My Little Pony: The Movie
“Discover a different breed of hero.”
Synopsis
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
My Little Pony: The Movie (2017) Official Trailer – Emily Blunt, Sia, Zoe Saldana – In Theaters 10/6Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-28
Top Cast
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Tara Strong
Twilight Sparkle (voice)
Ashleigh Ball
Applejack / Rainbow Dash (voice)
Andrea Libman
Pinkie Pie / Fluttershy (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Rarity / Princess Luna / Granny Smith / Derpy Hooves (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
Spike (voice)
Emily Blunt
Tempest Shadow / Fizzlepop Berrytwist (voice)
Michael Peña
Grubber (voice)
Liev Schreiber
The Storm King (voice)
Taye Diggs
Capper (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Captain Celaeno (voice)
Kristin Chenoweth
Princess Skystar (voice)
Uzo Aduba
Queen Novo (voice)
Sia
Songbird Serenade (voice)
Rebecca Shoichet
Twilight Sparkle (singing voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Pinkie Pie (singing voice)
Kazumi Evans
Rarity (singing voice)
Mark Oliver
First Mate Mullet (voice)
Max Martini
Boyle (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Loews Lincoln Theater
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.22x
+$55.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayson Thiessen
- Screenplay & Story
- Meghan McCarthy, Michael Vogel, Rita Hsiao
- Original Score
- Daniel Ingram
- Original Title
- My Little Pony: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.3M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, DHX Media, Allspark Pictures, Allspark Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayson Thiessen
Meghan McCarthy, Michael Vogel, Rita Hsiao, Lauren Faust, Joe Ballarini
Daniel Ingram
Anthony Di Ninno
Braden Oberson
Brian Goldner, Stephen Davis, Marcia Gwendolyn Jones, Haven Alexander, Kirsten Newlands
Department Leadership Roster
Meghan McCarthy
Screenplay
Michael Vogel
Screenplay
Rita Hsiao
Screenplay
Daniel Ingram
Original Music Composer
Jayson Thiessen
Director
Brian Goldner
Producer
Stephen Davis
Producer
Marcia Gwendolyn Jones
Producer
Haven Alexander
Producer
Anthony Di Ninno
Director of Photography
Braden Oberson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Little Pony: The Movie.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Little Pony: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Little Pony: The Movie about?
A new dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship and save their home.
Who directed My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie was directed by Jayson Thiessen.
Who stars in My Little Pony: The Movie?
The principal cast of My Little Pony: The Movie includes Tara Strong, Ashleigh Ball, Andrea Libman, Tabitha St. Germain, Cathy Weseluck.
When was My Little Pony: The Movie released and how long is it?
My Little Pony: The Movie was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $61.3M at the worldwide box office (10.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for My Little Pony: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Little Pony: The Movie was composed by Daniel Ingram.
Is My Little Pony: The Movie based on a book or true story?
My Little Pony: The Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Lauren Faust".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Little Pony: The Movie?
My Little Pony: The Movie holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).