Action-packed special has humor, positive messages.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Violence & Scariness
some
Many fight scenes and confrontations, some involving physical altercations among characters and others with laser-shooting weapons. Ominous music adds some tension, but the overall tone is lighthearted, with humor breaking up potentially scary moments. The most intense scenes include a showdown between the Hulk and a large beast, as well as Natasha's father dangling over a pit of fire. Some moments highlight the strained relationship between Natasha and her father.
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The Lego characters are modeled after the minifigure toys; the MCU has lots of tie-in merchandise, too.
Positive Messages
some
One of the main themes of the special is not to be wasteful; that older and damaged things still have value and that change is OK. There's also an underlying message of learning to communicate and not bury anger. After Natasha "blows up" at her dad, Hulk says that her anger is going to eat her up. Natasha and her father have to learn how to communicate their feelings to one another in a healthy way.
Positive Role Models
some
Natasha describes her dad as "positive and supportive and always around." Later she models communicating her feelings and learning from her mistakes after getting upset with her dad. The Avengers don't hesitate in helping Natasha rescue her dad, as well as the other superheroes (and even villains) taken captive by the mad scientist.
Diverse Representations
a little
Most of the Avengers featured here are male, with the exception of Black Widow. The voice cast is also primarily white, though notably this time Captain America is voiced by a Black actor, Bumper Robinson.
Parents need to know that LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red is an action-adventure special. It's got the type of cartoonish battle scenes you'd expect from an animated Avengers story, with lots of fight scenes and confrontations, some involving peril and physical altercations among characters (including one between the Hulk and a large beast) and others with laser-shooting weapons. But the tone is lighthearted overall, and there are worthy messages about communication and perfectionism. That said, two characters do fight over a toy and then throw it on the street and walk away. Expect a bit of insult language ("butt," "stupid," "hate"), and there's a running joke about whether or not Santa is real -- and then he actually shows up and gets in on one of the battles near the end.
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What's the Story?
In LEGO MARVEL AVENGERS: CODE RED both superheroes and villains with the word "Red" in their name begin to mysteriously disappear. The Avengers must team up to find out what's going on, and to help rescue those taken by a villain known as The Collector.
This special is a whirlwind of fast-paced Avengers action sequences that are sure to captivate young viewers. The inclusion of an ever-expanding roster of superheroes, including the unexpected appearance of Wolverine from the DC universe, adds an extra layer of excitement to LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red. The special maintains the signature LEGO humor, ensuring that the tone remains light and enjoyable without venturing into frightening territory. Drawing parallels with The LEGO Movie, this installment explores the theme of embracing imperfection, using The Collector's obsession with pristine conditions as a foil. The show also delivers important messages about communication and the value of recycling and reusing, encouraging young audiences to consider sustainability over wastefulness.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why it's important to express feelings instead of keeping them bottled up. How is this expressed via Natasha in this special and through Hulk in general?
Parents can point out how Natasha and her dad both learn to communicate with each other. Why is communication an important character strength?
What do you think this show is trying to say about perfectionism? How does this also relate to re-using and recycling?
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