Raising Despicable Me 4 age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Despicable Me 4 age rating: the film is rated PG in the US for action and rude humor, according to the MPA, which means parental guidance suggested with no age limit. It's rated U in the UK for very mild comic violence, threat, language and rude humour, and 6 in Germany. The UK's BBFC says the action scenes are highly fantastical and packed with funny moments. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up.
Despicable Me 4 at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: U; FSK: 6 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild comic violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild threat only - –Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild language only - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: U; FSK: 6
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Illumination animated comedy (2024), the fourth main Despicable Me film source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — action and rude humor source |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; all ages) — very mild comic violence, threat, language, rude humour source |
| Germany (FSK) | 6 (from age 6), per kino.de and Cinestar source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ — family fun with some peril |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Despicable Me 4 is about
Despicable Me 4 is a 2024 animated comedy from Illumination and Universal, directed by Chris Renaud. Gru, a former supervillain turned secret agent, moves his family into hiding when his old rival Maxime Le Mal (voiced by Will Ferrell) breaks out of jail and seeks revenge. Meanwhile, some of Gru's Minions get superpowers and become the "Mega Minions." It came out in US theaters on July 3, 2024.
Despicable Me 4 age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US, U in the UK, 6 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, action and rude humor.
- UK (BBFC): U, very mild comic violence, threat, language, rude humour.
- Germany (FSK): 6.
Common Sense Media describes a villain's device that turns people into human-cockroach hybrids, a honey badger chasing people, baby Gru Jr. biting his dad's nose, and Maxime stomping on Gru's hands so he nearly falls. There are fist fights and a comic brawl in a restaurant.
How does Despicable Me 4's German rating compare?
Short answer: Germany's FSK rated it 6 (from age 6), according to kino.de and Cinestar. We couldn't confirm the reasoning behind that rating. The UK and US ratings have no age limit.
Is there a Despicable Me 5?
Short answer: We couldn't confirm an announced release date as of October 2026. Director Chris Renaud said a fifth film is possible if a fresh story can be found, as reported in July 2024.
The habit kids may copy: using a power without thinking
The Mega Minions work for the Anti-Villain League as a superhero force, and, as Common Sense Media puts it, other Mega Minions "comically wreak more havoc" with their powers.
Try tonight: the power button
Ask your child: "If you had a superpower, when would you choose not to use it?" Let them pick one moment, like when a friend is building a tower. In our program, this is the lesson "The Pause Button": stop, breathe, choose.
Who makes it: Illumination. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What is Despicable Me 4 rated?
PG in the US for action and rude humor. It's U in the UK and 6 in Germany.
What age is Despicable Me 4 for?
There's no age limit in the US or the UK. Common Sense Media lists it for 6+.
Is Despicable Me 4 scary?
The BBFC lists only very mild threat and says the action is highly fantastical and full of funny moments.
What is Despicable Me 4 rated in Germany?
The FSK rated it 6, according to kino.de and Cinestar.
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