Moana 2 carries a PG age rating from the Motion Picture Association, making it suitable for most kids with some parental guidance. This rating means the movie is fine for viewers of all ages, but parents might want to check it out first because of mild peril, cartoonish action, and thematic elements tied to Polynesian adventure.
The original Moana from 2016 also got a PG rating for similar reasons, like scary sea creatures and moments of danger during Moana’s ocean voyages. Moana 2 follows suit as an animated musical adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios, directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller. It brings back voices like Auli’i Cravalho as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui, picking up the story with new challenges on the high seas.[2]
Why PG and not G? The rating comes from brief intense scenes, such as storms at sea, mythical monsters, and emotional family conflicts. There is no strong language, gore, or adult themes—just fun songs, humor, and cultural nods to Polynesian life. Families love it for that balance, which helped it smash box office records with over $1 billion worldwide and top streaming charts on Disney+.[1][2]
Common Parental Guide Breakdown:
– Violence: Cartoon violence like chases and battles with ocean spirits, nothing graphic.
– Language: Very mild, if any.
– Nudity/Sex: None.
– Frightening Scenes: Some kids under 6 might get spooked by dark waters or creatures, but it’s all resolved happily.
Theaters like B&B Theatres note that PG films welcome kids under 11 without adults, unlike R-rated ones that need supervision.[4] Critics gave mixed reviews, but audiences, especially families, made it a hit, even earning a Golden Globe nod for Best Animated Feature.[2]
Parents often share on sites like IMDb that it’s a step up in adventure from the first film, perfect for ages 5 and up.[1] A live-action Moana remake is coming in 2026 with Catherine Laga’aia starring, but that one’s details are still pending—no rating yet.[3]
Sources
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27419466/news/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moana_2
https://time.com/7342338/most-anticipated-movies-2026/
https://www.bbtheatres.com
