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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

age 13+

Trauma, teamwork at heart of darker MCU threequel.

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Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

age 16+

Sexy, campy spin-off addresses race and racism.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

age 10+

Brilliant adventure encourages creativity and imagination.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

age 10+

Brilliant adventure encourages creativity and imagination.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

age 11+

Faithful Blume adaptation explores puberty and religion.

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The Muppets Mayhem

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