Unlike many kids' films that rely on pop culture references that date themselves, Mr. Peabody & Sherman relies on puns, historical irony, and genuine sentiment. It treats children like intelligent beings. Sherman yelling, "I’m a boy , not a dog !" during the climactic tennis match is as emotionally resonant as any Pixar moment.
However, a sequel could explore deeper themes that the first film only touched upon. mr peabody and sherman 2
Peabody wants to prove Atlantis was a meritocracy. Sherman just wants to avoid being sacrificed to a giant squid. High-pressure underwater physics lessons mixed with Plato-esque philosophy. Unlike many kids' films that rely on pop