The Thundermans Return – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

The Thundermans Return

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52%

WISE Score

Nickelodeon's superhero family returns for a sequel that's safe, predictable, and mostly forgettable—fans only.

The Thundermans Return

movie

G, 2024

52%

WISE Score

Nickelodeon's superhero family returns for a sequel that's safe, predictable, and mostly forgettable—fans only.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is a Nickelodeon TV movie sequel to a show that ended in 2018. If your kid was obsessed with the original Thundermans series, they'll probably enjoy seeing the characters again. For everyone else? It's 90 minutes of forgettable superhero hijinks that won't offend but also won't impress.

The ratings tell the story: a 5.0 on IMDb and 2.3 on Letterboxd means even the target audience found it pretty meh. It's safe, it won't rot their brain, but it's not going to enrich their lives either. Think of it as the cinematic equivalent of plain oatmeal—fine if you're hungry, but nobody's asking for seconds.

If you need something to keep the kids occupied on a rainy afternoon and you've exhausted better options, sure. But don't feel bad about steering them toward literally anything else on your watchlist.

Age Fit

Best for ages 7-11 who are fans of the original Nickelodeon series. Outside that demographic, it's a pretty skippable TV movie with limited appeal.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Family-focused superhero comedy with themes of teamwork and sibling relationships. The Thundermans franchise generally models cooperation and family values, though the twin rivalry dynamic can occasionally veer into mild bickering. Tone is appropriate for the target demographic with no major emotional manipulation or dark themes.

Imaginative

Sequel to a Nickelodeon series following a well-worn superhero formula. The premise of superheroes trying to regain their status is fairly predictable. Doesn't invite much creative participation or original thinking—it's passive viewing of familiar tropes. The superhero elements provide some fantastical scenarios but nothing groundbreaking or thought-provoking.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 8, suggesting typical kid-friendly superhero action without graphic content. No indicators of inappropriate material, gore, or mature themes. Standard Nickelodeon fare with comic action sequences and no surprise disturbing content. Superhero battles are cartoonish rather than violent.

Enriching

Limited educational or developmental value beyond basic 'don't give up' messaging. The plot about wanting to regain superhero status offers some light perseverance themes, but execution appears shallow based on middling ratings (5.0 IMDb, 2.3 Letterboxd). More about entertainment than meaningful growth, and even the entertainment value seems questionable given critical reception.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid loved the original Thundermans series, they'll get closure and familiar characters
Clean, age-appropriate superhero action without the intensity of Marvel movies
Themes about family sticking together and not giving up on your goals
Easy background viewing that won't require parental screening for inappropriate content

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What to Watch For

The 5.0 IMDb and 2.3 Letterboxd ratings tell the real story—this isn't exactly must-see cinema
Sibling rivalry and bickering between the twins is a recurring theme
Pretty formulaic plot that won't challenge or surprise anyone over age 10
If your kid never watched the original series, this will land with a thud

Conversation Starters

"If you had superpowers but lost them, what would you miss most?"
"Max and Phoebe really want their superhero status back—have you ever worked really hard to get something back that you lost?"
"The family has to move back to their old town. How do you think that would feel?"

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