My Little Pony: A New Generation
Seen it?2021 | 90 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$4 million worldwide; spent 5 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by José Luis Ucha, Robert Cullen
- Vanessa HudgensSunny Starscout (voice)
- Kimiko GlennIzzy Moonbow (voice)
- James MarsdenHitch Trailblazer (voice)
- Sofia CarsonPipp Petals (voice)
- Liza KoshyZipp Storm (voice)
- Ken JeongSprout (voice)
- Elizabeth PerkinsPhyllis (voice)
- Jane KrakowskiQueen Haven (voice)
- Phil LaMarrAlphabittle (voice)
- Michael McKeanArgyle (voice)