Why The Mowgli Movie Is Going To Be PG-13

Yeah, that definitely does not sound like a cheery sing-along. To contrast, Disney's 2016 The Jungle Book was rated PG for sequences of scary action and peril. We have heard that Warner Bros' take on Mowgli's story would be darker and scarier, and this rating indicates that it will be just that. Disney's The Jungle Book had some fights between the various animals, but it sounds like the action violence will be much more graphic and frightening this time around with actual blood being shown. The thematic elements portion of the MPAA's rating, as reported by Box Office Mojo, is also interesting. Andy Serkis mentioned that his film will deal with the laws and customs of different clashing cultures, so it sounds like this film will explore some heavier, more adult concepts. Beyond just being a more violent Jungle Book, Mowgli is shaping up to be a thematically darker one as well.