possibly none, but many classification systems look at similar influencing factors to determine an age rating. Elements such as language, sex, nudity, drug use, violence, horror, discrimination, and other dangerous behavior are common citations for different age ratings. 

The same five movie age ratings in the United States have been in place since 1990 when the NC-17 rating was introduced to replace the former X-rating. We detail the individual ratings below. 

General Audiences (G): This rating is generally viewed as accessible for all ages. Ideally, this rating is given to a movie deemed appropriate enough for children to watch without any permission or guidance from parents or adult guardians. 

Parental Guidance Suggested (PG): With PG ratings, a parent may or may not need to make a judgment call if the material is suitable for their children. Typically, PG films may include animated violence or language that may not be suitable for younger children. In this case, a parent may accompany a child to a viewing at a movie theater. 

Parents Strongly Cautioned (PG-13): This rating may be newer than you realized, having been created in 1984 to alert parents of slightly intense content. This rating gets the name PG-13 as it suggests the movie may not be appropriate for pre-teenage children. Themes such as stronger language and more graphic violence or horror may be prevalent in films with PG-13 ratings. Parents should be cautious and accompany children under 13 to see a movie with this rating.

Restricted (R): A movie with an R rating will certainly contain adult content. This means parents would be wise to learn more about the film before deciding whether to allow a child to accompany them to watch this movie. Anyone under 17 needs a parent or adult guardian present to be admitted to a film screening.

No One 17 and Under Admitted (NC-17): NC-17 ratings flag parents the movie in question is clearly for adult eyes only, and children will not be permitted to any movie theater showings, regardless of granted adult permission or not. Whereas other movie ratings allow parents to choose what their children get to see, the NC-17 rating was proposed by the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) to prevent legal action from happening.

It is not a requirement for films or TV shows to be submitted for a rating in the US—unless they seek commercial release. A movie is labeled as unrated (UR) or not rated (NR) if no rating is sought or available. This is not common. While some filmmakers may elect not to have their films rated, they significantly reduce the work's commercial and financial opportunities. Many platforms and theaters refuse to exhibit unrated, or NC-17 films (mostly because there is little market for them), and many online platform search algorithms automatically exclude such content in their results.

How Are U.S. Movie Ratings Determined?

The MPAA ratings board consists of three MPAA staff “senior raters” and no more than ten anonymous parental members, all with kids between the ages of five and 15. Members are limited to seven year terms, or until their youngest child turns 21, whichever comes first. These board members make up a group known as the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA). Members view submitted films, discuss their thoughts, and vote on a final rating. The findings are then reported to a producer of the film. The determined rating can always be disputed by the filmmaker or re-submitted once appropriate edits are made to adjust the movie's rating before release. An appeals board can overturn rating decisions by a majority vote.

Ratings are established for the life of the film. Only in cases where revisions are made, additional content added (e.g., a “Director’s Cut”), country regulatory edits are required, or the producer appeals will the MPAA reconsider re-rating a film.

For example, the MPAA originally wanted to rate Steven Spielberg’s 1984 film “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” with an “R” rating due to the graphic depiction of a beating heart torn from a man’s chest and child slavery. Spielberg argued an “R” was too restrictive while acknowledging the film’s PG rating caused difficulty for many parents given the content. He called on the MPAA to create a new rating between PG and R. The MPAA obliged, creating the PG-13 rating.

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The  Motion Picture Association of America  (MPAA) is the self-regulatory body for the film industry. It is the American branch of the Motion Picture Association, and was actually founded before the MPA, back in 1922. At that time, the film industry was subjected to criticisms about its content, even though films at the time were still silent. The MPAA convened to deflect this criticism and also to help unify and regulate the film industry.

For the first 40 years or so, they did this with an Old Testament style mandates list. Thou shalt make good films; thou shalt not include obscenity, and the like. The rules were compiled in the Hays Production Code. These guidelines were based on common sense and the social sensibilities of the times, and they gradually accumulated over the years. However, during the cultural changes that took place in the 60’s, these guidelines became limits that film makers felt it was their artistic duty to push.

In 1966 the conflict between film makers and the MPAA came to a head. One of the films cited as an impetus for change was the film Blow-Up; it was the first major production film that also featured nudity. The film was denied a seal of approval, which was necessary for a film to be distributed by a member of the MPAA. The company distributing the film bypassed that restriction by releasing the film through a subsidiary, which created waves in the industry.

The result of this was the abolition of the Production Code. Even the president of the MPAA at the time felt that the Production Code smacked of censorship, and wanted a better alternative to regulating the film industry. After months of negotiations, the first incarnation of our modern ratings system was unveiled to the world. The ratings system seemed to please all parties. It allowed film makers the right to include whatever they felt necessary for the artistic integrity of their films in them. It allowed parents a system of easy categorization so they could choose which films were appropriate for their children. It gave the government the tools to restrict access of children to material that was inappropriate for them. And it gave the MPAA reason for continued existence after film companies began openly flaunting the old regime.

The MPAA’s initial rating system featured four ratings. G was for general audiences, anyone could go to the movie. M was for mature audiences, parents were cautioned but anyone could come to the movie. R was for restricted audiences, children under 16 needed a parent to get in. (this was later changed to 17) X rated movies were for adult audiences only. The initial rating system fell short because parents felt more strongly against M rated movies than R rated ones, even though the reverse was intended. So later the rating was changed from M to PG. In 1984 the PG category was subdivided into PG and PG-13 movies, which was intended to let parents know that some movies may be suitable for older children, but not younger.

Today any movie commercially released in America features a rating. The rating is comprised of the rating symbol (G, PG, PG-13, R, or NC-17) along with a brief description of why the film received that rating. Common reasons cited are violence, language, nudity, sexuality, drug use, and adult situations, but that list is far from comprehensive. The intent is to allow parents to make a good decision about which movies are appropriate for their family based on the content of the movies. For example a parent may feel comfortable letting their child watch a movie that is PG 13 for adult situations and language, but not one rated the same for violence and sexual context.

The MPAA has a rigorous review system in place for all films submitted to it, as well as parental resources. One example is their red carpet ratings system, which emails parents the ratings information for movies coming out every week. For more information on film ratings, how they are derived, and what they mean for your family, please visit the  MPAA website at  www.mpaa.org .

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The movie rating system is a way for parents to know whether or not their kids should watch a given film. It’s important to note that even if a film has been rated PG-13, it doesn’t mean that all children under 13 should be allowed to see the movie. It’s the parent’s decision to make.

The ratings are designed to serve as guidelines for parents and guardians. In general, any child who is 16 or younger should not be seeing an R-rated film without parental supervision. Additionally, any child who is 17 or older should be able to see any film regardless of its rating (with the exception of NC-17).

Here’s what each rating means:

G – General Audiences

The G rating is the most common rating for family films. These movies are suitable for all ages, so you don’t have to worry about your kids seeing anything inappropriate. The main thing that a movie needs to get a G rating is no sex or nudity, and no violence or swearing.

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

You’ve probably seen a PG movie or two, but you may not know exactly what it means. The rating comes from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), who rate films based on their content. There are three levels of ratings: G (for General Audiences), PG (Parental Guidance Suggested), and R (Restricted). The rating most commonly associated with this category is PG-13, which falls just shy of an R rating. When you see a movie with a “PG” rating, parents should be aware that the film may contain some violence or other mature content that could potentially disturb younger children. This is especially true if they have yet to develop critical thinking skills around these types of issues.

PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

PG-13 movies are considered okay for teenagers 13 years of age and older, but parents are urged to use their own discretion before allowing their children to see them. Some PG-13 movies contain profanity and violence, as well as some sexual content. The Hunger Games is an example of a PG-13 movie that’s appropriate for adults and teens 13 years of age or older because it contains some mild profanity, violence and brief nudity.

R – Restricted; Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian

You may not be able to watch R-rated movies without a parent or adult guardian, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of them. Movies rated R contain graphic violence, explicit language, and nudity—and those are just the things that parents don’t want their children exposed to! If you’re still interested in this type of content (and legally old enough), check out some examples at the end of this article.

NC-17 – No One 17 and Under Admitted

If you see the NC-17 rating on a movie, it means no one under 17 will be allowed in the theater. This is not a bad thing! It’s a rating that has been around since 1990 and can be used in any type of film (not just R-rated movies). The first ever NC-17 film was Henry & June, a drama based on Anaïs Nin’s book by the same name. The movie chronicles the love affair between Henry Miller and his second wife June Miller, who were important figures in post-war literature during their time together in Paris. Despite having an R rating due to its nudity and sexual acts depicted on camera, Henry & June was released without issue under this new category of “adults only” films due to its artistic value being considered too high for children or teenagers to see at home without supervision from their parents first!

There are several movie ratings, but they all mean the same thing.

There are several movie ratings, but they all mean the same thing. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) provides ratings for movies based on the opinions of a panel of parents who watch the film and rate it based on its content. These ratings are not legally binding, so they’re more like guidelines than rules. Some people think that these ratings don’t go far enough in explaining what’s in a film or what makes it inappropriate for some viewers to see alone or with younger children, but if you’re unsure about whether or not your child should see a particular movie, you can always look up its rating online before taking them to see it at the theater!

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RATING SYSTEM?

Movie ratings provide parents with advance information about the content of movies to help them determine what movies are appropriate for their children at any age. After all, parents are best suited to knowing each of their children’s individual sensitivities and sensibilities to pick movies for them. Ratings are assigned by a board of parents who consider factors such as violence, sex, language and drug use, then assign a rating they believe the majority of American parents would give a movie.

DO RATINGS INDICATE IF A MOVIE IS GOOD OR BAD?

No. Audiences and film critics make these determinations. The ratings are not intended to approve, disapprove or censor any movie. Rather, ratings offer guidance to parents regarding the level of content in a movie.

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In conjunction with our process of reviewing and rating movies, we take every step possible to ensure that all advertising content is suitable for the particular audience that views it. We review more than 60,000 pieces of marketing each year, including theatrical, home video and online trailers, print ads, radio and TV spots, press kits, billboards, bus shelters, posters and other promotional materials. Our goal is to give parents the same confidence in movie advertising that they have in the movie rating system, while also allowing filmmakers to responsibly market their movies to their intended audiences.

The key to movie advertising is compatibility. Advertising for rated films is not rated, nor does the advertising content carry the rating of the full feature film. With trailers, we consider many factors to ensure their compatibility with the feature; on TV, we consider compatibility to the programming; and with online content, we consider the compatibility and user base age demographic breakdown for the intended online destination. Ultimately, we strive to make sure that if parents are comfortable with the content of the feature, TV programming or other media, then they will be comfortable with the trailers or other ads that go with them.

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Use the rating system to “Check the Box” and decide if a film is right for your family. The information in the box includes the letter rating, designating the level of content in the movie, and also the descriptor, giving a snapshot of the elements in the movie that lead to that rating.

The Check the Box campaign further enhances our educational tools for parents, with an updated rating block and trailer tag. As demonstrated below, the trailer tag gets to the point and tells audiences that the trailer they are watching is approved to play with the feature they came to see. This does not represent a change in the way we approve trailers and other movie advertising, but rather a clearer and more accurate reflection of our approval process. This process considers various factors, including the content and rating of the feature and the advertised movie, in approving trailers that are compatible with the feature and its content.

The rating block features a more prominent rating descriptor box. Rating descriptors have been an element of every PG, PG-13, R and NC-17 rating since 1990, and each descriptor will continue to be tailored for every individual movie, as they have always been. The new box places a renewed emphasis on the descriptor to encourage parents to use this important information when making movie choices for their families.

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Learn what movie ratings mean and how to use them to choose movies for your children.

You may be surprised to find out that the movie ratings given to current movies were originally designed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) back in 1968. The current rating system we use was created in response to a previous self-censorship system that was created in 1922, known as the Hays Code, when the MPAA was founded and led by William Hays. The Hays Code was developed to ensure the absence of “offensive material” and prevent government interference in filmmaking.

The current rating system we have in the United States is voluntary and requires a fee for having material go through the rating process. The rating process is handled by the Classifications and Ratings Administration (CARA) by a rating board that is made up of a group of independent parents that is charged with giving ratings to films that “give parents clear, concise information about a films content, in order to help them determine whether a movie is suitable for their children,” according to a CARA brochure

During the rating process, the rating board considers things like language, sex, violence, drug use and other situations that might concern most parents. The ratings board tries to reflect what they think the majority of other parents would give the film in ratings.

Ratings are not designed to indicate that films are appropriate or inappropriate, they are simply a way of saying what kind of content is included in the movie to give parents a chance to make informed decisions on what they are allowing their children to watch. When you are looking at ratings, look at the three parts included in a rating.

• The rating letter (G, PG, PG-13, R or NC-17)—this indicates the level of content.
• The rating definition—this is generally included in the lower box of the rating itself and gives a more detailed explanation of what that rating means. Some statements may include, “Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13” or “Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children.”
• The rating descriptors—these are usually put to the right of the rating letter. This is always unique to each film, but gives more details about why the film received a certain rating. Some statements may include “Extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images” or “For sequences of strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/nudity” or “Mild language and some crude humor.”

What do the movie ratings mean? Take a look below at the information offered from CARA .

G: General Audiences, All Ages Admitted. Contains nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the in-view of the Rating Board would offend parents whose younger children view the motion picture. It’s important to note that a “G” rating does not automatically make the movie a children’s movie or is an approval of the movie for children.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested, Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children. The film should be investigated further by parents. There may be some content such as language, violence or brief nudity, but they aren’t so intense that more than guidance is suggested. Remember, the content will vary with each movie, so check the specific movie rating for the film you are researching.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use. Remember, the content will vary with each movie, so check the specific movie rating for the film you are researching.

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity. Most theaters have their own policies regarding R rated movies and some include checking IDs of those who look under 17 purchasing tickets, allowing only parents to purchase tickets and accompany those under 17 into the movie, or just stating it has to be an adult guardian (not necessarily a parent) and that guardian has to purchase the tickets and accompany under 17 ages the entire time. Check with your theater on the policies and other parents about what you will allow your children to watch.

NC-17: No One 17 and Under Admitted. These films are too adult for children. The rating doesn’t mean that they are obscene or pornographic, but that the content is only appropriate for adult audiences.

Michigan State University Extension suggests doing the following when you are reviewing movie ratings.

• Review movie ratings critically. Start with the movie rating, but look at all parts of the rating. Look at the definitions and descriptions. Use these ratings as a guideline for your family movie viewing.
• Communicate your expectations. Once you’ve decided as a family what ratings are acceptable, talk about that with your children, their friends and other adults they might watch movies with so everyone knows what is allowed when it comes to ratings.
• Talk about the movie. It helps kids to process what they’ve just seen if they can talk about it with a trusted adult. Talk about the positive content that you want to give as examples to your kids. Talk about the negative content and how it conflicts with what your family believes or values.
• Watch the content first. Just like using technology or apps, it’s important for parents to view movies before their children see them, especially when watching PG or PG-13 movies. Watching the movie before your child allows you to see firsthand what content is included and helps you develop a plan for how to talk about it with your child.
• Be open. Many kids will watch movies their parents don’t want them seeing; however, it’s important to encourage kids to talk to you about what they are watching so you can help them process the content they have seen and answer questions for them.
• Check out viewer reviews. Sometimes the actual movie rating doesn’t give a complete picture. Many movies will have viewer reviews that you can read online that give more details about content and what’s included in the movie.

For more resources related to movie ratings, check out these websites:

• The Classifications & Rating Administration (CARA)
• Common Sense Media’s Essential Movie Guide
• American Academy of Pediatrics’ Media and Children Communication Toolkit
• PBS Parents’ Children and Media

To learn about the positive impact children and families experience due to MSU Extension programs, read our 2016 Impact Report . Additional impact reports, highlighting even more ways Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension positively impacted individuals and communities in 2016, can be downloaded from the Michigan 4-H website .

This article was published by Michigan State University Extension . For more information, visit https://extension.msu.edu . To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit https://extension.msu.edu/newsletters . To contact an expert in your area, visit https://extension.msu.edu/experts , or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464).

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The critics consensus on Rotten Tomatoes acknowledges that the film is not without its flaws, with its "jumbled tonal shifts," but it's also described as "funny, refreshingly brief, and elevated by the chemistry of its three leads." CBR's own Ben Wasserman similarly noted in his review for The Marvels that the movie "doesn't hit the narrative highs of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 or Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse , but it makes the most of its sci-fi premise with strong group chemistry, comedic timing, and a willingness to just be weird." He added that The Marvels is ultimately a "fun, action-packed time at the movies thanks to director Nia DaCosta and a charming cast."

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Projections for The Marvels have been fluctuating ahead of release, but the official numbers are starting to come in. The film has kicked off with $6.6 million in Thursday previews and is expected to make around $60 million to $65 million for the weekend. For comparison, the first movie, Captain Marvel , made $20.7 million in Thursday previews with a $153 million opening weekend, though that was notably before the pandemic in 2019. However, the Thursday previews are also well below other recent MCU releases, with both Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 banking $17.5 million in Thursday previews.

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Nia DaCosta directed The Marvels and co-wrote the script with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik. It stars Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel , following the trio in a cosmic adventure that sees the three of them swapping places whenever they use their powers. Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, and Samuel L. Jackson also star.

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12 Movies With Extremely Low Ratings That Don’t Deserve It

Posted: October 27, 2023 | Last updated: October 27, 2023

Critical acclaim doesn’t always align with audience appreciation in the realm of cinema. Some films may be unfairly dismissed by critics, receiving low ratings that fail to capture the true essence of their entertainment value. Here are twelve movies with meager ratings that members of an online forum believe deserve better.

1. Hot Rod (2007)

Hot Rod is a delightful dose of hilarity that will have you in stitches from start to finish. Starring the talented Andy Samberg, this comedy follows Rod Kimble, an amateur stuntman with dreams of greatness. The unforgettable dialogues perfectly encapsulate its quirky humor, as pointed out by a member.

2. MacGruber (2010)

Despite receiving lukewarm reviews, it has become a cult classic, beloved by fans for its absurd humor and over-the-top antics. A user shares that they will “defend it to death.” Another mentions this is their go-to film, and they’ve seen it no less than a hundred times. Will Forte’s portrayal of the bumbling yet oddly resourceful MacGruber is nothing short of comedic brilliance.

3. Under the Silver Lake (2018)

Despite its fifty-nine percent Rotten Tomatoes score, this enigmatic tale of a man searching for a missing woman in Los Angeles captivated the hearts of many. The film’s sprawling narrative and unexpected twists keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Director Robert Mitchell masterfully weaves a web of cryptic clues and eccentric characters, all tied together by Andrew Garfield’s captivating performance.

4. Spring Breakers (2012)

While it may not have been everyone’s cup of tea, this audacious film by Harmony Korine deserves a second look. Its bold approach and James Franco’s mesmerizing performance as the eccentric rapper alien delivers a unique experience that challenges conventional storytelling. Beneath its surface lies a thought-provoking commentary on youth culture and the pursuit of freedom.

5. Mission to Mars (2000)

This film takes audiences on a thrilling interstellar journey fraught with danger and excitement. With its gripping story, stunning visuals, and talented cast, including Gary Sinise and Tim Robbins, the film offers a captivating ride through the vastness of space.

6. The Void (2016)

For fans of horror John Carpenter, The Void is a hidden gem that channels his unique style. Although not directed by Carpenter, this Lovecraftian horror flick pays homage to the master filmmaker’s works. The film’s practical effects and eerie atmosphere takes one back to classic horror movies.

7. Bullet Train (2022)

Despite a 54% Rotten Tomatoes score, this thrill ride provided a cinematic masterpiece that has audiences cheering. Brad Pitt’s performance was charismatic and engaging, while the cleverly executed cameos added a playful touch. Sometimes critics fail to grasp the simple joy of an action-packed film experience, as evidenced by the higher audience score of 76%.

8. Horns (2013)

Based on the novel by Joe Hill, it is a dark and engaging supernatural thriller featuring a captivating performance by Daniel Radcliffe. Despite its forty-two percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film offers a unique and intriguing premise. Radcliffe’s portrayal of a man accused of a heinous crime who begins to grow devil-like horns sets the stage for a gripping exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human psyche.

9. Vivarium (2019)

This mind-bending and hauntingly memorable movie lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. With stellar performances from Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg, the film takes viewers on an unsettling journey. Its exploration of suburban horror and existential dread is refreshingly original, making it a standout in the sci-fi thriller genre.

10. The Exorcist III (1990)

Often overshadowed by its iconic predecessor, The Exorcist III is a surprisingly effective horror film in its own right. Brad Dourif’s chilling performance elevates the film, keeping audiences engaged in the eerie tale of demonic possession.

11. Alien Resurrection (1997)

As the fourth installment in the beloved Alien franchise, Alien Resurrection had big shoes to fill and faced mixed reactions from critics. However, viewed as a standalone sci-fi film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, it presents a visually stunning and quirky experience. Sigourney Weaver’s return as Ellen Ripley further brings out a captivating performance.

12. Ghost in the Shell (2017)

Based on the popular manga and anime franchise, this film faced a divisive reception upon its release. However, many fans appreciated the film’s dedication to honoring the source material with its stunning visual aesthetics. Scarlett Johansson’s portrayal of Major Motoko Kusanagi added depth to the character, while the film’s cyberpunk world provided an immersive experience.

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In the world created by Hollywood, very few middle-aged and older Latina women are lead protagonists. The few who are, are shapely, slim-legged, ageless Puerto Ricans with glorious tresses.

Hollywood has had a lead or co-lead character who was played by a 45 or older Latina in just five of 1,600 top-grossing films in 16 years. In three of those five films, Jennifer Lopez played the role, a new study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found. The group is based at the University of Southern California.

Lopez had the lead as an older woman who has a tryst with her 19-year-old neighbor in “The Boy Next Door,” as a big-box store worker who lands a high-powered job in “Second Act,” and in the romantic comedy “Marry Me.”

“JLo is amazing and she continues to be successful, but there are storylines and people that represent the nuance and diversity of this community; most simply aren’t getting the opportunity,” said Stacy Smith, founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, a think tank on inequality in the entertainment industry.

“If we are trying to think about the multidimensional complex nature of this community, there’s a complete disconnect if JLo has to represent every Latina 45 and above. The people that greenlight or allocate the resources on this community don’t understand anything about the community,” Smith said.

Across the board, just 14 Hispanic or Latino actors over the age of 45 played lead roles in the 1,600 films made from 2007 to 2022. And in lead roles for all ages, just 4.4% were played by a Hispanic actor.

Only one protagonist was played by an Afro Latina, Nathalie Emmanuel in "The Invitation," in the 100 top-grossing films of 2022, and eight Afro Latinos were cast in leading or co-leading roles in the 1,600 films made from 2007-2022.

Only three U.S.-born Latinos held the lead or co-lead in films made in 2022. In the 16 years studied, the majority of U.S-born Latino actors who were in leads or co-leads were only hired once in that span of years.

The study found no instances of a male U.S.-born Latino who was cast as a lead or co-lead in more than one film.

Female actors overall have seen some recent, slight progress in their presence in Hollywood films. They were 37% of all speaking characters in the 100 top-grossing films of 2022, up from 34% in 2021, according to the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.

However, Latinas saw their presence drop from 9.5% in 2021 to 7% in 2022, that study showed.

Fewer budgets for movies with Latino leads

Smith’s review of the costs and spending on films and their scores from Metacritic , which aggregates film reviews and scores them using a mathematical formula, showed that even though films with a Latino lead had higher Metacritic scores, less was spent to make them and market them, and they were in fewer theaters.

She said the scores mean the films with Latino leads are better but are getting less money. Though movies with Latino leads have made just as much money at the box office as those with non-Latino leading actors, the study found the actors and people working on the films with Latino leads were paid less, Smith said.

“It’s the whole issue of having to work twice as hard to get half as far,” Smith said. “This community is not valued by the people that are making the decisions in the executive branch.”

Ana-Christina Ramón is the director of the Entertainment and Media Research Initiative at University of California, Los Angeles, which produces the annual Hollywood Diversity Report .

The initiative released its 10th annual report this year examining the relationship between diversity and finances in the top 200 English-language theatrical films released globally and top 100 English-language streaming films.

Its study showed Latinos had 2.3% of leads in theatrical films examined, compared to 78.4% for white actors. Latinos fared better in streaming with 6% of leads, compared to 66.7% held by white actors.

Ramón said the initiative has gotten similar findings on budgets and resources, with films made by women and people of color receiving less money than those made by white men. The strongest predictor of the type of budget for a film is the director.

“Particularly for people of color, you will find there will be a lead that is a man of color and if he has a white director, then he’s fine,” Ramón said.

“It was very difficult to get your movie made when you’re the director and you’re the person of color, or when you are a white woman,” she said. Female directors and women of color directors tended to have more diverse casts, and even when a director of color had a white lead, they often still got fewer resources.

Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, has been intensely scrutinizing racial diversity and representation in the media industry. He ordered a two-part Gover n ment Accountability Office study that made several recommendations after its similar findings, including improved data sharing between the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates media, regarding discrimination.

Lack of diversity in the media workforce "has led to those lopsided and uneven portrayals that then create a stigma for an entire community," Castro said in 2022.

Suzanne Gamboa is a national reporter for NBC Latino and NBCNews.com

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‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Review: A Compelling Backstory for Panem’s Power-Hungry Villain

An ambitious Academy mentor (Tom Blyth) and a defiant Hunger Games tribute (Rachel Zegler) have strong but strange chemistry in a bold prequel focused on future villain Coriolanus Snow’s origins.

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“ The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ” feels like a natural extension of the saga, balancing blood sport, endangered young love and a heightened level of political commentary that respects the intelligence of young audiences as only Collins can. Her message is less about resisting fascism than recognizing how systems use entertainment to distract and manipulate the masses. But even within that critique, Collins leaves room for a soulful folk singer — the title’s metaphorical songbird — to serve as the voice of resistance.

As reluctant tribute Lucy Gray Baird, “West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler represents a cross between Jennifer Lawrence’s selfless hero, Katniss Everdeen, from the original films; the beguiling Gypsy Esmeralda of Victor Hugo’s imagination; and a pop icon like Taylor Swift, who brings people together. Her songs are the highlight of a dark thriller that’s half an hour too long and frustratingly unclear in the final stretch. Then again, Hollywood has long since decided that audiences like their blockbusters bloated, and “Ballad” is but the latest to overdeliver.

Set more than six decades before Katniss volunteered to take her sister’s place in totalitarian Panem’s annual kill-or-be-killed competition, “Ballad” features just one character whom audiences will recognize outright: future dictator Coriolanus Snow (previously embodied by Donald Sutherland), now an underdog cadet. That means, like “Cruella,” “Wicked” and “Maleficent,” this film focuses on a villain before he went bad, back when he was young, desperate and … hot.

George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequels are the most obvious antecedent for Collins’ revisionist novel. (Yes, “Ballad” is based on a book, although the source material might more naturally have been split into two films, or even spread across several seasons of TV.) Clocking in at an awesome 157 minutes, the epic-length movie opens with the 10th annual Hunger Games, cramming the cruel arena death match into its first half, then shifting its attention to the budding romantic connection between Coriolanus and Lucy Gray.

Lucy Gray belongs to a nomadic Roma-like group called the Covey, who were neutral in the Panem civil war that cemented the Capitol’s strength. When the fighting ended, these free spirits were forced to settle, and are now punished alongside citizens of the districts that revolted. As such, Lucy really ought to be exempt from the Reaping (the process by which contestants are randomly selected to represent their districts in the Hunger Games), but it suits Collins’ point to make her the purest of the lot: more martyr than action hero.

While it’s relatively easy to convince YA audiences to root for whichever young couple a movie puts forward, “Ballad” has to bend over backward to overcome the many reasons these two shouldn’t be together. For starters, Coriolanus is an obedient member of the Capitol’s Academy, making him Panem’s equivalent of a Hitler Youth, while Lucy Gray is effectively a human sacrifice — hardly the ideal dynamic between love interests. Though he goes the extra mile to assist her, his ambition tragically outweighs whatever emotion he feels for her.

Driven to feed his own starving family at home, Coryo hatches proactive suggestions to make the Hunger Games even more compelling amid a dip in ratings that might have justified canceling the barbaric practice. From Academy dean Casca Highbottom (a well-cast Peter Dinklage, who finds layers of conflict in his character), we learn that Coriolanus’ father, Crassus, was the one who implemented the games. While it might be poetic for a member of the Snow family to end them, audiences already know they continue for another 65 years under Coriolanus’ oversight.

Readers of the book will have a better understanding of the power structure of the Capitol, though the uninitiated may find themselves wondering who exactly is in charge. Coriolanus aligns himself with the Head Gamemaker, Dr. Volumnia Gaul (Viola Davis at her most nefarious). Embracing the character’s camp potential, Davis sports eyes of different colors, a white-streaked Dr. Frankenstein hairdo and crimson costumes that would be at home in a “Cremaster” movie. Like practically everyone in the Capitol — except Coryo’s rebel-minded friend, Sejanus Plinth (Josh Andrés Rivera) — Gaul fails to see the humanity in the citizens of the various districts.

Zegler might seem like an obvious choice, giving the role’s singing requirements, but “West Side Story” wasn’t a huge hit, and could have been a liability to this film’s box office. Taking the stage in a tattered but radiant dress (designed by Trish Summerville), she demonstrates a kind of inner light that even Spielberg couldn’t harness. Still, Lucy Gray’s reluctance to assume the lethal demands of the Hunger Games proves exasperating, as Coriolanus scrambles to find creative ways to help from the sidelines (by turning sponsorship drones into weapons and such). Rather than force her to dispatch everyone, Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt’s script (faithful to the novel) brings in a vat of poisonous snakes to speed along the result. The producers could have easily gotten away with letting the competition play out, wrapping the film there and saving the second half — in which Coryo is demoted to a Peacekeeper assigned to District 12 — for a separate film.

The last hour proves tricky for Lawrence to pull off, in part because the novel relied so heavily on Coriolanus’ interior thoughts. Stripped of that narration, the movie struggles to convey the turmoil he’s experiencing, pulled between his feelings for Lucy Gray and an even more powerful thirst for power. We all know where this is headed — Snow’s destined to become Panem’s authoritarian “president” — but there’s still enormous room for surprise and debate, even among readers of Collins’ prequel. Lawrence also takes the opportunity to plant (Katniss) seeds for the character’s decades-later downfall. Snow may be the winner for now, but his fate is preordained, and “Ballad” makes clear that his victory comes at a terrible price.

Reviewed at AMC Burbank 16, Burbank, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023. MPA Rating: PG-13. Running time: 157 MIN.

• Production: A Lionsgate release and presentation of a Color Force, About:Blank production Producers: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Francis Lawrence. Executive producers: Suzanne Collins, Mika Saito, Jim Miller, Tim Palen.
• Crew: Director: Francis Lawrence. Screenplay: Michael Lesslie, Michael Arndt, based on the novel by Suzanne Collins. Camera: Jo Willems. Editor: Mark Yoshikawa. Music: James Newton Howard.
• With: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera, Viola Davis, Fionnula Flanagan, Burn Gorman.

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The default setting for the button is to turn silent/ring on and off, but users can also customize it to do another action — such as opening the camera, starting a voice memo, turning on the flashlight, opening a Shortcut, and more. Especially with the option for Shortcuts, the possibilities that you have with the Action button are virtually endless.

Rumors are swirling that the iPhone 16 Pro will have the Action button sit flush with the device as it transitions to solid-state, rather than physical buttons like what we currently have. Additionally, it’s very likely that all models of the iPhone 16 will have a new button on the right side of the body, which also means the mmWave antenna will move to the left side to accommodate the change. This button seems to be internally called a “Capture Button,” but it’s unclear what this possible new button will actually do.

I think the idea of a new button is quite exciting. Since it’s being internally called a “capture” button, what if it’s for capturing a photo in the Camera app? Yes, you can technically use the Action button (if it’s set to the Camera app) or volume up button to do that right now, but that works best if you have the camera module towards the bottom when holding it in horizontal orientation.

If it’s a capture button for photos and placed near the bottom on the right edge of the phone (underneath the power/Siri button), it would be perfect for capturing selfies or snapping photos with the camera module towards the top in horizontal orientation. I often find it a bit hard and uncomfortable to reach the on-screen capture button when taking a selfie because my thumb is short, so a capture button on the right would help me a lot, actually, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. That said, I could see that as an issue for anyone who uses their left hand for selfies.

That’s probably the biggest use case for a new button, though perhaps it could also work like the Action button as well. I mean, the Action button is currently limited to only one action, so I don’t see the harm in making this new button also customizable — unless Apple changes the Action button to allow for more than one action based on other gestures.

Regardless, the idea of a new button on the iPhone 16 excites me. Whether it will be for all iPhone 16 models or just the higher-end ones is still a mystery.

For the past few years, Apple has given the smaller iPhone Pro models the same camera treatment as the larger Pro Max, but the iPhone 15 line broke that trend. Apple has a new tetraprism telephoto lens that allows for up to 5x optical zoom capability, but it’s exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max only.

This could change with the iPhone 16 Pro, which is rumored to use molded glass lenses that could reduce the thickness and weight of the camera bump while also increasing magnification distance. There’s also the possibility that the iPhone 16 Pro display size will be slightly larger, making it possible to house the 120mm telephoto camera that the iPhone 15 Pro Max uses.

I’m the type of person who upgrades every year, mostly for the camera improvements. However, even though the iPhone 15 Pro Max has the best camera system this year, I went with the smaller iPhone 15 Pro instead since I’m not a big fan of large phones. Personally, they’re harder for me to use comfortably as my hands are more petite, and even with larger Android phones like the Google Pixel 8 Pro , I have trouble reaching the on-screen capture button when taking photos.

If the iPhone 16 Pro is indeed going to have better optical zoom capabilities next year since a slightly larger size can house the 120mm lens, I’d be thrilled. However, I hope that the size doesn’t get too large. I would really prefer if Apple gave both Pro models the same camera treatment again, so maybe this is a step in the right direction.

This next rumor 100% contradicts what I’m hoping for with equal camera treatment for both small and large Pro models.

Some early reports are suggesting that while competitors like Samsung might drop from 10x optical zoom on the Galaxy S24 Ultra , Apple may do the opposite and go from 5x to 10x optical zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro Max . This would be made possible due to Apple using advanced molded glass lenses, similar to what we just talked about for the smaller iPhone 16 Pro. This advanced molded glass could result in a smaller camera bump and increase the optical zoom distance with what would be considered a “super telephoto” lens.

While I don’t have the iPhone 15 Pro Max myself, from what I’ve heard and seen in our coverage of the phone, the 5x optical zoom is pretty great (and honestly makes me kind of regret not getting it). If the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be upping the ante by doubling the optical zoom range, then it would definitely be more tempting for me next year.

This year, the iPhone 15 lineup cost a bit more to produce than its predecessor, the iPhone 14 . That’s not super surprising, given the fact that the standard iPhone 15 models use a new “color-infused” matte glass back, the Pro models have titanium, and the new components on the inside, like the tetraprism telephoto camera in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

With this information, there’s a rumor floating around that the increased production cost from this year could trickle down into the prices of the iPhone 16 lineup next year. This, of course, would not be so incredible.

However, it’s important to remember that there have been rumors that the cost of the iPhone is going to go up every year , and it hasn’t really happened. Sure, the iPhone 15 Pro Max seemed like it went up this year, but that’s only because Apple eliminated the 128GB storage option for $1,099 from years past. Now, the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB version, which is the equivalent of the 256GB iPhone 14 Pro Max when that was new. The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro did not get any sort of price increase this year, despite reports that we would possibly see higher prices for those.

So, while the rumors suggest that we’ll see higher prices for the iPhone 16 lineup next year, I have my doubts. This is something we hear every year, so I would take it with a grain of salt.

There’s a lot to look forward to with the iPhone 16

I know that the iPhone 15 lineup just came out, and it’s still very early for iPhone 16 talk. But this is just the nature of the beast — once the new thing is out, the rumors start to pop up for the next one. It’s just how it goes.

I’ve been satisfied with my iPhone 15 Pro so far , but I’m still looking forward to what the iPhone 16 lineup will bring — especially if the smaller iPhone 16 Pro can get more optical zoom range, which it missed out on this year. The idea of a capture button for what I believe could be for the camera would also be fun.

It’s far too early to know anything for certain about the iPhone 16, but assuming these reports hold some truth to them, it’s hard to not start getting excited about what Apple has in store for us next year.

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