Next Gen
“Friendship is the ultimate upgrade.”
Synopsis
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Next Gen | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-14
Top Cast
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John Krasinski
Project 77 (voice)
Lo Mutuc
Mai (voice)
Jason Sudeikis
Justin Pin / Ares (voice)
Michael Peña
Momo (voice)
David Cross
Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)
Constance Wu
Molly (voice)
Kiana Ledé
Greenwood (voice)
Anna Akana
Ani (voice)
Issac Ryan Brown
Ric (voice)
Reba Buhr
Diagnostic Computer (voice)
Amber Friendly
Mailbox Drone (voice)
Jet Jurgensmeyer
Junior (voice)
Joe Ksander
Ramen Cup (voice)
Shaye Ogbonna
Fan Boy (voice)
Jon Oswald
Toothbrush / Door (voice)
Betsy Sodaro
Toilet / Gate / Hairbrush (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Police Robots / Robot Podium / Announcer (voice)
Kitana Turnbull
RJ (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Nima, Ryan W. Smith, Felix Yang, Charlie Bryant, Ricardo Curtis, Blair Kitchen, Bianca Siercke, Steve Stefanelli, Steve Walker
- Original Score
- Alexis Marsh, Samuel Jones
- Original Title
- Next Gen
- Country of Origin
- Canada, China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Production Studios
- Baozou Manhua, Tangent Animation, Alibaba Pictures Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander
Wang Nima, Ryan W. Smith, Felix Yang, Charlie Bryant, Ricardo Curtis, Blair Kitchen, Bianca Siercke, Steve Stefanelli, Steve Walker
Alexis Marsh, Samuel Jones
Matt Ahrens
Charlene Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Charlene Kelly
Producer
Kevin R. Adams
Director
Ryan W. Smith
Writer
Alexis Marsh
Original Music Composer
Samuel Jones
Original Music Composer
Matt Ahrens
Editor
Craig Sellars
Production Design
Joe Ksander
Director
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Next Gen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Next Gen about?
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
Who directed Next Gen?
Next Gen was directed by Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander.
Who stars in Next Gen?
The principal cast of Next Gen includes John Krasinski, Lo Mutuc, Jason Sudeikis, Michael Peña, David Cross.
When was Next Gen released and how long is it?
Next Gen was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Next Gen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Next Gen was composed by Alexis Marsh, Samuel Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Next Gen?
Next Gen holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).