Story
Monster High is now a place that accepts all who possess a true monster heart, and Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Haris), Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot) and Draculaura (Nayah Damasen) are starting their sophomore year. A new year means new students, new powers, and potential new threats.
Clawdeen, Frankie and Draculaura are ready to have ‘their best year ever’. Clawdeen’s heroism from the previous year has become a viral sensation, but she isn’t enjoying the spotlight or the pressure that comes with it.
Clawdeen finds herself in a contest to become school prefect with a new student, Toralei Stripe (Salena Qureshi). Toralei wants to divide the students by turning them against half-bloods and witches. Meanwhile, Draculaura wants to bring peace between vampires and witches but the task will divide the trio and test their friendship.
Themes
Empathy; diversity; loyalty; friendship; self-esteem; courage
Violence
Monster High 2 has some violence. For example:
- Toralei explains how she was attacked by witches in France. The witches had daggers made of wraith silver. Toralei also shows scars on her arm from the battle.
- Deuce (Case Walker) and Heath (Justin Derickson) battle against the witches. Heath throws fireballs. Deuce is tackled by a witch until his Medusa snake bites her.
Sexual references
Monster High 2 has some sexual references, including a character who identifies as ‘they/them’.
Alcohol, drugs and other substances
Monster High 2 shows some use of substances in this movie, including the use of spells and potions.
Nudity and sexual activity
Monster High 2 has some nudity and sexual activity, including when Clawdeen and Deuce share a kiss in the final scene.
Product placement
There’s no product placement as such in Monster High 2, but the movie is based on a Mattel doll franchise, which has associated merchandise.
Coarse language
There’s no coarse language in Monster High 2.
Ideas to discuss with your children
Monster High 2 is the musical fantasy sequel to Monster High: The Movie (2022), both of which are based on Mattel’s Monster High fashion doll franchise. This movie focuses on themes of diversity, friendship and belonging.
Monster High 2 is best suited to teenagers and families with children aged 8 years and over. We recommend parental guidance for children aged 8-12 years.
These are the main messages from Monster High 2 are to stand up for what you believe in and also to see diversity as a positive thing.
Values in Monster High 2 that you could reinforce with your children include:
- staying true to your values and not changing who you are to fit in with others
- being a good friend
- finding your place and belonging.
- embracing diversity.
Monster High 2 could also give you the chance to talk with your children about real-life issues like:
- expressing emotions through music
- embracing diversity
- understanding the difference between reality and fantasy.