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DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2016

Is DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy and Katana band together to navigate the twists and turns of high school in DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Superhero battles, danger, villain threats, and suspense are present, but the animated presentation and positive teamwork themes keep the intensity moderate. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Age guidanceAges 7+
Strongest cautionsViolence 3/5 · Frightening scenes 2/5 · Products & advertising 2/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

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What parents should know

Superhero battles, danger, villain threats, and suspense are present, but the animated presentation and positive teamwork themes keep the intensity moderate. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ. Courage & resilience; strongest caution: violence.

Readiness snapshotAge guidance: 7+Main watch-out: Violence 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Products & advertising2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Features DC intellectual property that serves as a promotional vehicle for the toy line and series.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romance is minimal and age-appropriate, with the story focused mainly on friendship, school life, teamwork, and superhero action.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes feature minor peril or villainous intent, but nothing designed to genuinely frighten young viewers.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes standard superhero animated action, involving powers and combat against villains. It is non-graphic and light in tone.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Heroes show bravery by facing threats to protect their school and community.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative play and inventive use of superpowers.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse ensemble of female heroes with distinct personality traits and skills.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages lessons in conflict resolution and social dynamics among peers.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters frequently support each other and value cooperation.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong emphasis on working together, integrity, and the value of friendship over competition.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Promotes positive behavior, collaboration, and taking responsibility.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
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