Is Ant-Man and the Wasp appropriate for children?

# Ant-Man and the Wasp - Parent Guide This PG-13 action film features strong violence including fighting, explosions, and destruction that may be intense for younger children. Language and sexual content are mild, making it generally suitable for teens 13 and up who enjoy superhero movies, though parental discretion is advised for sensitive children under that age.

What age is Ant-Man and the Wasp suitable for?

Our verdict for Ant-Man and the Wasp is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ant-Man and the Wasp safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

Mild

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2018

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.

Cast

Paul Rudd

Scott Lang / Ant-Man

Evangeline Lilly

Hope Van Dyne / Wasp

Michael Douglas

Dr. Hank Pym

Hannah John-Kamen

Ava / Ghost

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

Affiliate links support ScreenWise at no extra cost to you.

Parents also checked

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
Every child is different — always preview content for your family's specific needs.