Raising Sing 2 age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Sing 2 age rating: the film is rated PG in the US for some rude material and mild peril/violence, according to the MPA, which means parental guidance suggested with no age limit. It's rated U in the UK and 0 in Germany. The UK's BBFC says frequent comic and musical moments reduce the impact of chase and fight scenes, which are all reassuringly resolved. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 7 and up.
Sing 2 at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: U; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
MPA: mild peril/violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild threat only - –Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: very mild bad 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: 0
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 musical comedy (2021), sequel to Sing (2016) source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — some rude material and mild peril/violence source |
| UK (BBFC) | U (universal; all ages) — very mild bad language, threat, violence, rude humour source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per Filmstarts source |
| Common Sense Media | 7+ — nonstop tunes, mild violence |
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 Sing 2 is about
Sing 2 is a 2021 animated musical comedy from Illumination and Universal, written and directed by Garth Jennings. Buster Moon, a koala theater director voiced by Matthew McConaughey, takes his troupe to Redshore City to stage a show for entertainment mogul Jimmy Crystal and tries to recruit a reclusive rock star, Clay Calloway, voiced by Bono. It came out in US theaters on December 22, 2021.
Sing 2 age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG in the US, U in the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, some rude material and mild peril/violence.
- UK (BBFC): U, very mild bad language, threat, violence, rude humour.
- Germany (FSK): 0.
Common Sense Media describes slapstick violence with no serious injuries: Buster is nearly thrown off a balcony and pushed off a ledge but saved, someone is briefly locked in a cage, and a gun-like prop is used. A supporting character grieves his late wife.
Is Sing 2 scary?
Short answer: The BBFC lists only very mild threat and says chase and fight scenes are all reassuringly resolved. Common Sense Media mentions moments when Buster is in danger and a character's grief over a loss.
The habit kids may copy: promising before it's arranged
To win over Jimmy Crystal, Buster promises a show starring Clay Calloway, a rock star who has stopped performing, before he has asked him. Common Sense Media notes that some of the methods the characters use to reach their dreams aren't always ethical.
Try tonight: the brave first try
Ask your child to sing one line of a favorite song, then clap for the try, not the sound. Say: "You tried, and that's the brave part." In our program, this is the lesson "Not Yet": the trying matters.
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FAQ
What is Sing 2 rated?
PG in the US for some rude material and mild peril/violence. It's U in the UK and 0 in Germany.
What age is Sing 2 for?
There's no age limit in the US, the UK or Germany. Common Sense Media lists it for 7+.
Is Sing 2 scary?
The BBFC lists very mild threat and says chases and fights are all reassuringly resolved.
Who sings in Sing 2?
The voice cast includes Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Halsey and Bono.
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