My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024)

Released: 2024-08-02 Recommended age: 12+ IMDb 7.0
My Hero Academia: You’re Next

Movie details

  • Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
  • Director: Tensai Okamura
  • Main cast: Daiki Yamashita, Meru Nukumi, Mamoru Miyano, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto
  • Country / region: Japan
  • Original language: ja
  • Premiere: 2024-08-02

Story overview

In a world recovering from a devastating war between heroes and villains, a mysterious giant fortress appears and begins engulfing towns and people. The story follows young hero-in-training Izuku Midoriya and his friends as they face this new threat. A man reminiscent of All Might, the legendary symbol of peace, emerges to confront the crisis. The film explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and protecting society during times of great danger.

Parent Guide

Animated superhero action film with moderate fantasy violence and peril, suitable for older children and teens who enjoy action-packed stories with positive messages about heroism and teamwork.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Stylized superhero combat with characters using superpowers against villains and threats. Towns and people are engulfed by a mysterious fortress, creating perilous situations. No graphic injuries shown, but intense action sequences throughout.

Scary / disturbing
Moderate

The giant fortress engulfing towns and people could be frightening for sensitive viewers. Scenes of societal devastation and high-stakes peril might be intense, though presented in animated format.

Language
Mild

Typical superhero movie dialogue with occasional intense exclamations during action scenes. No strong profanity expected based on the PG-13 rating and genre conventions.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity present. Characters wear typical superhero costumes appropriate for the genre.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use or references to alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Themes of societal devastation, protecting others during crises, and the weight of heroism create emotional moments. Characters face high-stakes situations that could be intense for sensitive viewers.

Parent tips

This animated superhero film contains intense action sequences with characters using superpowers in combat against villains and a massive threat. Expect moderate peril as towns and people are engulfed by a mysterious fortress, creating high-stakes situations. The PG-13 rating reflects fantasy violence and some potentially frightening imagery, though it's presented in a stylized anime format.

While the film promotes positive messages about courage, teamwork, and protecting others, younger or sensitive viewers might find some scenes overwhelming. The story deals with societal devastation and the weight of heroism, which could be emotionally intense for some children. Parents should consider their child's comfort with animated action and peril before viewing.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss how the characters use their powers responsibly and work together as a team. You might ask what qualities make someone a true hero and how friends support each other during difficult times. During viewing, check in with your child during intense scenes to ensure they're comfortable, and remind them it's animated fantasy.

After the movie, talk about the characters' choices and the film's themes. Ask what they learned about courage and helping others, even when facing overwhelming challenges. Discuss how the characters balanced using their powers with protecting innocent people, and explore real-world parallels about helping communities during crises.

Parent follow-up questions

  • Which character did you like the most and why?
  • What superpower would you want to have?
  • How did the friends help each other in the movie?
  • What was your favorite colorful part?
  • Was there anything that made you feel worried?
  • What makes someone a true hero in this story?
  • How did the characters work together to solve problems?
  • What would you do if you saw someone in trouble like in the movie?
  • Which character showed the most courage and why?
  • How did the movie show that helping others is important?
  • What responsibilities come with having special powers or abilities?
  • How did the characters balance using their powers with protecting innocent people?
  • What does the movie suggest about recovering from difficult times as a community?
  • How did different characters show leadership in their own ways?
  • What real-world situations might require similar teamwork and courage?
  • How does the film explore the concept of sacrifice for the greater good?
  • What commentary might the movie be making about societal recovery after conflict?
  • How do the characters' personal motivations influence their heroic actions?
  • What ethical questions arise when using extraordinary abilities during crises?
  • How does the animation style affect the presentation of intense action and peril?

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