diff --git a/script/tool/lib/src/gradle_check_command.dart b/script/tool/lib/src/gradle_check_command.dart
index 70648b367e0..f1b7fe2119e 100644
--- a/script/tool/lib/src/gradle_check_command.dart
+++ b/script/tool/lib/src/gradle_check_command.dart
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import 'common/repository_package.dart';
 
 /// The lowest `ext.kotlin_version` that example apps are allowed to use.
 @visibleForTesting
-final Version minKotlinVersion = Version(1, 7, 10);
+final Version minKotlinVersion = Version(2, 1, 0);
 
 /// A command to enforce gradle file conventions and best practices.
 class GradleCheckCommand extends PackageLoopingCommand {