My Little Pony: A New Generation

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, My Little Pony: A New Generation is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 340 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Vanessa Hudgens sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, My Little Pony: A New Generation is worth clearing space for. The jokes in My Little Pony: A New Generation land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. Vanessa Hudgens and Kimiko Glenn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2021. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and My Little Pony: A New Generation holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in My Little Pony: A New Generation. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Vanessa Hudgens is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.