The New Mutants (2020)
Teenage mutants in a secret facility confront their terrifying powers and dark pasts, fighting for freedom.
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
How intense is The New Mutants?
The New Mutants is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The New Mutants feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegrittydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The New Mutants
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The New Mutants for you?
Is The New Mutants scary?
Only a little. The New Mutants has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The New Mutants gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The New Mutants sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The New Mutants OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The New Mutants?
The New Mutants runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The New Mutants?
The New Mutants is streaming on Disney+.
Does The New Mutants have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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