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.
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.
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.
Parents need to know that Black Panther is the first film in the Marvel cinematic universe to center on a superhero of color: African prince-turned-king T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), aka the Black Panther. As in all superhero movies, there's plenty of violence -- in this case, mostly brutal hand-to-hand combat…
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.
What are the inappropriate scenes in Black Panther?
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 ...
There is a scene of suicide by falling into ocean when they got hypnotized. The ending fight between Namor and Black Panther includes the most violence in the movie. Blood, stabbing and tearing of skin are present. The last act of the movie contains an intense battle scene with no blood.
Parents need to know that The Pink Panther is a 2006 remake of the classic slapstick movie series, with Steve Martin taking over from the late Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau. This film pushes the limits of PG. It includes several sexual situations and allusions, including a reference to Viagra.
As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for their nation. Rated PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, action and some language.
Both the circumstances of Boseman's death and the plot of Wakanda Forever make it a heartbreaking story. Shuri's character development and Wakanda's mourning of their Black Panther pulled on fans' heartstrings.
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.
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.
Given that Shuri was brought back at the age of 20 during the events of Avengers: Endgame in 2023, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever takes place one year later in 2024, Shuri would be approximately 21 years old during the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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.
In an early series of Pink Panther animated cartoons, Pink generally remained silent, speaking only in two theatrical shorts, Sink Pink (one line) and Pink Ice (throughout the film).
After she pulled herself off the spear, the suit could be seen reconstructing itself around the open gash. The suit itself may or may not have actual healing properties, but by sealing up the wound immediately after the spear was removed, it enabled Shuri's body to recover faster and not die of blood loss.
Lots of intense action violence, chases, and hand-to-hand and weapons-based fights, including spears, water bombs, guns. People are drowned, shot, speared. An underwater group of people can chant a siren song that lures people to throw themselves into the sea.
“Wakanda Forever” starts with the exposition to catalyze the rest of the film, the death of T'Challa. Such a start is necessary, but the obscurity of his death combined with its impact being the central focus of the film makes for a poor setup that culminates in failure.
As it currently stands, there is no Black Panther 3 release date, since Marvel is yet to officially confirm the sequel. Assuming that does happen, then the sequel is still likely a few years off. The MCU has grown to be more expansive, and already has a packed slate running that includes movies releasing in 2026.
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.
Why Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever rated PG-13? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is rated PG-13 for “sequences of strong violence, action and some language” by the MPAA.
