Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is the concluding film of the Tales of Arcadia saga, bringing together trolls, aliens, and wizards in a large-scale fantasy adventure. The film features repeated and intense battles between heroes and villainous creatures, including fights involving massive world-threatening Titans, as well as the deaths of several beloved characters from the series, which may surprise and sadden younger viewers who are not prepared. These elements of action and loss appear consistently throughout the story and are handled with clear emotional weight, though without explicit gore. Parents are encouraged to watch alongside their children, particularly those who followed the series, in order to provide reassurance during the more emotional scenes and help untangle the occasionally complex storyline.
Synopsis
The Guardians of Arcadia reunite to battle the nefarious Arcane Order, who've reawakened the primordial Titans.
Difficult scenes
Right from the opening, the heroes face members of the Arcane Order on a runaway subway train with civilians on board, while the antagonists deliberately start a fire to force Nari's surrender. This sequence combines immediate danger, chaos, and a direct threat to innocent bystanders, which may create noticeable tension in more sensitive children. During the film, Strickler and Nomura, two recurring characters from the saga who had shifted to the heroes' side, are killed during their respective missions. These deaths are presented in a narratively explicit way, without gore, but with real emotional weight for younger viewers who have followed the series from the beginning. Children attached to these characters are likely to be affected. Colossal Titans, piloted by members of the Arcane Order, cause large-scale destruction across different environments, destroying bridges and threatening entire populations. These scenes of sweeping devastation, including the Titan in the tropical rainforest and the one in the icy arctic landscape, are visually very intense and may be overwhelming for the youngest viewers. The reveal that Steve has accidentally become pregnant after sharing a seventh kiss with Aja is a comedic moment rooted in the series' alien lore, played for laughs, but it may prompt unexpected questions from younger children about pregnancy and reproduction. Parents who have not followed the saga may want to be ready to answer questions if they come up.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Johane Matte, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Andrew L. Schmidt
- Main cast
- Emile Hirsch, Lexi Medrano, Charlie Saxton, Kelsey Grammer, Alfred Molina, Steven Yeun, Nick Frost, Colin O'Donoghue, Diego Luna, Tatiana Maslany
- Studios
- Double Dare You, DreamWorks Animation Television
Content barometer
Violence
3/5
Notable
Fear
3/5
Notable tension
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is the concluding film of the Tales of Arcadia saga, bringing together trolls, aliens, and wizards in a large-scale fantasy adventure. The film features repeated and intense battles between heroes and villainous creatures, including fights involving massive world-threatening Titans, as well as the deaths of several beloved characters from the series, which may surprise and sadden younger viewers who are not prepared. These elements of action and loss appear consistently throughout the story and are handled with clear emotional weight, though without explicit gore. Parents are encouraged to watch alongside their children, particularly those who followed the series, in order to provide reassurance during the more emotional scenes and help untangle the occasionally complex storyline.
Synopsis
The Guardians of Arcadia reunite to battle the nefarious Arcane Order, who've reawakened the primordial Titans.
Difficult scenes
Right from the opening, the heroes face members of the Arcane Order on a runaway subway train with civilians on board, while the antagonists deliberately start a fire to force Nari's surrender. This sequence combines immediate danger, chaos, and a direct threat to innocent bystanders, which may create noticeable tension in more sensitive children. During the film, Strickler and Nomura, two recurring characters from the saga who had shifted to the heroes' side, are killed during their respective missions. These deaths are presented in a narratively explicit way, without gore, but with real emotional weight for younger viewers who have followed the series from the beginning. Children attached to these characters are likely to be affected. Colossal Titans, piloted by members of the Arcane Order, cause large-scale destruction across different environments, destroying bridges and threatening entire populations. These scenes of sweeping devastation, including the Titan in the tropical rainforest and the one in the icy arctic landscape, are visually very intense and may be overwhelming for the youngest viewers. The reveal that Steve has accidentally become pregnant after sharing a seventh kiss with Aja is a comedic moment rooted in the series' alien lore, played for laughs, but it may prompt unexpected questions from younger children about pregnancy and reproduction. Parents who have not followed the saga may want to be ready to answer questions if they come up.