How gory is Black Panther?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Black Panther rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

Black Panther (2018)

Film · 2h 15m · Rated PG-13

A new king defends his technologically advanced nation from internal and external threats, creating an uplifting, epic adventure.

Feel-good. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Disney+.

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Black Panther parents guide

It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and mild language.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: A couple; One or two sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None noted
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

How gory is Black Panther?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Black Panther rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG-13, with strong violence. Your call for older kids.

What is Black Panther about?

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.