Is Resident Evil: Death Island appropriate for children?

# Resident Evil: Death Island - Parental Guide This R-rated animated film contains intense violence, gore, and strong language unsuitable for children. The horror elements include zombie attacks and grotesque creatures, while moderate sexual content adds to mature themes. It's designed for adult audiences only and not appropriate for younger viewers.

What age is Resident Evil: Death Island suitable for?

Our verdict for Resident Evil: Death Island is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Resident Evil: Death Island safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2023

Rating

Genre

Action, Animation, Science Fiction, Horror

Synopsis

In San Francisco, Jill Valentine is dealing with a zombie outbreak and a new T-Virus, Leon Kennedy is on the trail of a kidnapped DARPA scientist, and Claire Redfield is investigating a monstrous fish that is killing whales in the bay. Joined by Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers, they discover the trail of clues from their separate cases all converge on the same location, Alcatraz Island, where a new evil has taken residence and awaits their arrival.

Cast

Matthew Mercer

Leon Scott Kennedy (voice)

Nicole Tompkins

Jill Valentine (voice)

Kevin Dorman

Chris Redfield (voice)

Stephanie Panisello

Claire Redfield (voice)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Very high stimulus

This is a mature-rated action horror film with rapid fight sequences, intense sound design, graphic violence, and jump scares — completely inappropriate for infants and toddlers and extremely overstimulating.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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