7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Animation, Action, Science Fiction • 2022 • 80 min • Teen (13+)
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
Overview
An animated DC adventure starring the sons of Superman and Batman, two kids who must team up to rescue their mind-controlled fathers and stop an alien threat. The Mixed label reflects signals that pull in two directions without canceling cleanly. Father-son bonds, legacy, and parental respect sit at the center of the story, which skews traditional on family values. Counterbalancing that, Wonder Woman appears as a formidable combatant who physically overpowers the male heroes, a choice that reads as progressive on female power. Politics, religion, and identity themes are absent. The film largely stays inside classic superhero territory, making the Mixed label a fair read of its modest but real cultural tension.
Starring Cast
Jack Dylan Grazer • Jack Griffo • Laura Bailey
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
An animated DC adventure starring the sons of Superman and Batman, two kids who must team up to rescue their mind-controlled fathers and stop an alien threat. The Mixed label reflects signals that pull in two directions without canceling cleanly. Father-son bonds, legacy, and parental respect sit at the center of the story, which skews traditional on family values. Counterbalancing that, Wonder Woman appears as a formidable combatant who physically overpowers the male heroes, a choice that reads as progressive on female power. Politics, religion, and identity themes are absent. The film largely stays inside classic superhero territory, making the Mixed label a fair read of its modest but real cultural tension.
Starring Cast
Jack Dylan Grazer • Jack Griffo • Laura Bailey
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film's narrative centers on classic superhero themes of heroism, teamwork, and coming-of-age as young heroes confront an external, non-ideological threat, resulting in a neutral political stance.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The movie features traditional casting for its main characters, with voice actors aligning with the established racial identities of the comic book heroes. The narrative focuses on a standard superhero adventure without incorporating explicit critiques of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High
The film features Wonder Woman, who, while mind-controlled, engages in direct physical combat with Superman and Batman. She uses her superhuman strength and abilities to physically overpower and defeat these male opponents in close-quarters encounters.
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High
The film's narrative strongly emphasizes themes of parental authority, respect for family legacy, and the positive portrayal of father-son bonds, with the sons ultimately learning to appreciate and respect their fathers' guidance and heritage.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the adventures of Damian Wayne and Jonathan Kent, their developing friendship, and their efforts to save the world from an alien threat, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Its narrative centers on Damian Wayne and Jonathan Kent's adventure against Starro, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
All established DC Comics characters featured in the film, including Damian Wayne, Jonathan Kent, Batman, Superman, and Lois Lane, are portrayed with their canonically established genders.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
All major and legacy characters in the film, including Damian Wayne, Jonathan Kent, Batman, and Superman, are depicted with the same racial characteristics as their established canonical versions in the source material.
Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High
Not depicted in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
7.6
Critic Ratings
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