Extraction 2 parents guide: Is the action movie family-friendly?

Extraction 2 is the Netflix movie of the summer so far! The new Netflix original action movie is the sequel to Extraction, which premiered in 2020.

Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth premiered on June 16, 2023, and we’re sure more than a few parents out there are wondering if the movie is okay to watch with kids and/or the whole family.

What is Extraction 2 rated?

Like the first movie, Extraction 2 is rated R. According to Netflix, the R-rating comes from “strong/bloody violence throughout and language.”

This movie is about Tyler Rake (Hemsworth) and his team rescuing, also known as extracting, a family of a gang leader held against their will in a Georgian prison. It’s going to be violent, gory, and full of weaponry.

Is Extraction 2 okay for kids?

Unless you’re cool with your kids watching all of that, the answer is going to be a big NO. Extraction 2 is not okay for kids. It’s one of the more violent action movies I’ve seen on Netflix in a long time, and it’s definitely one of the more violent Netflix original movies we’ve ever seen.

Family-friendly action movies on Netflix

Although Extraction 2 is not okay for the whole family, there are a number of action movies that are more suitable for kids and the whole family.

Red Notice starring Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Dwayne Johnson is a much more family-friendly Netflix original movie. It’s also the most popular Netflix movie of all time. We highly recommend that one if you’re looking for a family-friendly action comedy. That’s rated PG-13.

If PG-13 is okay for your family, I also recommend The Adam Project starring Ryan Reynolds, Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, and Uncharted starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.

If a PG action movie on Netflix is more of what you’re looking for, The Sleepover, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, Chupa, and Yes Day will be good picks for your family.