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Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

2021

The Guardians of Arcadia reunite to battle the nefarious Arcane Order, who've reawakened the primordial Titans.

Ages 11+Source checked

Why this age? Frequent fantasy combat, peril, frightening Titans, tragic deaths, grief, and a world-destroying threat make this better suited to older children and tweens, despite its PG animation style. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age11+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The film is part of a larger franchise that includes merchandise, but is not aggressively commercial in its narrative.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several important characters die, including Strickler, Nomura, Nari, Skrael, and Toby; the story includes visible grief and farewell moments.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Animated injuries are shown, but there is no graphic blood or dismemberment.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Expect mild insults or name-calling typical of a PG animated action film; no evidence of strong profanity.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Brief LGBTQIA representation appears in the established ensemble, but it is not central to the film’s story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Jim and Claire are an established couple, with romance present alongside the central adventure rather than driving the plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Primordial Titans, dangerous monsters, fiery destruction, possession, imminent world destruction, and characters in repeated peril may frighten children.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent action battles with magical weapons, Titans, fires, collapsing structures, and characters being wounded or killed.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Courage is central: characters confront Titans, rescue others, accept painful sacrifices, and continue despite likely death or world-ending danger.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive mythology, magical artifacts, imaginative creatures, alternate timelines, body-swapping, and collaborative problem-solving strongly stimulate fantasy imagination.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble cast of characters with varying roles and agency.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Themes of teamwork and resilience are present, though not explicitly educational in a school-subject sense.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Friends repeatedly support one another, protect civilians, restore Nari, mourn the dead, and value loyalty and compassion.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes friendship, sacrifice, responsibility, identity, accepting grief, and becoming heroic through choices rather than possessions.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Heroes cooperate, protect civilians, restore a friend’s free will, face overwhelming danger, and make significant sacrifices for others.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, and what caused that change?
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