Raising Hazbin Hotel age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Hazbin Hotel age rating: the UK's BBFC rates the series 18 (adults only), and it's TV-MA in the US per Common Sense Media's listing. The BBFC lists strong sex, sexual violence, very strong language, and comic violence often accompanied by gory images. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for 17+. We couldn't find a German FSK rating for the series.
Hazbin Hotel at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
BBFC: 18; TV-MA per Common Sense Media - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: violence, injury detail - –Scary content in rating descriptors
Not in BBFC descriptors - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: very strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: strong sex, sexual violence - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
UK BBFC: 18 (FSK not confirmed)
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 | Adult animated musical comedy by Vivienne Medrano, streaming on Prime Video |
|---|---|
| UK (BBFC) | 18 (adults only) for the series; episodes rated 15 or 18 — strong sex, sexual violence, very strong language source |
| US (TV rating) | TV-MA (mature audience only; may be unsuitable under 17), per Common Sense Media's listing; we couldn't confirm the label shown on Prime Video |
| Germany (FSK) | We couldn't find an FSK rating for the series |
| Common Sense Media | 17+ — rampant sex, profanity, violence |
| Seasons | Season 1 (2024) and season 2 (2025), 8 episodes each; renewed through season 5 |
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 Hazbin Hotel is about
Hazbin Hotel is an American animated musical comedy for adults, created by Vivienne Medrano (studio SpindleHorse, with A24 and Amazon MGM Studios). It's set in hell, and it grew from a pilot posted on YouTube in 2019. It streams on Prime Video: season 1 premiered in January 2024 and season 2 ran from October to November 2025, with 8 episodes each.
Hazbin Hotel age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for adults in the UK and for mature audiences in the US.
- UK (BBFC): 18 for the series; individual episodes are 15 or 18.
- US: TV-MA per Common Sense Media's listing (mature audience only).
- Germany (FSK): we couldn't find a rating.
The BBFC describes violence that is comic but frequently accompanied by gory images, strong language throughout, scenes of strong sex, and strong sex references. One season 1 episode is rated 18 for sexual violence. Common Sense Media lists self-immolation, shooting, stabbing, threats of sexual assault, a sex-worker character, drinking, and cocaine.
Why young kids know Hazbin Hotel
It's a colorful cartoon with songs, which can look like a kids' show. A Christian school's blog published a warning to parents about exactly that, and Movieguide covered an influencer's warning. Plush toys of the characters are sold online; per the retailer's listing, Entertainment Earth's plush is for adult collectors and not for children under 16.
Is there a Hazbin Hotel season 3?
Short answer: Yes, it's been renewed, but as of October 2026 there's no release date.
According to reports from April 2026, the show is renewed through season 5, which is planned as the final season.
The habit kids may copy: big words
Common Sense Media lists "a lot" of strong language, including the f-word, and the BBFC notes strong language throughout.
Try tonight: a word for the feeling
When your child is upset, give them a word that says what's inside instead of a word that shocks: "I'm so mad!" or "I'm so sad!" Say it together, loud, then quiet. In our program, this is the lesson "Weather Inside": naming what you feel.
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FAQ
What is the Hazbin Hotel age rating?
The UK's BBFC rates the series 18 (adults only), and it's TV-MA in the US per Common Sense Media's listing.
Is Hazbin Hotel for kids?
It's rated 18 by the BBFC for strong sex, sexual violence, and very strong language, and Common Sense Media lists it for 17+.
What age is Hazbin Hotel for?
Ratings start at 17 or 18: TV-MA in the US per Common Sense Media's listing, 18 in the UK, and 17+ from Common Sense Media.
Is there a Hazbin Hotel season 3?
It's been renewed through season 5, the planned final season, but as of October 2026 season 3 has no release date.
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