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Initially, viewers noticed that the Birds of Prey streaming version on HBO Max had been edited—scenes cut, shirtless scenes blurred, language muted—attributes typical of a PG-13 rating, especially perplexing given HBO Max's reputation for streaming more mature content. Many fans questioned why such a version was available since the movie was marketed as an R-rated film, and such edits are unusual for a platform known for uncut, adult-oriented content.
Adding to the mystery, the movie was available in a version that seemed more aligned with a broadcast or cable version, possibly a mistake or mix-up in files. Some speculated that it could have been the TNT version unintentionally uploaded, leading to widespread confusion and trending hashtags on social media.