Your kids might be asking if they can see this one. The star power is there- skadoosh! But can they? What is the true age rating of Kung Fu Panda 4? Can your kids watch this one? We’re covering the 7 big things parents need to know about the age rating for Kung Fu Panda 4 in this parents guide.
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About Kung Fu Panda 4
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to… give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.
That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position.
Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.
So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One?
Kung Fu Panda 4 is rated PG for martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humor. What does that mean, exactly? We’re breaking it down for you here.
Age Rating of Kung Fu Panda 4: Parents Guide (7 Big Things)
Can your kids watch this one? What is the age rating of Kung Fu Panda 4?
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 Kung Fu Panda 4 age rating and age-appropriate recommendations.
Language
There’s really not too much to worry about in this one.
No swears or curse words are said or implied in Kung Fu Panda 4.
Your kids will hear:
- butt
- mangy
- idiot
- rejects
- stupid
- screwed up
- that’s a lot of bull (hard stop, no sh– implied)
- oh my gosh
Age Rating of Kung Fu Panda 4: Is It Safe For Teens When It Comes To Sex, Romance, and Nudity?
There’s no romance or sex in Kung Fu Panda 4, and a barely-there “nudity” scene.
A panda loses his pants and uses something to cover up his front area. The scene is super quick, and you definitely don’t see anything other than a panda asking for his pants back.
Does that count as nudity? Eh… but some families may want to know about it in advance so there you go.
Violence and Gore: Is Kung Fu Panda 4 Too Scary For Kids Under 9?
The violence is on par with previous Kung Fu Panda movies.
Martial arts moves and characters battling it out in multiple scenes.
There is no gore or blood in this one.
The villain is menacing but not too scary for kids.
Is Kung Fu Panda 4 Ok For Kids: Mature Topics
Po is from a mixed family of 2 dads, which is mentioned frequently.
A tavern is used in a couple of scenes showing alcoholic drinking and gambling.
Your kids will also hear potty humor, especially using the word butts a lot.
There’s a fart scene that we could have done without, but we’re not the target audience. Animals take cheap shots and bite nipples during fight scenes.
Kids will find the humor appropriately funny-gross, which hits the mark.
This movie focuses a bit on spirituality and casting spells as the villain brings characters back from the spirit world. It’s a decent portion of the 3rd act, so this may be a movie best screened without the kids if it’s a concern.
Parents Guide: Is Kung Fu Panda 4 Appropriate For Kids Under 9?
As always, you know your kids best.
We think most kids ages 5 and up can handle the content in Kung Fu Panda 4. If your family has seen the other movies or series, even a bit younger can understand and follow along.
The movie runs for just over 90 minutes, making it easy to keep the wiggles at bay!
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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.