For the First Time in 43 Years, "My Little Pony" Will Get a Live-Action Film. What Do We Know About the Project?

Yes, you heard that right: the iconic ponies with rainbow tails that raised generations of kids are finally making it to the big screen — and this time, not in animated form.

Hasbro Entertainment is working on the first-ever live-action My Little Pony movie.

About the Film's Development

The project, according to Variety, is in early development. No director, screenwriter, or cast has been confirmed yet. What we do know is that this will be the first live-action film in the brand's 43-year history, and Hasbro is clearly targeting more than just kids.

The last major release was the animated film "My Little Pony: A New Generation," which hit Netflix in 2021 and scored 92% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Ponies with multicolored manes standing near a tree and smiling — Scene from the animated series "Friendship is Magic"

It was supposed to get a theatrical release, but Paramount pulled it at the last minute due to the pandemic. Despite this, the film gained traction online.

About the Franchise

My Little Pony launched in 1982 as a toy line and quickly galloped onto TV screens. Since then, there have been several animated series, including the cult hit "Friendship is Magic," and feature-length animated films.

A pony with a pink mane and a pony with a purple mane holding phones with their hooves — Scene from the animated film "My Little Pony: A New Generation"

The brand has long outgrown its original "girly" audience, becoming a global pop culture phenomenon that gets discussed on social media, parodied on "South Park," and turned into internet memes.

Now the studio has a chance to create something bigger than just a pony fairy tale. Live-action could blend childhood innocence with adult irony. Of course, a lot will depend on the director and visual style.

The big question: Will the ponies be humans, anthropomorphic creatures, or remain magical CGI horses? We'll find out as the film develops. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported that Kim Kardashian will play a villain in the Bratz dolls movie.