Justice League

Parents need to know that Zack Snyder's Justice League is a darker, more somber cut than the original 2017 film, with more (gory) violence and stronger language. Unlike the theatrical release, Snyder's edit is slower and more character driven, with greater focus on the severity of the challenge that the band of superheroes faces. The film does celebrate teamwork and great courage, not only among the superheroes, but also regular people, who put their lives on the line to save others. The violence is ramped up and heightened, with far more death and destruction. There are countless battle sequences and explosions, with far more gore. Kids are threatened at gunpoint, innocent civilians are killed mercilessly, and there are corpses, skulls, burning bodies, and bloodshed. There's also a sinister villain in the form of Steppenwolf (voiced by Ciarán Hinds), who could prove too scary for younger viewers. Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) remains a strong role model, emphasized when she stops a huge terrorist attack and gives advice to the children she saves. She also defends her family and friends back at home when they're referred to as "puny." The language here is stronger than in the original film, with "f--k" said fully -- including by Batman (Ben Affleck) -- rather than bleeped out like before. There's one graphic sexual reference, when a character describes a "reach around" when provoking another. Due to the darker tone and increased violence, this version is better suited for older fans.