{"id":543416,"date":"2026-07-25T12:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/543416\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T12:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:06:32","slug":"my-little-pony-forever-friendship-premiere-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/543416\/","title":{"rendered":"My Little Pony: Forever Friendship Premiere Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new series in the \u201cMy Little Pony\u201d universe will be coming exclusively to YouTube in 2027. \u201cMy Little Pony: Forever Friendship\u201d will introduce the next generation of Pony adventures and follows fan-favorite characters Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy.<\/p>\n

The news was announced Friday during San Diego Comic-Con. The fantasy adventure series will follow the four ponies on a new journey of friendship, magic and self-discovery as it builds on the legacy of the beloved \u201cMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.\u201d New episodes will premiere on YouTube bi-weekly and will run for nine minutes each.<\/p>\n

In addition to the series announcement, Hasbro<\/a> also released a new music track at Comic-Con, titled \u201cForever Friendship.\u201d Cali Rodi covers the new feel-good anthem, which is produced by Super Weirdo Productions. A version of the song performed by the show\u2019s cast will act as the series\u2019 theme song. The song is available to stream now across major digital platforms, including Apple, Spotify and Amazon music.<\/p>\n

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The series will be led by showrunner and head writer Gretchen Mallorie alongside series director Tayhan Mustafa. As for its cast, Jenna Weir voices Twilight Sparkle, Ava Preston voices Rainbow Dash, Kayla Samson voices Fluttershy and Kaya Kanashiro voices Pinkie Pie.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was little, my friends and I were like obsessed with \u2018My Little Pony\u2019 and so I used to role play as Pinkie Pie,\u201d Kanashiro said in a video introducing the new cast. \u201cI want to play her as well as I can because I love her so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am over the moon excited and so grateful for this experience. I know it\u2019s going to be something I remember for the rest of my life,\u201d Preston said. <\/p>\n

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\u201cFor over 40 years, My Little Pony has remained one of Hasbro\u2019s most beloved and enduring franchises, connecting with generations of fans around the world through stories rooted in friendship, imagination and creativity,\u201d said Kim Boyd, president of global licensing and entertainment at Hasbro. \u201cWith\u00a0\u2018My Little Pony: Forever Friendship,\u2019 we\u2019re continuing to grow the brand through fresh storytelling, a visionary creative team and new entertainment experiences designed to inspire today\u2019s audiences while staying true to the heart of what fans have always loved about My Little Pony.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Little Pony: Forever Friendship\u201d comes from Hasbro and was developed in collaboration with Lil Critter Workshop. Acclaimed illustrator Nicholas Kole provided key artistic contributions to the series. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic\u201d was one of the highest-rated productions in the history of The Hub, now known as now Discovery Family. Though the series was deigned for children, the show took on a life of its own, becoming a staple at comic conventions. The series led to two spinoff shows \u2014 \u201cMy Little Pony: Equestria Girls\u201d and \u201cMy Little Pony: Pony Life\u201d \u2014 as well as a feature-length film, \u201cMy Little Pony: The Movie.\u201d<\/p>\n

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