Is Five Nights at Freddy's 2 appropriate for children?

# Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - Parental Guide Despite its PG-13 rating, this horror thriller features strong scares and intense violence that may disturb younger children. The film contains mild language and sexual content, but the primary concern is the sustained horror atmosphere and frightening animatronic sequences. Consider your child's sensitivity to horror before viewing.

What age is Five Nights at Freddy's 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Five Nights at Freddy's 2 safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

One year since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. With the truth kept from her, Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, setting into motion a terrifying series of events that will reveal dark secrets about the real origin of Freddy's, and unleash a decades-hidden horror.

Cast

Josh Hutcherson

Mike

Piper Rubio

Abby

Elizabeth Lail

Vanessa

Matthew Lillard

William Afton / Yellow Rabbit

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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