LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition

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68%

WISE Score

A LEGO Marvel movie where a kid accidentally creates a supervillain—it's harmless fun, but also kind of forgettable.

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition

movie

G, 2024

68%

WISE Score

A LEGO Marvel movie where a kid accidentally creates a supervillain—it's harmless fun, but also kind of forgettable.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is exactly what you'd expect: a LEGO Marvel movie that checks all the boxes without breaking new ground. It's safe, it's colorful, it's got the Avengers—and it's also pretty forgettable.

The 6.3 IMDb and 3.1 Letterboxd scores tell the story: families put it on, kids watch without complaint, everyone moves on with their day. It's not bad, just aggressively fine. If your 6-year-old is obsessed with Spider-Man but you're not ready to introduce them to the emotional devastation of the MCU, this is your move.

The real value here is as a bridge—something that lets younger kids feel included in Marvel fandom without the nightmares. But if your kid is 10+ or has already seen the real Marvel movies, they'll probably zone out. It's cotton candy: sweet, harmless, and instantly forgotten.

Age Fit

Best for ages 5-9 who love Marvel but aren't ready for the intensity of actual MCU films. The LEGO format and young protagonist make it accessible for early elementary kids, but tweens will likely find it too babyish.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

LEGO Marvel movies consistently model teamwork and heroism with humor. The premise of a young fan unleashing chaos fits the wholesome superhero-learning-responsibility arc. LEGO format keeps tone light and kid-friendly, avoiding the darker MCU elements. Pacing is typically brisk but not overly chaotic for the format.

Imaginative

LEGO Marvel movies blend brick-building creativity with superhero action, though they follow fairly formulaic Marvel storylines. The 'young fan' angle adds a meta layer kids can relate to. However, these are derivative works—fun but not groundbreaking. They invite play and imagination through the LEGO lens but don't push creative boundaries.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 7+, and the LEGO format inherently softens Marvel action—no blood, no real peril, just brick destruction. Disney Plus hosting adds safety layer. Typical LEGO Marvel content has cartoon violence only, no scary imagery, no inappropriate content. Very predictable and safe for the target audience.

Enriching

Modest enrichment: themes of responsibility, consequences of actions, and teamwork. The 'fan unleashes villain' plot could spark discussions about hero worship vs. reality. However, it's primarily entertainment—light on depth, skill-building, or meaningful takeaways. IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.1 suggest it's fine but forgettable. Not particularly thought-provoking.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Perfect gateway to Marvel for kids too young for the actual MCU—all the heroes, none of the trauma
LEGO format keeps everything light and playful, with humor that works for both kids and tired parents
The 'fan accidentally causes chaos' premise is relatable and teaches consequences in a low-stakes way
82% audience score suggests families generally enjoyed it as easy weekend viewing

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What to Watch For

Cartoon action violence (LEGO bricks exploding, heroes fighting)—nothing scary but still action-packed
It's pretty formulaic; if your kid has seen other LEGO Marvel movies, this won't blow their mind
Older kids (9+) might find it too simplistic and prefer the real MCU films

Conversation Starters

"If you could meet any superhero, who would it be and what would you ask them?"
"The kid in the movie accidentally caused big problems. Have you ever done something by accident that got out of hand?"
"What do you think makes someone a real hero—superpowers or something else?"
"If you could build anything out of LEGO, what would you create?"

Deep Dive

The "B-Side" Marvel Experience

If you’ve spent any time on Disney Plus, you know the LEGO Marvel ecosystem is its own distinct flavor of chaos. It’s not trying to be Endgame. It’s trying to be the thing your kid watches while they’re actually building their own sets on the rug. Mission Demolition leans heavily into the "fanboy" perspective by putting a young, aspiring hero at the center of the disaster. This shift matters because it changes the stakes from "save the universe" to "don't let the Avengers find out I accidentally broke the world."

The 82% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a bit of a head-fake. It doesn't mean this is a masterpiece; it means it delivers exactly what it promised. It’s a low-friction, high-energy special that works because it doesn't ask for much emotional investment. If your kid is currently in that sweet spot where they know who the heavy hitters are but haven't yet started arguing about power scaling or timeline logic, this hits the bullseye.

Why the "Fan" Protagonist Works

The genius—or at least the cleverness—of these LEGO specials is the meta-humor. By making the main character a superhero superfan, the writers get to poke fun at the tropes we’re all tired of. We see the Avengers through the eyes of someone who thinks they're perfect, even when the LEGO versions are clearly bumbling through the plot.

This is a great entry point if your household is currently navigating the "is this too scary?" phase of Marvel fandom. You get the iconography of the villains and the spectacle of the powers, but when a building falls over, it shatters into plastic bricks. There is zero "trauma" here. It’s the perfect counter-programming to the increasingly heavy tone of the live-action films.

The Saturday Morning Calculus

Let’s be real about the 6.3 IMDb score. In adult-movie terms, that’s a warning sign. In "content for seven-year-olds" terms, it’s basically a recommendation. It means the movie is functional. It doesn't have the high-concept brilliance of the original theatrical LEGO Movie, but it also doesn't have the grating, toy-commercial-only vibe of some lower-tier animation.

If your kid has already cycled through LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Code Red or the LEGO Star Wars holiday specials, you know the drill. The humor relies on sight gags and "I can't believe they just said that" moments from characters like Thor or Iron Man. It’s essentially a high-budget Saturday morning cartoon.

How to Handle the "I Want That" Factor

The only real friction here isn't the content—it's the inevitable request for the sets. LEGO and Marvel have a symbiotic relationship that is designed to make you spend money. Unlike a standalone movie, Mission Demolition feels like a 45-minute catalog.

If you want to make this more than just a passive viewing experience, use the "fan" angle. The movie is about a kid who wants to be part of the world he admires. It’s a natural bridge to getting them to actually build something rather than just watching the screen. If they like the way a certain vehicle or gadget looks in the movie, challenge them to recreate it with the bricks you already have. It turns a "mid" movie into a creative prompt, which is the best way to get value out of these Disney Plus specials.

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