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The Croods: A New Age

The Croods: A New Age

The future ain't what it used to be.

202095 minPGMidcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Director
Joel Crawford
Starring
Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Catherine Keener

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

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As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists The Croods: A New Age streaming on Peacock and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about The Croods: A New Age?

The Croods: A New Age earns 8 badges, led by Visual feast and Word-of-mouth hit.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office
  • Cast

Reception

Is The Croods: A New Age worth watching?

The Croods: A New Age's Midcredits score is the 75th percentile of all films, from 278K ratings across 6 sources. 68% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

75th percentile

Better received than 75% of films

64th percentile among Animation76th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)71st
Approval (how many liked it)76th

67 /100

71st percentile of all films

57th percentile among Animation70th percentile among 2020s

Critics 56 · Audience 68

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 7.1 — solid but not unanimous.

68% liked it

76th percentile of all films

67th percentile among Animation77th percentile among 2020s
68% rated it 7–1032% rated it 1–6

Critics 76% · Audience 94%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 0 wins / 31 noms overall

  • NominatedGolden Globes· Best Motion Picture - Animated

78th percentile

278K ratings across platforms

58th percentile among Animation78th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 11% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$65M
Opening weekend$9.7M
Domestic gross$59M
Worldwide gross$216M

Returned 3.3× its budget — 91st percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

It's a colorful, fast-paced slapstick comedy that leans heavily on modern pop-culture references and silly creature designs.

Fans praised

  • Vibrant, colorful animation and imaginative creature/hybrid designs
  • Hilarious slapstick comedy and creative modern-in-prehistoric gags
  • Strong voice cast chemistry and charming character dynamics

Detractors panned

  • Weak, derivative plot that recycles tropes and lacks the first film's originality
  • Shrill, overstuffed pacing with jokes that don't land and forced modern references
  • Ham-fisted gender messaging that undermines character consistency

What stands out

Cinematography80

Vibrant, lush color palette and imaginative prehistoric landscapes

Acting75

Star-studded voice cast delivers lively, charismatic performances

HumorDivisive58

Slapstick and modern gags land for many but often feel forced or repetitive

DialogueDivisive55

Witty but often forced modern references and repetitive jokes

PacingDivisive50

Fast-paced but overstuffed with incident; some find it exhausting

CharactersDivisive45

Character development from first film discarded; personalities reduced to broad archetypes

Plot and storyDivisive35

Formulaic story with predictable conflicts and unresolved subplots

OriginalityDivisive30

Heavily derivative of other animated films and lacks the first film's fresh premise

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 6 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 3 points apart
  • Critics vs users 1 point apart
  • US vs non-US 3 points apart

Watch experience

What is The Croods: A New Age like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Feel-good: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something warm that leaves you smiling.

It is gentle and funny and leaves you feeling good. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Very little.

What it feels like

Feel-good.

Moods
JoyfulThrillingWarm
Heaviest: middle
Warm humor
Register
PlayfulAdventurous · 11% of filmsWarm
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its prehistoric family adventure straight with affectionate humour and vibrant spectacle.
The rideThe film maintains a light, upbeat tone with occasional peril, and the emotional low point (the family split) is in the middle before the action-packed rescue.
StructureThe story unfolds chronologically in a conventional beginning-middle-end structure.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Feeling good.

The answer rests on this: Feel-goodHopeful
Why it leaves you this wayThe film leaves a warm, happy feeling and a sense that families can bridge differences.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Quest
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% (this title) · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Journey home: The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).

10% of films fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe Croods seek a place called 'tomorrow', their journey disrupted by another family and a monstrous threat, culminating in settling together.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27% (this title): Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% (this title) · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% (this title) · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5% (this title)
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsComing of age · 5% of filmsFreedom · 5% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe film is about a prehistoric family learning to hold together while allowing its members to grow, love, and find independence.
StanceThe story affirms that a family can adapt to change and grow stronger together; it never questions that bond.

The world

TimelessWildernessRuralFantasy
Orchestral modernSupportive music · original score · Mark Mothersbaugh
Settinga prehistoric jungle with a walled oasis filled with exotic fruit
MusicBouncy and colourful orchestral music that supports the adventurous, comedic tone.

Content guide

Is The Croods: A New Age okay for kids?

PG

The Croods: A New Age is rated PG: “Rated PG for peril, action and rude humor” (MPAA). As of October 18, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (31/100), sexual content at mild (22/100), language at mild (16/100), drug and alcohol content at minimal (11/100) and frightening material at mild (29/100). Overall it is heavier than 17% of PG-rated films.

Ratings in 24 other countries
  • UKU
  • AustraliaPG
  • Germany0
  • FranceU
  • IrelandG
  • JapanR15+
  • South KoreaAll
  • BrazilL
  • FinlandK-7
  • GreeceΚ
  • Hong KongI
  • Hungary12
  • IndiaU
  • ItalyT
  • MexicoAA
  • Netherlands6
  • Poland12
  • ROAP
  • SingaporePG
  • SKU
  • SpainAi
  • Sweden7
  • Switzerland0
  • TürkiyeGenel İzleyici Kitlesi
Overall
Mild · all five categories
Heavier than 5% of all filmsHeavier than 17% of PG-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 38%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 50%
Profanity
Mild
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 25%
Alcohol & Drugs
None / Minimal
light for a PG-rated film
heavier than 21%
Frightening / Intense
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 31%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is violence, heavier than 38% of PG-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does The Croods: A New Age have?

MovieCove's classifier found no content warnings in The Croods: A New Age's parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

Cast and crew

Who is in The Croods: A New Age?

Cast

6 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Nicolas Cage
as Grug
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Emma Stone
as Eep
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Ryan Reynolds
as Guy
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Catherine Keener
as Ugga
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Cloris Leachman
as Gran
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Clark Duke
as Thunk
Leslie Mann
as Hope Betterman
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Peter Dinklage
as Phil Betterman
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.
Kelly Marie Tran
as Dawn Betterman
Kailey Crawford
as Sandy
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.

Crew

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Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

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