Age 5
Generally wait
Sustained ocean peril and fantasy threats can be too intense for younger viewers.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
At Their Age recommendation
Moana 2
Recommended starting age
7
Verdict
Generally Appropriate
Confidence
High
Moana 2 is a good fit for many children around age 7 and up. Stormy seas, curses, dangerous waters, fantasy creatures, and moments where characters appear at serious risk make it more intense than its songs and colorful animation may suggest.
Last reviewed September 12, 2026
Studio / publisherWalt Disney Animation Studios
MPA rating
PG
Action/peril
ReleaseNovember 2024
Runtime100 min
What changes by age
Age-by-age guidance
Age 6
Conditional
Some mature 6-year-olds may handle Moana 2, but this is still below our recommended starting age.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 7
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 8
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 9
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 10
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 11
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 12
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
Age 13
Generally suitable
Most children at this age can handle the animated action and peril.
Best setup: Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
What parents should know
Violence
LowFantasy action is present but not graphic.
Fear / Intensity
ModerateStorms, curses, creatures, dangerous voyages, and apparent loss can feel intense.
Language
LowNo material language concern.
Social / Multiplayer Maturity
ModerateResponsibility to family and community is central.
Keep exploring
Put this recommendation in context
Make the experience fit the child
Best setup for younger kids
Watch together the first time and be ready to reassure during ocean-danger, curse, and creature sequences.
What parents should manage
Co-view if storms, monsters, dangerous ocean scenes, or apparent character loss are sensitive.
When it may be better to wait
Consider waiting if sustained action/peril or dangerous ocean imagery tends to cause lingering fear.
Sources & methodology
Official ratings are source inputs, not At Their Age’s recommendation. We also consider readiness, interaction, settings, and how the experience changes by age.
- Moana 2 ↗ — Official studio page
- Moana 2 rating record ↗ — Motion Picture Association