Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Borget
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Colorful animated musical has peril and frightening scenes.
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Baby Shark's Big Movie!
What's the Story?
In BABY SHARK'S BIG MOVIE! Baby Shark (voiced by Kimiko Glenn) and his family leave their beloved home in Carnivore Cove to take on the big city after Mommy Shark (voiced by Natasha Rothwell) gets a new job as an entertainment director. Baby Shark must adjust to his new life without his best friend, William. However, things take a turn when Baby Shark encounters an evil pop starfish named Stariana (voiced by Ashley Tisdale), who plans to steal his star mark to dominate all music under the sea. Baby Shark not only has to learn to navigate a new life and new friendships, but he also has to find a way to stop Stariana and restore harmony to the seas.
Is It Any Good?
Baby Shark's Big Movie! offers fans of the TV series a longer adventure with catchy songs and a star-studded cast with guest voices like Lance Bass, Ashley Tisdale, and Cardi B. Unfortunately, that's where a lot of the positives end. The new music is okay but a lot less memorable than the iconic song.
The plot revolves around Baby Shark and his family moving to Chomp City, introducing new challenges as he navigates friendships. The story takes a slower and more mature format, potentially testing the patience of younger viewers. Additionally, Stariana's quest for world domination brings a new level of intensity and scares than the usual preschool audience might be accustomed to. Not to mention the villain bears a striking similarity to the main female villain in Trolls Band Together. This unfortunate resemblance makes her feel less unique. The movie's deviation from the familiar formula and the potentially frightening scenes might make it less enjoyable for some young audiences.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the move to Chomp City impacted Baby Shark and his family. How do they navigate new friendships? Have you ever moved to a new place? What was that like?
Were there any parts of the movie that made you feel happy or scared?
What did Baby Shark learn about friendship and kindness with his move to a new place?
How does Baby Shark's Big Movie! differ from other Baby Shark content you might have watched?
What do you think makes Baby Shark so popular with young viewers? Do you think media aimed at preschoolers and toddlers needs to be educational? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 8, 2023
- Cast : Kimiko Glenn , Luke Youngblood , Natasha Rothwell , Ashley Tisdale , Cardi B
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Bisexual Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Paramount+
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Friendship
- Run time : 83 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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