‘My Little Pony’ Chronological Watch Order: All Movies & Seasons (2025)

‘My Little Pony (MLP)’ originated as a toy line and media franchise developed by Hasbro in 1981. Created by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D’Aguanno, the ponies are characterized by vibrant bodies, colorful manes, and unique symbols known as “cutie marks.” The franchise has undergone multiple revamps, each referred to as a “generation,” to maintain its appeal, primarily targeting young girls. However, in the 2010s, MLP gained an unexpected adult, mostly male fanbase, evolving into a cult phenomenon. Due to the sudden popularity of the ‘My Little Pony’ franchise, we decided to bring you this comprehensive guide on how to watch it in chronological order, so, let’s go.

All ‘My Little Pony’ Shows & Movies in release date order

‘My Little Pony’ media franchise started with a toy line, but in September 1986 the first animated show was released and it was a success, the second season followed soon. ‘My Little Pony’ toy lines and subsequent media can be split into five generations spanning 16 seasons, 366 episodes, and 13 movies & specials and a single collection of shorts. ‘My Little Pony’ franchise also split off into a spinoff franchise called ‘Equestria Girls’ but we’ve covered this in a separate watch order. As far as the release date order for ‘My Little Pony’ franchise goes, it is as follows:

  1. ‘My Little Pony, Escape from Midnight Castle’ (1984) Special
  2. ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (1986) – Musical
  3. ‘My Little Pony’ Season 1 (1986) 50 Episodes
  4. ‘My Little Pony’ Season 2 (1987) 15 Episodes
  5. ‘My Little Pony Tales’ Season 1 (1992) 26 Episodes
  6. My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas (2005) Movie
  7. ‘My Little Pony Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow’ (2006) Musical movie
  8. ‘My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade’ (2006) Musical movie
  9. ‘My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place’ (2007) Movie
  10. ‘My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies’ (2008) Collection of Shorts
  11. ‘My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure’ (2009)
  12. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 1 (2010-2011) 26 Episodes
  13. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 2 (2011-2012) 26 Episodes
  14. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 3 (2012-2013) 26 Episodes
  15. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 4 (2013-2014) 26 Episodes
  16. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 5 (2015) 26 Episodes
  17. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 6 (2016) 26 Episodes
  18. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 7 (2017) 26 Episodes
  19. ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (2017)
  20. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 8 (2018) 26 Episodes
  21. ‘My Little Pony: Holiday Special’ (2018)
  22. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 9 (2019) 26 Episodes
  23. ‘My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’ Special (2019)
  24. ‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’ Season 1 (2020-2021) 26 Episodes
  25. ‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’ Season 2 (2021) 14 Episodes
  26. ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’ (2021)
  27. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Special (2022)
  28. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Season 1 (2022) 8 Episodes
  29. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Holiday Special (2022)
  30. My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale’ (2022)
  31. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Season 2 (2023) 6 Episodes
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Are all ‘My Little Pony’ movies & series & specials connected? What’s the best way to watch them?

All ‘My Little Pony’ movies, series & specials are generally connected because they take place in the same universe and feature similar characters they are after all part of the same franchise. However, they are not directly connected as each new generation of ‘My Little Pony’ media has its own arcs and develops the story over a series of shows, movies & specials within that generation. Some generations rebooted the universe and some did not. This is why to avoid confusion, it’s best to watch all ‘My Little Pony’ media in release date order.

‘My Little Pony’ all shows & movies in chronological order

1. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 1

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‘My Little Pony: Generation 1 (G1)’ spanned from 1982 to 1992, and it was characterized by its diverse range of ponies and creative concepts. The accompanying cartoon series portrayed Ponyland as a magical realm featuring both evil and god forces. The ponies frequently faced danger, such as enslavement, transformation into creatures of darkness, or expulsion from the land, leading them to consistently resist those evil forces and triumph. The first generation of ‘My Little Pony’ media consists out of:

  1. ‘My Little Pony, Escape from Midnight Castle’ (1984) Special
  2. ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (1986) – Musical
  3. ‘My Little Pony’ Season 1 (1986) 50 Episodes
  4. ‘My Little Pony’ Season 2 (1987) 15 Episodes
  5. ‘My Little Pony Tales’ Season 1 (1992) 26 Episodes

2. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 2

Sadly, Generation 2 has no shows, movies, or specials in fact it was almost completely skipped by Hasbro. It had a brief existence, running from 1997 to 1999 in the United States and a few additional years in Europe. The franchise’s popularity was notably lower during this era, with only a small collector base, and minimal fanfiction dedicated to G2.

3. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 3

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‘My Little Pony: Generation 3 (G3)’ started in 2003 and continued until 2009. In contrast to the darker G1, G3 cartoons portrayed My Little Ponyville as a relentlessly cheerful and carefree setting. The challenges faced by the ponies were relatively minor, such as mishaps during a slumber party or the struggle to create a special dance for the Friendship Ball. This departure from the more action-oriented and dark G1 story disappointed some collectors, especially those accustomed to the G1 cartoons depicting the ponies confronting and overcoming more significant inner threats. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 3 media consists of:

  1. My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas (2005) Movie
  2. ‘My Little Pony Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow’ (2006) Musical movie
  3. ‘My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade’ (2006) Musical movie
  4. ‘My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place’ (2007) Movie
  5. ‘My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies’ (2008) Collection of Shorts
  6. ‘My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure’ (2009)

4. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 4

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‘My Little Pony: Generation 4’ (G4), also known as ‘Friendship Is Magic,’ began in 2010 and concluded in 2021. G4 cartoons brought balance between the adventurous elements of G1 and the lighter tone of G3. While episodes may involve elements of danger, they often focus on more lighthearted themes. The toy line corresponding to the TV show, ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic,’ features six main ponies: Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rarity. The media that belongs to ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 4 consists of:

  1. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 1 (2010-2011) 26 Episodes
  2. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 2 (2011-2012) 26 Episodes
  3. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 3 (2012-2013) 26 Episodes
  4. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 4 (2013-2014) 26 Episodes
  5. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 5 (2015) 26 Episodes
  6. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 6 (2016) 26 Episodes
  7. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 7 (2017) 26 Episodes
  8. ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (2017)
  9. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 8 (2018) 26 Episodes
  10. ‘My Little Pony: Holiday Special’ (2018)
  11. ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ Season 9 (2019) 26 Episodes
  12. ‘My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’ Special (2019)
  13. ‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’ Season 1 (2020-2021) 26 Episodes
  14. ‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’ Season 2 (2021) 14 Episodes
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5. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 5

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‘My Little Pony’ Generation 5 started in the fall of 2021 and is currently still ongoing. The generation started with the release of ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’ an adventure comedy film and somewhat continued the lighter themes that were introduced in G3. ‘My Little Pony’ Generation 5 currently consists of:

  1. ‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’ (2021)
  2. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Special (2022)
  3. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Season 1 (2022) 8 Episodes
  4. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Holiday Special (2022)
  5. ‘My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale’ (2022)
  6. ‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’ Season 2 (2023) 6 Episodes

Where to watch the above-mentioned series, specials & movies?

Since ‘My Little Pony’ franchise is pretty extensive and consists of numerous forms of media, it’s impossible to watch it in its entirety on a single place or streaming service. This is why we created this guide. The majority of the ‘My Little Pony’ franchise can be found on Pluto TV or Netflix.

InstallmentWhere to watch it
‘My Little Pony, Escape from Midnight Castle’ (1984) Specialwatch on YouTube
‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ watch on YouTube
‘My Little Pony’ Season 1 & 2 Stream on Tubi & Pluto TV
‘My Little Pony Tales’ Season 1 Stream on Tubi, Pluto TV, Toon Googles
‘My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas’Stream on Roku, Pluto TV
‘My Little Pony Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow’Stream on Pluto TV
‘My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade’Stream on Pluto TV
‘My Little Pony: A Very Pony Place’watch on YouTube
‘My Little Pony: Meet the Ponies’watch on YouTube
‘My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure’Rent on Redbox
‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’Stream on Netflix (4 Seasons) Buy on Apple TV (all 9 seasons)
‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ (2017)Stream on Netflix, Paramount+
‘My Little Pony: Pony Life’Buy on Apple TV
‘My Little Pony: A New Generation’Stream on Netflix
‘My Little Pony: Make Your Mark’Stream on Netflix
‘My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale’Watch on YouTube

Will there be more ‘My Little Pony’ shows & movies?

As far as new movies are concerned there is no news regarding the potential continuation of the franchise we do know however that ‘My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale’ will continue both in 2024 and 2025. We will certainly update you when more news resurfaces. Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!

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