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Is Shazam! Fury of the Gods OK for Kids?

ComedyActionFantasy
10+
PG-13⭐ 5.9 / 102023 · 2h 10m
David F. Sandberg

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United States

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
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We're re-reading this screenplay with our upgraded analysis. Scene-by-scene moment counts aren't available for Shazam! Fury of the Gods yet — the summaries below are from our earlier read-through. Check back soon.

🗡️Violence
Moderate▼
  • Mass destruction scenes with superhero fighting using powers and weapons like swords, very much on par with the first movie
  • Battle sequences between gods and superheroes with fantasy violence
  • One character dies by suicide
💬Language
Mild▼
  • Hell, s**t, "balls," a**, sucks used, and one incomplete use of "motherf*" that cuts out
  • No sexual language or slurs directed at minorities noted
  • Language is not terrible overall according to parent reviewers
👻Scary Scenes
Mild▼
  • Less intense than the original movie but has some moments of peril and somewhat scary mythical creatures
  • Dragon and goddess antagonists may frighten younger viewers
  • No specific jump scares mentioned in reviews
💕Romance
Very Mild▼
  • Freddy has a romantic subplot that gets more attention than expected
  • No kissing, nudity, or sexual content described in reviews
  • One character comes out as gay
🍺Substances
None▼
  • No substance use mentioned in any of the content reviews
  • No drinking, smoking, or drug use noted
  • No substance-related content involving minors
⚡Stimulation
Mild▼
  • Very CGI heavy, almost to an extreme, with messy moments
  • 2 hour 10 minute runtime with very slow start that could see little ones getting bored
  • Action sequences are elaborate and entertaining when they occur
Shazam! Fury of the Gods — Heads Up for Parents

One character commits suicide, which parents wouldn't expect from a PG-13 superhero movie

About Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Billy Batson and his foster siblings who transform into superheroes by saying "Shazam!" face the Daughters of Atlas who seek to reclaim their stolen powers and destroy the world. It's a family-focused superhero sequel about both the heroes and villains dealing with family relationships and belonging.

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Fine for kids to watch alone
Recommended for ages 10 and up, though younger kids may get antsy during the long runtime

Family Takeaways from Shazam! Fury of the Gods

What it gets right

  • ✓Message that everything has the ability to be worthy if only given the chance
  • ✓Strong focus on family themes for both heroes and villains
  • ✓Billy Batson as a relatable kid superhero that distinguishes him from other heroes

Shazam! Fury of the Gods Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

The entire emotional core centers on Billy's journey from foster care to finding true belonging with his chosen family. The film explicitly celebrates how the Vasquez family's unconditional love and acceptance transforms Billy and his siblings into a unified family unit.

Community Notes

  • No specific community concerns noted in available reviews or criticism
  • LGBTQ content may be of interest to some faith communities but handled subtly
  • Generally received as family-friendly superhero content
Cast:Zachary LeviAsher AngelJack Dylan GrazerRachel ZeglerAdam Brody

Is Shazam! Fury of the Gods Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✓Age 10: Generally appropriate for 10-year-olds
✓Age 12: Generally appropriate for 12-year-olds
✓Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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