Age Rating of Blue Beetle: Parents Guide (7 Big Things!)
Teens and tweens might be asking if they can see this one. The superhero power from the DC Universe is there! But can they? What is the true age rating of Blue Beetle? Can your kids watch this one? We’re covering the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for Blue Beetle in this parents guide.
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About Blue Beetle
From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the feature film Blue Beetle, marking the DC Super Hero’s first time on the big screen.
The film, directed by Angel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.
Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it.
As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab.
When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.
Watch the Blue Beetle trailer.
Blue Beetle Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
Blue Beetle is rated PG-13 for action and violence, language, and some suggestive references. What does that mean for your family? We break it all down below.
Age Rating of Blue Beetle: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of Blue Beetle?
This parent’s guide will help you decide if your family can handle the seven big issues with movies and shows: mature topics, gore, violence, language, sex, romance, and nudity. We’ll also give the Blue Beetle age rating and age-appropriate recommendations.
Photosensitivity warning: there are a ton of flashing light sequences, starting right off the bat. If you or your kids are sensitive to these sorts of things, you may want to prescreen before taking them.
Language
The biggest concern for parents with younger kids will be the language in Blue Beetle. You’ll get it in both English and Spanish for this movie.
Words your kids will hear include:
- d!ck
- bullsh!t
- sh!t
- b!tch
- @sshole
- @ss
- omg
- p!ss
- d@mmit
- G-d d@mmit
- d@mn
- h@ll
- cr@p
The F-Bomb is never fully said, but it is implied and cut off before finishing the word.
Age Rating of Blue Beetle: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
There’s no full-on nudity in Blue Beetle (one partial scene of a man in a non-sexual way) but there are sexually charged references. Some in Spanish (with captions) and some in English.
Depending on the age of your kid and how fast they read, they may miss some of them.
There is one kissing scene but no sex in Blue Beetle.
Violence and Gore: Is Blue Beetle Too Scary For Kids Under 13?
There are uses of weapons and violence but it’s not as graphic as some other recent superhero movies (Doctor Strange for example).
Guns, knives, explosions, hand-to-hand fighting, and swords are all used in the fight scenes.
There is some blood with large wounds and war scenes, but nothing too gory or concerning for the most part.
Demonic possession and creepy eyes are seen. Jump scares are rare in this movie.
Is Blue Beetle Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
Alcohol is consumed and there is a mention of weed in the movie.
Kids will see child-aged soldiers, an ICE raid with gunfire, and some mature themes around family.
There are some heavy moments amid the laughter in this one.
Blue Beetle Parents Guide: Is Appropriate For Kids Under 14?
As always, you know your kids best.
If they are superhero fans and have seen other movies in the genre, you are probably safe to take kids as young as 10 to Blue Beetle.
For anything younger, we think parents with concerns should pre-screen the movie to decide if Blue Beetle is ok for your kids to see.
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Patty Holliday is a parent movie reviewer, writer, and podcaster living in the Washington, DC area. Her goal is to bridge the gap between casual fandom and picky critic with parent movie and television reviews. As a lifelong fangirl and pop culture connoisseur, she’s been creating online since 2009. You can find her work at No-Guilt Disney.com, No-Guilt Fangirl.com, No-Guilt Life, and as host of the top-rated No-Guilt Disney Podcast.
