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The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

1991

Is The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Once again, Bastian is transported to the world of Fantasia which he recently managed to save from destruction. However, the land is now being destroyed by an evil sorceress, Xayide, so he must join up with Atreyu and face the Emptiness once more.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

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Oct 23, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard film-related merchandising typical of family entertainment sequels.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Atreyu appears to fall to his death, though Bastian later restores him to life; the scene may be emotionally intense.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild language, consistent with standard PG fantasy films of the era.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Threats include armored giants, a spreading destructive force, a power-hungry sorceress and characters in danger or separation.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Characters face armored giants, capture, pursuit and a struggle that sends Atreyu over a cliff; the violence is fantastical rather than graphic.

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Romance · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Overcoming fear of heights and choosing compassion over power are central to Bastian’s journey.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The film strongly encourages imaginative engagement through a living book, magical worlds, invented creatures and wish-driven storytelling.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in terms of human diversity in the primary cast, typical of fantasy films from that period.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on literary themes and metaphorical growth rather than direct educational content.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Compassion transforms Xayide, helps restore Fantasia and supports reconciliation and friendship.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes courage, compassion, resisting manipulation, valuing memories and using power responsibly.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Bastian models the struggle to overcome personal fear; Atreyu exhibits loyalty and bravery.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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