Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse

What’s it about?

After teenager Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe, he soon must join with five spider-powered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat from destroying all realities.

The facts 

• Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman
• Voiced Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson and Hailee Steinfeld
• English and Spanish languages
• Runtime: 117 minutes
• Won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film

Why did it get this rating? 

This series was self-rated by Disney+. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Low-level violence

This series contains lots of cartoonish superhero violence and action, including fistfights, gunfights, and people in danger.

A character is killed in a large destructive explosion. We see their lifeless hand sticking out from amongst a pile of rubble.

One man is brutally slammed in the chest and killed by a large, strong villain. His corpse is not seen as it is obstructed.

A boy’s uncle is shot in an alleyway, onscreen. He is shown slowly dying as the boy breaks down and cries.

Coarse language:

This film contains the use of coarse language, with words “crap, “piss,” and “hell.” The derogatory word “ho” is played in a song.

When content stays with you: 

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information 

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters