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Brazil cartoon age rating regulation

Overview

In October 2026, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies began analyzing Bill 2452/26, which proposes mandatory age ratings for cartoons and digital animations across television, cinema, streaming, and social media. The bill seeks to replace generic labels with specific classifications, including warnings for children under 2 years old and strict content prohibitions for children up to age 6, such as bans on physical violence, bullying, and excessive sensory stimuli.

By November 2026, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security reclassified the program “Record Kids: Desenhos Bíblicos” from free for all ages to a rating not recommended for children under 12. The Ministry cited content involving criminal acts, drugs, violence, and prejudice as justification. This decision, which restricts the program to broadcasts after 8:00 PM, prompted criticism from federal deputies demanding transparency and impartiality regarding how religious content is evaluated.

Entities

Chamber of Deputies · World Health Organization · Record · Capitão Alden · Brazilian Society of Pediatrics

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Brazil Ministry of Justice reclassifies Record biblical cartoons

    Brazil's Ministry of Justice raised the age rating for Record's biblical cartoons from free to 12+, citing violence and prejudice, sparking political calls for transparency.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Brazil Bill proposes mandatory age ratings for cartoons

    Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is reviewing Bill 2452/26, which would mandate detailed age ratings for cartoons and digital animations across all media platforms to protect young children.

Sources

bombeirosdf.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · comunhao.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · spacemoney.com.br