Raising Minions age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Minions age rating: the newest film, Minions & Monsters (2026), is rated PG in the US (parental guidance suggested, no age limit) for violence/action, language, and rude/macabre humor. The UK's BBFC rates it U, for very mild comic violence, threat, and rude humor, and Germany's FSK rates it 6. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 7 and up. Despicable Me 4 (2024) is also PG in the US, U in the UK, and 6 in Germany.
Minions & Monsters at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: U; FSK: 6 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: violence/action - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild threat only - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in rating 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 | Third Minions film (2026): the Minions make a monster movie in 1920s Hollywood source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — violence/action, language, and rude/macabre humor source |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; suitable for all) — very mild comic violence, threat, rude humour source |
| Germany (FSK) | 6 (from age 6; per German listings) source |
| Common Sense Media | 7+ (independent nonprofit); parents who reviewed it say 9+ |
| Despicable Me 4 (2024), for context | MPA PG (action and rude humor); BBFC U; FSK 6; Common Sense Media 6+ source |
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 Minions & Monsters is about
Minions & Monsters is the third Minions spin-off and the seventh film in the Despicable Me franchise, from Universal and Illumination, directed by Pierre Coffin. The Minions end up in 1920s Hollywood making a monster movie. It was first announced as "Minions 3" for June 2027, then moved up and retitled; it came out in the US, UK, and Germany on July 1, 2026. As of October 2026, we couldn't confirm a date for another Minions or Despicable Me film.
Minions age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's PG in the US, U in the UK, and 6 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, for violence/action, language, and rude/macabre humor.
- UK (BBFC): U, for very mild comic violence, threat, and rude humor.
- Germany (FSK): 6.
The BBFC describes frequent comic slapstick, often with weapons, a queen beheaded on her throne without blood or injury detail, and danger scenes broken up with comedy. Common Sense Media mentions giant monsters that roar and blast fire, "handsome bastard" said once, bare Minion bottoms, and champagne toasts and cocktails.
Minions 3 and Despicable Me 4 rating
Short answer: "Minions 3" is Minions & Monsters (PG), and Despicable Me 4 is PG too.
- Despicable Me 4 (2024): MPA PG, for action and rude humor; BBFC U, for very mild comic violence, threat, language, and rude humor; FSK 6; Common Sense Media 6+.
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022): MPA PG, for some action/violence and rude humor; BBFC U; Common Sense Media 6+.
JustWatch's German guide notes the first Minions film and Despicable Me 1–3 were FSK 0; the newer films are rated 6.
Why young kids know the Minions
The Hollywood Reporter calls Despicable Me "the highest-grossing animated series of all time." Per Wikipedia, Despicable Me 4 grossed $986.7 million worldwide, and Minions & Monsters had passed $526 million as of October 4, 2026.
The habit kids may copy: slapstick with real things
The BBFC lists frequent slapstick, often with weapons, and a Minion spitting on a man's shoe. On screen, nobody gets hurt.
Try tonight: before the bonk
Act out a silly Minion bonk with a pillow, then freeze. Ask: "In the movie it's funny. What happens if we do it to a real person?" Let your child answer. In our program, this is the lesson "Wisdom": thinking before deciding.
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FAQ
What is the Minions age rating?
The newest film, Minions & Monsters (2026), is PG in the US for violence/action, language, and rude/macabre humor; U in the UK; and 6 in Germany. Common Sense Media lists it for 7 and up.
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; Common Sense Media lists it for 6 and up.
What is Minions 3 rated?
"Minions 3" was released as Minions & Monsters on July 1, 2026. It's PG in the US, U in the UK, and 6 in Germany.
Is there bad language in Minions & Monsters?
The BBFC's U advice lists no language, but it notes the distributor cut an instance of mild bad language to get a U (an uncut PG was available). Common Sense Media notes "handsome bastard" said once.
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