We finally made it to the Endgame with the Avengers. After the cliffhanger of an ending with Avengers: Infinity War we’ve all been on edge and waiting for the film to pick back up with Avengers: Endgame after the two filler films: Ant Man 2 and Captain Marvel left us all waiting for more. With that infamous Thanos snap we as viewers know that the three hour film is going to be action packed and may or may not be okay for our smaller viewers. Now, I have to say, that my children are exposed to more and are wiser than their years. I took Brayden to see Avengers: Infinity War and Captain Marvel. While it might have moved fast at times for him I knew he understood most of the film. For this screening I decided not to take him so I could make sure we’re all kosher before his seven-year-old eyes and ears witness what could be the third and final phase of MCU. Because, let’s be real, even one of your three assumptions about the film will come true. It’s hard to go into too much detail without spoiling any parts of the film. So here are a few of my tips on whether or not Avengers: Endgame is kid friendly.
Avengers: Endgame is rated PG-13 and it earns that for it’s language and violence. If your child is familiar with most Marvel films then they should be okay. But for super small kiddos it might be too overwhelming. Heck, even for me, I am still in shock of what happens and feel like I cannot move on. If your child watched Avengers: Infinity War and handled it okay then he or she will probably be okay with this film.
Violence in Avengers: Endgame
Violence in Endgame is just like it is with Infinity War but there is one scene in particular with Hawkeye that is disturbing and ends with a head being cut off. There’s sword fighting, gunfire, stabbings, etc.
The mature themes that arise might be unsettling as well. There’s death, grief and suffering. If you or your child have recently lost someone there are some scenes that may be too difficult to process. There is also a cliff hanging heroic suicide that is tough to swallow.
Sexual Content in Avengers: Endgame
There is almost zero sexual content. There are a few kisses but that is about it. Even for us lusty Thor lovers out there it is all zero’d out with his PTSD post soul world war bod.
Foul Language in Avengers: Endgame
There are roughly thirty obscenities and fifteen profanities (including a strong GD, OMG, Jesus’ name is used as a curse word, and a few of the profanities are borderline).
Is Avengers: Endgame Kid Friendly?
I am going to say that for kids over the age of ten they will be okay. However, if they are familiar with the films then just be cautious of the violence and mature situations that do arise and be prepared to discuss them afterwards. I am happy that I screened the movie first so I know what’s to come and to anticipate what questions they might have.
Avengers: Endgame is worth the hype. The film is legit and I enjoyed the entire three hours and one minute. Not including the last ten minutes of the longest credit reel of my life. But that’s because I decided to drink 3/4 of a Cherry Coke and was doing the pee-pee dance for the last 45 minutes of the film. The friend I took kept yelling at me to go but…people! There is really no good exit to use the bathroom. Something is constantly happening. Each character has their story, their timeline is being intertwined into this film. It’s basically three films put into one epic Endgame. You will laugh a lot, you will be holding onto the edge your seat, you will cry, yes, you will cry. Even if your the manliest of men you will cry. Be prepared. Your heart will be full one minute then completely yanked out the next. This film is intense, it may not be perfect but overlook some things and just enjoy it. It’s entertaining and it’s satisfying. If you have not watched any Marvel movies I suggest at least watching Avengers: Infinity War, Ant Man and the Wasp and Captain Marvel. But if you want to binge watch some films I suggest to watch in this order not in order of release because just like Star Wars they are all intertwined and unless you want to try and piece the puzzle together it might be easier to just watch them in this order:
- Captain America: The First Avenger – This movie essentially introduces the concept of superheroes and takes place decades before any other movie. Watch this first.
- Captain Marvel: Although this movie just came out in 2019, it starts early on in Marvel history.
- Iron Man
- Iron Man 2
- The Incredible Hulk: Not my fav, one of the weaker films and not necessary to watch.
- Thor
- The Avengers
- Iron Man 3
- Thor: The Dark World: This film pieced a lot together for me. I did not watch these in this order and I think it would make a lot of sense as a new viewer. I had many ahhh-haaa moments in this film.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Guardians of the Galaxy: These films are what sparked my love for Marvel. Up until they came out I wasn’t hooked, they were entertaining but now I am hooked and maybe I love Chris Pratt just a lil.
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Ant-Man
- Doctor Strange: I still have not seen this. It’s the only time I am lost. Watch it. It’s important!
- Captain America: Civil War
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Black Panther: So well done and probably my fav film. Wakanda forever!
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Ant-Man and the Wasp (my review here)
Take your time. Trust the hype. Watch the films. Iron Man is the hand of hope and you must watch Avengers: Endgame which hits theaters Friday, April 26th!
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