The Marvels is a 2023 superhero movie rated PG-13 for action, violence, and brief language, making it mostly suitable for kids around 10 and up, though parents of younger children should note the intense fight scenes and a scary villain. Directed by Nia DaCosta, it stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel), Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau (Captain Rambeau), and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), who team up after their powers start swapping them around during battles against the Kree aliens.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801210/news/
The story picks up from Captain Marvel and the Ms. Marvel TV show, where the three heroes discover their abilities are linked, causing them to switch places every time they use powers. They must work together to stop the Kree, who caused the problem and now threaten the universe. This teamwork theme shines through, showing how friendship and cooperation help them overcome challenges.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801210/news/
For parents, the violence includes epic fights with punching, blasting energy beams, spaceships exploding, and hand-to-hand combat, but it stays milder than many Marvel films with no gore, blood, or graphic deaths. There is brief strong language, like one or two swear words, and a tough emotional moment for Captain Marvel that might upset sensitive kids. The villain is commanding and menacing, adding some fright, but the movie has fun, kid-friendly humor from Kamala’s excitement and family moments.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2801210/news/
Overall, The Marvels promotes positive ideas like unity and bravery without heavy scary themes, dark magic, or adult topics. Families who enjoyed the lighter MCU entries like Spider-Man films will find it engaging, but preview the trailer or check ratings sites to decide for your child. It sets up more Marvel stories ahead in Phase Five of the universe.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe:_Phase_Five
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