Common Sense Media Review
By Polly Conway
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Mildly amusing, action-packed movie has cartoonish violence.
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The Thundermans Return
What's the Story?
After spending many happy years fighting crime in Metroburg, the Thundermans are foiled by a new superteam, the V-Team. In THE THUNDERMANS RETURN, they're no longer the best superheroes in town, and they're sent back to Hiddenville by President Kickbutt, and try to resume their old lives as regular people. In the meantime, imprisoned villains Dark Mayhem, King Crab, and Strongdor (plus their evil progeny) are making an evil plan. Will they end up besting the Thundermans once and for all? Or will the family rise up and work together to make the comeback they've been dreaming of?
Is It Any Good?
Like the show before it, this movie is campy, goofy, and over the top. The Thundermans Return's jokes don't always hit, despite a relentless laugh track, and the plot is more like a series of nostalgic vignettes than a coherent movie. There are a few funny moments, like V-Team, who also happen to be a rock band with a hit single, or when a group of aging supervillains concocts an evil plan using landlines. A little more creativity (President Kickbutt? Really?) would go a long way as the characters are generally likable and the vibe is fun. Fans who miss this wisecracking family may want to check it out, but it won't garner any new Thunderman devotees.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. Why are they so popular? Who are your favorites and why?
What is nostalgia, and how does this movie tap into it? Are there things you miss that you wish would come back? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 7, 2024
- Cast : Kira Kosarin , Jack Griffo , Addison Riecke
- Director : Trevor Kirschner
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Paramount
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures
- Run time : 70 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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