Raising The Bad Guys 2 rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
The Bad Guys 2 rating: it's rated PG in the US (parental guidance suggested, no age limit) for action/mild violence, rude humor, and language. The UK's BBFC rates it PG for mild violence, threat, and rude humour, and Germany's FSK rates it 6. The BBFC describes punches, kicks, characters knocked out by poison darts, and a snake making a rude gesture with its tail. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 6 and up.
The Bad Guys 2 at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG; BBFC: PG; FSK: 6 - –Violence in rating descriptors
MPA and BBFC: mild violence only - ✓Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: threat (bladed weapons, chases) - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language; BBFC: 'butt', 'freakin'' - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
No sex, drug, or alcohol descriptor - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG; 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 | DreamWorks animated heist comedy (2025), sequel to The Bad Guys (2022) |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | PG (parental guidance suggested; no age limit) — action/mild violence, rude humor and language source |
| UK (BBFC) | PG (parental guidance; no age limit) — mild violence, threat, rude humour source |
| Germany (FSK) | 6 (approved from age 6) source |
| Common Sense Media | 6+ (an independent nonprofit's age guide) |
| Based on | The Bad Guys children's book series by Aaron Blabey (loosely) |
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 The Bad Guys 2 is about
The Bad Guys 2 is a DreamWorks Animation film, released by Universal, loosely based on Aaron Blabey's children's book series. The reformed gang is pulled into one last heist with an all-female criminal squad. It opened in US theaters on August 1, 2025.
The Bad Guys 2 rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated PG in the US and UK and 6 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG, for action/mild violence, rude humor and language.
- UK (BBFC): PG, for mild violence, threat, rude humour.
- Germany (FSK): 6.
- Common Sense Media: 6+.
The BBFC describes characters hit with metal cases and poles, punches and kicks, characters shot with poison darts who fall unconscious, a character throwing scissors and other blades to intimidate, and a giant magnet in space threatening Earth. Language includes "butt" and "freakin'." There's flatulence, a flirting couple who kiss, and a flashing-lights warning.
Why young kids know The Bad Guys 2
It's the sequel to The Bad Guys (2022), and it's based on a popular children's book series, according to Wikipedia and Common Sense Media.
The habit kids may copy: the rude gesture
The BBFC notes that the snake makes a rude middle-finger gesture with his tail. It's a gag in the film; the BBFC lists it under rude humor.
Try tonight: bad guy or good guy?
The gang keeps choosing between the old way and the new way. Ask: "What would a bad guy do here? What would a good guy do?" Let your child choose. In our program, this is the lesson "Two Roads": noticing that there's a choice.
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FAQ
What is The Bad Guys 2 rated?
PG in the US, for action/mild violence, rude humor and language. It's PG in the UK and 6 in Germany.
What age is The Bad Guys 2 for?
There's no age limit in the US or UK; Germany's FSK approves it from age 6. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 6 and up.
Is there bad language in The Bad Guys 2?
The BBFC lists "butt," "freakin'," and wordplay involving "jackass," with other words obscured.
Is The Bad Guys 2 based on a book?
Yes, loosely: it's based on Aaron Blabey's children's book series The Bad Guys.
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