Because of its violence and scary scenes, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever isn't suitable for children under 12 years, and we recommend parental guidance for children aged 12-14 years.
I'm baffled by reviewers who rate this as only appropriate for those aged 12 and up. There's punching and kicking, there's spear-chucking and shock wave blasting, and there are apparent deaths from said physical conflict—but all of it is very cartoon-like.
The MPAA rating has been assigned for “sequences of strong violence, action and some language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes a sexual reference, a tender kiss, many scenes of superpowers being used to fight, other fight scenes using spears and knives, a few fight scenes with water bombs and other explosives ...
About the age rating: This film is rated 12 and unlike U and PG, this age rating restricts who can buy or rent home media. 12 films deal with more complicated storylines and difficult ideas that may be too challenging for younger children.
Black Panther isn't recommended for children under 13 years, and we recommend parental guidance for children aged 13-15 years. That's because the intense and brutal violence is shown in a way that's likely to make the violent scenes seem more real to younger viewers.
Black Panther is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for prolonged sequences of action violence, and a brief rude gesture. Violence: Pervasive depictions of violence include property damage, deaths and injuries by guns, spears, poison, explosions, fist-fights, animal attacks and fantastical/high-tech weapons.
Nevertheless, it's likely to appeal to teenagers and Marvel fans. Because of its violence and scary scenes, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever isn't suitable for children under 12 years, and we recommend parental guidance for children aged 12-14 years.
You'll find most of the harmful content from Wakanda Forever comes from the violence and some language, which we'll get into. Besides that, parents may want to know that this movie depicts strong emotional trauma and grief, mostly from Shuri as she continues to process T'Challa's death.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has an age rating of PG-13 from the MPAA. It has received that rating for “sequences of strong violence, action and some language”.
Compared to other Marvel movies, especially those we've seen in Phase 4 of the MCU, Black Panther 2 isn't any more scary. The film does include violence such as water explosions, rocket launchers, drownings and stabbings.
Black panthers are large felines that come from the big cat family. They have strong and flexible bodies, long tails (which give them good balance) and they are powerful hunters with sharp teeth and claws. Contrary to popular belief, the black panther is not an individual species of cat.
Most children over the age of eight would be ok to view this movie without parental guidance, depending on the individual child and parents' assessment of the content. There is nothing in this movie that would disturb children over thirteen.
Chinese censors are rumored to be in the process of banning screenings of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, likely because of the movie's brief depiction of a gay relationship.
China has ended its de facto ban on Marvel films, with superhero flicks Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania both locking in surprise release dates, after a three-and-a-half-year gap that has cost Disney hundreds of millions in ticket sales.
Violence & Scariness. Begins with off-camera death of King T'Challa. Another death is particularly emotional later in the movie. Lots of intense action violence, chases, and hand-to-hand and weapons-based fights, including spears, water bombs, guns.
The CGI felt unfinished and they could have been cut together better. Overall, Black Panther is a triumph for the MCU and its societal connotations. This is, in my opinion, the best origin movie that Marvel has made because of its amazing hero, great cast of role characters, and truly menacing villain.
There are, however, scenes and characters in this movie that could disturb younger viewers, so it isn't recommended it for children under 10 years, and we recommend parental guidance for children aged 10-13 years.
A significant amount of Black Panther's praise stems from its race- and gender-conscious casting and costuming. It boasts the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Black director, Ryan Coogler; an almost entirely Black lead cast; and a number of Black women in powerful and engaging roles.
The scene takes place at the end of the movie where Ayo comes to Aneka's Wakandan apartment to offer to “[restore the warrior] as a Dora [Milaje].” And from there, along with their conversation “Aneka gives [Ayo] a kiss on the cheek,” to which Kasumba's Wakandan warrior responds by “[kissing] Aneka on the lips.”
Our Take: Wakanda Forever is as watchable and wearisome as any MCU feature, but at least it's weighed down ever so slightly more by visionary ambitions than by franchise obligations.
