Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Superhero shorts have humor, a bit of fantasy violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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Marvel Funko
What's the Story?
MARVEL FUNKO is a series of 3D animated video shorts starring Marvel characters presented in Funko pop style. From Spiderman and Iron Man fighting Thor's brother Loki, to Deadpool fighting Venom with spicy chimichangas, each story shows how the superheroes from the Marvel universe are able to defeat evil, one nemesis at a time.
Is It Any Good?
These fun, lighthearted comic-style shorts feature some of Marvel's most popular characters fighting their enemies while looking like big-eyed Funko dolls. Each approximately 90-second episode shows a friend in peril, an anti-hero in action, or other situations that call for a superhero or two. But the series successfully balances brief moments of crime fighting action with humor, despite the lack of dialogue. The result is a collection of stories that are suited for young viewers looking for a chance to watch some of their favorite Marvel superheroes. However, Marvel Funko is still well-produced enough to entertain those who are less familiar with the universe.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the way Marvel Funko tells stories without dialogue. How do the characters communicate their thoughts and feelings without speaking?
How much violence is too much violence in a cartoon geared towards kids? What do you think about its potential impact on kids?
What commercial benefit is there to creating entertainment that combines the Marvel and the Funko universes? Do you think all viewers are aware of this? If you'd like more information about about helping kids make sense of marketing and media, check out these resources.
TV Details
- Premiere date : December 7, 2016
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Superheroes
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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