“My Little Pony: A New Generation” reveals Release Date, Cast and other details

My Little Pony: A New Generation is an upcoming computer-animated fantasy comedy film directed by Robert Cullen and Jose Ucha, with Cecil Kramer and Peter Lewis producing. Based on the toyline of the same name by Hasbro, the film will be the start of the fifth incarnation of the franchise. Entertainment one will produce the film and will be animated by Boulder Media.

Synopsis

Set years after the event of “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,” the film will center around Sunny star scout an outcast and young activist earth pony who still sees hope in Equestria where Twilight Sparkle’s teachings on friendship and harmony have been replaced with paranoia and distrust and where all three species of ponies live segregated from one another. However, when she meets a lost unicorn named Izzy, the two embark on an adventure involving musical numbers, a jewel heist, conspiracy theories, “the world’s cutest flying Pomeranian” as they travel to new lands while facing their fears and turning enemies into friends.

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Plot Summary

Equestria has lost its magic. Earth Ponies, unicorns, and Pegasi are no longer friends and now live by separated species. But idealistic earth pony Sunny is determined to find a way to bring enchantment and unity back to their world. Teaming up with open-hearted unicorn Izzy, the pair travel to faraway lands where they encounter the likes of charismatic and brave Pegasi Pipp and Zipp and the ever responsible fellow earth Pony Hitch. Their mission is full of adventures, but these new friends possess their own unique and special gifts.

Voice Cast

• Vanessa Hudgens as Sunny Starscout
• Kimiko Glenn as Izzy
• James Marsden as Hitch Trailblazer
• Sofia Carson as Pipp Petals
• Lisa Koshy Zipp Storm
• Elizabeth Perkins as Phyllis
• Jane Krakowski as Queen Haven
• Ken Jeong as Sprout
• Phil LaMarr as Alphabittle
• Michael McKean as Argyle

Release Date

Originally set to be released theatrically by Paramount Pictures, the film is scheduled for September 24, 2021, release on Netflix.