Animation, Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy  •  2024  •  50 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Miraculous World: London, at the Edge of Time (2024)

Miraculous World: London, at the Edge of Time poster

Miraculous World: London, at the Edge of Time (2024)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Family Values: Leans Traditional

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

This 50-minute animated special follows Marinette as she transforms into Chronobug and joins Bunnyx on a time-travel mission to prevent a catastrophic future. Part of the long-running Miraculous Ladybug franchise, it keeps the series' signature formula: female-led superhero action, a diverse Paris-adjacent cast, and family-friendly stakes. The Leans Progressive label follows from a few consistent signals. A recurring non-binary hero, Jess (Sparrow), is acknowledged and affirmed by other characters without drama or mockery, offering quiet, matter-of-fact representation. Ladybug remains the central fighter and problem-solver. Family portrayals lean warm and traditional. The politics stay in superhero-neutral territory, so the label is mild, driven more by identity representation than any overt ideology.


Starring Cast

Cristina Valenzuela  •   Bryce Papenbrook  •   Keith Silverstein


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's narrative centers on universal themes of heroism, responsibility, and preventing the abuse of power, which are not inherently aligned with a specific political ideology. The conflict and its resolution are typical of a superhero story, focusing on good versus evil rather than explicit political commentary.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse cast, consistent with its established universe, without explicitly recasting traditional roles. The narrative focuses on its core plot and character development, avoiding explicit critique of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.

Secondary

LGBTQ: Positive
Confidence: Medium

The film features an explicitly non-binary superhero character, Jess (Sparrow), whose identity is respectfully acknowledged and affirmed by other characters. Jess is depicted with dignity and agency as a heroic figure, contributing positively to the narrative without their identity being a source of mockery or hardship. This portrayal offers a clear and supportive representation of a non-binary individual.

Female Combat: Yes
Confidence: High

The film features Ladybug, a female superhero, who consistently engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male villains. She uses her acrobatic skills and a magical yo-yo as a melee weapon to defeat opponents.

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The film consistently portrays stable, loving nuclear families and the importance of parental support and commitment. While gender roles are shown as flexible partnerships, the narrative generally favors lifelong relationships, respected parental authority, and multigenerational bonds.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes within its narrative or character portrayals. There are no plot points or character arcs that engage with transsexual identity, leading to a determination of no depiction.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

This animated special is a continuation of an established series. No existing, canonically gendered characters from the Miraculous universe are portrayed with a different gender in this installment. New characters introduced do not constitute a gender swap.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a continuation within an established animated universe. Core characters maintain their long-standing visual designs and racial depictions from the original series, and no established characters are portrayed as a different race.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.3
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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