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Article: "The Matrix Reloaded" becomes highest-grossing R-rated film
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- AP Worldstream
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- May 18, 2003
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Dateline: LOS ANGELES
Hordes of fans took another trip down the rabbit hole with Neo, Trinity
and the other characters of "The Matrix Reloaded," giving the sequel
the highest opening weekend gross of any R-rated film on record.
The Warner Bros. sequel to 1999's "The Matrix" took in an estimated
$93.3 million from Friday through Sunday, capturing 59.8 percent of
the total gross of the weekend's top 12 films, according to studio
estimates.
Under the U.S. film rating system, an R-rated film requires anyone
under age 17 to be accompanied by an adult, due to sexual or violent
content. Films for children are rated G. There is a PG-13 rating for
films ...