My Little Pony: Forever Friendship YouTube series set for 2027
Hasbro’s new My Little Pony YouTube series will debut in early 2027 with nine-minute episodes released every two weeks.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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My Little Pony: Forever Friendship is headed to YouTube, with Hasbro planning an early 2027 debut for the new animated series, Variety reported.
The show will stream exclusively on YouTube, according to the report. Episodes will run nine minutes each and arrive every other week.
Hasbro’s new entry brings back Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy for another round of magic, growing pains and friendship. The company says the story follows the characters as they begin a fresh journey centered on friendship, magic and self-discovery.
When does My Little Pony: Forever Friendship come out?
Hasbro is targeting an early 2027 launch for My Little Pony: Forever Friendship. No specific premiere date was announced in Variety’s report.
The rollout is built for YouTube rather than a traditional TV schedule, which means fans can expect short episodes released on a biweekly cadence through the platform.
Who is in the My Little Pony: Forever Friendship cast?
The main voice cast includes Jenna Weir as Twilight Sparkle, Ava Preston as Rainbow Dash, Kayla Samson as Fluttershy and Kaya Kanashiro as Pinkie Pie, according to Variety.
Behind the scenes, Gretchen Mallorie is serving as showrunner and head writer. Tayhan Mustafa is directing the series.
The show was developed with Lil Critter Workshop, Variety reported. Illustrator Nicholas Kole also contributed art to the project.
What is the new My Little Pony series about?
My Little Pony: Forever Friendship is a new YouTube series in Hasbro’s long-running My Little Pony franchise. Based on Hasbro’s description, the series keeps the brand’s familiar focus on friendship while sending four key characters into a new chapter.
Kim Boyd, Hasbro’s president of global licensing and entertainment, said the franchise has connected with generations of fans for more than 40 years through stories built around friendship, imagination and creativity. Boyd said the new series is part of Hasbro’s effort to grow the brand with new storytelling and entertainment experiences while keeping the qualities fans associate with My Little Pony.
Hasbro has also released a new music track tied to the show. The song, titled “Forever Friendship,” is performed by vocalist Cali Rodi and produced by Super Weirdo Productions, according to Variety.
The company has additionally shared a “Meet the Cast” video for the series on YouTube, giving fans an early look at the voices behind the new version of the pony crew.
This story draws on original reporting from Variety.