Common Sense Media Review
By Sandie Angulo Chen
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Popular YouTuber's superhero adventure has mild violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
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Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure
What's the Story?
In RYAN'S WORLD THE MOVIE: TITAN UNIVERSE ADVENTURE, YouTube sensation Ryan Kaji and his best friend, Aiden (Evangeline Lomelino), find a special comic book in a stash of rare editions. Later, when Ryan's younger twin sisters, Emma and Kate, are playing in his room without his permission, they find the comic and end up getting sucked into its world, which is animated. Ryan and Aiden return and find the comic, and they can see the girls drawn into it. Ryan figures out how to get into it as well, and he embarks on a journey to work with his twins and other characters to combat a Dark Titan and other evil forces.
Is It Any Good?
This is ultimately an underwhelming influencer movie that is aimed at the YouTuber's huge base of toy-loving fans but has little to offer anyone else. The uninitiated may not understand why Ryan is starring in his own movie, since he and his family don't seem like actors. They aren't—but he's one of YouTube's highest-paid content creators and influencers because of his highly sponsored toy-unboxing channel. And the movie definitely capitalizes on Ryan's popular merchandise, like his special mystery toy eggs and other accessories that can be found in his room or the Red Titan universe.
Co-star Lomelino, unlike Kaji, does have the comic timing of a young actor, and she's the best part of director Albie Hecht's film. Alas, the cartoon segments feature amateurish, computer-generated animation that's filled with dots and backgrounds lacking the details featured in higher-budget movies. For fans of Ryan's YouTube channel, it may be enough to see Ryan and his family in anything, but there's not enough here to grab anyone who isn't already a subscriber.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of the Ryan's World YouTube channel and Ryan as a personality. Kids: Did you know that Ryan and his family are paid to promote their toys and merch?
Did you know who Ryan was before watching this movie? If so, did you want to watch because of that? Do you enjoy movies featuring YouTube stars?
How do Ryan and his friends and sisters demonstrate teamwork? Do they work well together? Is working with family members more or less difficult than working with other people?
Movie Details
- In theaters : August 16, 2024
- On DVD or streaming : September 17, 2024
- Cast : Ryan Kaji , Emma Kaji , Kate Kaji
- Director : Albie Hecht
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Sunlight Entertainment
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Superheroes
- Run time : 83 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : action/mild violence
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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