It might be a hard sell for your kids at first because it’s shot in that cheesy, over-the-top, slightly ridiculous 60’s superhero movie style, but convince them to give it a chance. These are the original Superman movies featuring the legendary Christopher Reeve, and if you’ve never seen them, they’re awesome. Underwater origin story has lots of comic book action. For kids who love Paw Patrol and superheroes, this movie is the perfect crossover. Violent and noir-ish Batman is engaging but cynical. A lot of great people also popped up in these movies over the years including Richard Pryor, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp and Annette O’Toole. Chris Pratt is absolutely brilliant as Earth-native Peter Quill, now a space adventurer/pseudo-criminal who loves 80’s music and isn’t afraid to dance.

They still show girls as powerful, world-changing forces for good, and I love that. If you don’t know much about the Powerpuff Girls, they were made – similar to Astro Boy – by a lonely professor who just wanted a family. A few of the monsters look a little scary, and in the few moments when Hellboy questions his identity, he looks terrifying, but overall, these movies are actually pretty lighthearted and fun.

Poignant, grown-up, very violent superhero movie. Something goes wrong in their creation, though, and the girls come out with superpowers. Super-brave, super-capable girls win the day and sell toys. The movie has a great plot, and there’s a hugely important lesson to be learned in the fact that the Incredibles, though technically “criminals” for using their superpowers, nevertheless do the right thing and save the city when it’s under attack anyway. Powerful female superhero story has some violence, language. Batman and Robin race against time to save the UN Security Council from being dehydrated in a dehydration machine by the Joker, Catwoman, Riddler and Penguin. However, this seems to be because I’m not a five- to seven-year-old child since every one of those I’ve met – and as a teacher, I’ve met a lot – absolutely loves him.

Dark animated superhero yarn will entertain older viewers. As a parent, you’ll make your own decision about what age is appropriate for your kids to watch these movies, but they’re definitely worth the watch. Inspiring docu explores female heroes in comics, real life.

This movie came about because Will Arnett’s Lego Batman character was so popular in the first The Lego Movie. These are great movies because they’re pretty clean all the way through, but they have enough action, character development and cohesive plot to be enjoyed by adults as well as children. We cracked up through the entire thing. There are usually quite a few fight scenes in movies for this age group, but they aren’t too graphic, and they don’t usually show blood. If you’re a responsible parent looking for more superhero flicks to share with your kids, we got you covered with this list - The 10 Best Superhero Movies for Kids! There are some instances of death and loss, which may be hard for younger children to deal with, but these types of things are handled well. NaTaya is a dedicated mom, auntie and educator from Alabama.

That doesn’t mean there aren’t some great options out there, though. Has action, heart, but superhero is an alcoholic. It’s hilariously good. Although I’ve never watched much of the cartoon, I do find the Paw Patrol pups to be pretty endearing.

The tagline for the film was "You will believe a man can fly," and while those flight power special effects haven't aged especially well, the real heart of the movie is in the performance of Christopher Reeve, bumbling as Clark Kent yet courageous as Superman. All rights reserved. I feel like little girls aren’t often given much chance to experience the pleasure of superheroes – at least not in the same way little boys are. This animated movie, which was originally a manga series in the 60’s, features a great cast of voice actors and a pretty decent plot as well. To be honest, it’s one of mine as well. Ron Perlman absolutely killed it as the cat hoarding, titular Hellboy, and the rest of the cast, including Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Hurt and Rupert Evans, did a great job as well. 3 is Superman. Heroes work together in explosive comic-book adventure.

Don’t let the name of these movies fool you; they aren’t nearly as dark as the word “Hellboy” implies.

As for all the fighting, well… Little kids probably shouldn’t be exposed to it, but my son adored Iron Man, so I made an exception. All rights reserved.

Copyright 2018 ComicBook.com. I absolutely, unequivocally don’t like Captain Underpants. Your kids will love watching Superman face and defeat one big bad after another. Cliff, the pilot, will put your kids in mind of Iron Man with his rocket jet pack that transforms him into… Well, a red-and-gold-suited superhero.

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Clever, creative, action-packed adventure/toy ad. It’s an interesting addition to the Marvel Universe, having a sorcerer as a superhero, and the plot is quite good.

How do you know which ones are okay for your child? We don’t even have to explain why this Pixar classic makes the list, right? The story is just as good as everything else, so if you haven’t seen this one, you definitely need to give it a watch.

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79. I liked the concept of two of America’s favorite superheroes at odds with one another, and the casting choices were great, but the whole thing was executed a little more poorly than I would have liked. If your kiddos enjoy the animated cartoon Kim Possible, they’ll very likely appreciate the live action movie as well. Man, woman, boy or girl, this movie is a must-see for every superhero lover. It's a plane! Violence and minor sensuality in reflective Superman tale. These are the only other Spider-man movies I’ve ever been able to stomach (aside from Spiderverse.). You and your kids will quickly fall in love with both Groot (and later Baby Groot) and Rocket Raccoon, and you’ll probably have lighthearted arguments about which one is cuter.

2 - The Incredibles. A few parents I know also had some issues with the way the characters are dressed. It’s a surprisingly good, complex story with a lot of important lessons about treating others with respect and kindness and the value of family and friends. Tell us in the comments and make sure you check out our video at the top of the article to see our choices! While Batman is my all-time favorite superhero, Captain America is my favorite Marvel superhero.

Once your children hit their teenage years, the superhero movie options really open up for them. This is one of my all-time favorite super hero movies for kids.

Clever, funny, cool Marvel movie has lots of sci-fi action. I just think there are merits to these movies despite all the flash and bang fight scenes. This movie received incredibly mixed reviews, with about half its viewers thinking its pacing was horrible and its plot trite and the other half genuinely enjoying it. List of PG superhero movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This reboot is a little darker and a little more mature than other versions of the film, but it features the same wise-cracking, pizza-eating, oversized turtles. And for the record, EVERYTHING on this list is rated PG.

It’s a great flick you and your kids can enjoy together. Although Spider-man is my son’s favorite superhero, Shazam! It tells the story of how Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face and then some.

Of all the Marvel superheroes, Ant-Man, whose real name is Scott Lang, is probably the most down-to-Earth. Most of the age-appropriate superhero movies for kids of this age are still going to be animated, but there are a few live action options available too. What to Watch, Read, and Play While Your Kids Are Stuck Indoors, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Stoke kids' love of reading with great summer stories, Check out new Common Sense Selections for games, Teachers: Find the best edtech tools for your classroom with in-depth expert reviews, 6 formas de usar los medios para que los niños mantengan el español, Wide Open School: recursos para el aprendizaje a distancia, Which Side of History? Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Even 40 years later, Christopher Reeve is who many people consider to be the shining definition of Superman. Superman II But the absolute best superhero movie for the kids, still to this day, is Superman II.Everything that was good about the original Superman is amplified in this superior sequel. There are some out there that just aren’t suitable for children or for children under a certain age. This probably isn’t something you, as a parent, will enjoy, but your kids will love the onslaught of potty humor – “Uranus – hahaha” – that fills up the movie.

I didn’t care for this movie, but it’s a great one for kids who love video games and superheroes. At first, he thinks his life is perfect, but then he starts to feel a little lonely and has to do something about it. None of those things are bad things! There’s a little more variety for this age range, but even so, the big-name, super popular superhero movies still aren’t exactly suitable for most five- to seven-year-old children either.

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So I say let the kiddos watch this flick, even if it means a little extra whining on the toy aisle at Wal-Mart.

Just a little warning with this one – although this film is targeted at kids there are some pretty horrifying scenes, most notably, the infamous board room scene where one of the monsters chomps a lawyers head right off then tosses him out a 30 story high rise window. It's ... some of our favorite superhero movies!

Paul Rudd is absolutely hilarious in just about everything he does, and the Ant-Man movies are no exception. All three of these movies, starting with Steve Rogers’ transformation into Captain America and ending with Cap and Iron Man going to war over their different principles, are pretty clean and probably safe for most tweens actually, but I put them in the teen category because there’s a lot of fighting, blowing things up, smashing people with the shield, etc. I’m not usually a fan of the Teen Titans, but this animated musical is funny. It gets the 13+ rating because of all the fighting, violence, explosions and Tony Stark’s ugly reputation as a man who loves the ladies, but truthfully, all the sexual innuendo went right over my son’s head until much later when he started watching them as a teen. If that’s your complaint with the Bratz, you shouldn’t have a problem with this movie. While there are still some that are a little too dark and violent, the vast majority of the major Hollywood blockbusters should be okay for ten- to 12-year-old children. It seems like the Bratz dolls and cartoons are extremely polarizing for parents.

It’s a win-win.

This is one of the few cartoons my son still loves and watches regularly at 15.

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Masterful Marvel film has depth, diversity -- and violence. Each show features some great faith and life lessons little kids are never too young to learn. Super-nostalgic superhero adventure still soars.

Technically, Percy Jackson and his friends are demi-gods, not superheroes, but they have all kinds of awesome abilities, such as flight, killer battle skills and instincts and the ability to control water, so that seems pretty super to me. Wakanda is the most gorgeous place I’ve ever seen, and the costume choices, action scenes and special effects are impeccably done and frankly amazing.

Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). There are some intense battle scenes, some mild language and some drinking, but all-in-all, it’s a great flick that’s fairly clean.

Unlikely hero team has positive social messages for kids. In that respect, superhero movies are good for your kids because they reinforce the idea that being bad never gets you ahead and that evil never triumphs.