History Franchise / MyLittlePonyGeneration4

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirls'': A spin-off franchise featuring [[HumanityEnsues human-like versions of the Mane Six]] in a HighSchoolAU

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as [[Franchise/MyLittlePonyGeneration5 Generation Five]], launched in 2021 with ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyANewGeneration'', a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] co-produced by Creator/{{Paramount}} and Creator/BoulderMedia and released by Creator/{{Netflix}}. The movie, alongside subsequent material, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ is set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set some time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Hasbro, being at first surprised at the rise of the Bronies and then delighted at the outstanding success of the series, has started to give [=FiM=] the full MerchandiseDriven treatment, giving it its own ExpandedUniverse, ranging from a [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW series of comics]] published by Creator/IDWPublishing, several chapter and picture books, a mobile game, and even an [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirls alternative film series]] where the ponies are humanized. Most [=FiM=] stories take place in the magical land of Equestria, a FantasyKitchenSink, and usually revolve around the six "[[JustForPun mane]]" characters: Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy. There are, of course, many more ponies (and a lot of non-ponies) than that. As the subtitle of the cartoon series suggests, there's a strong emphasis on teaching ThePowerOfFriendship, from how it enriches everyday lives to how it can [[SpaceWhaleAesop defeat the ancient forces of evil with rainbow lasers]].

** Equestria Prime: The [[JustForPun mane]] setting of ''Friendship is Magic'' and the IDW comics.

[[caption-width-right:300:Franchise logo from 2016 onward.]]

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as [[Franchise/MyLittlePonyGeneration5 Generation Five]], launched in 2021 with ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyANewGeneration'', a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] co-produced by Creator/{{Paramount}} and Creator/BoulderMedia and released by Creator/{{Netflix}}. The movie, alongside subsequent material, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ is set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as [[Franchise/MyLittlePonyGeneration5 Generation Five]], launched in 2021 with ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyANewGeneration'', a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] to be co-produced by Creator/{{Paramount}} and Creator/BoulderMedia and released by Creator/{{Netflix}}. The upcoming movie, alongside subsequent material, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ will be set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as Generation Five, will launch in 2021 with ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyANewGeneration'', a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] to be co-produced by Creator/{{Paramount}} and Creator/BoulderMedia and released by Creator/{{Netflix}}. The upcoming movie, alongside subsequent material, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ will be set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Hasbro, being at first surprised at the rise of the Bronies and then delighted at the outstanding success of the series, has started to give [=FiM=] the full MerchandiseDriven treatment, giving it its own ExpandedUniverse, ranging from a [[ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW series of comics]] published by Creator/IDWPublishing, several chapter and picture books, a mobile game, and even an [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirls alternative film series]] where the ponies are humanized. Most [=FiM=] stories take place in the magical land of Equestria, a FantasyKitchenSink, and usually revolve around the six "[[JustForPun mane]]" characters: Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy. There are, of course, [[LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters many more ponies (and a lot of non-ponies)]] than that. As the subtitle of the cartoon series suggests, there's a strong emphasis on teaching ThePowerOfFriendship, from how it enriches everyday lives to how it can [[SpaceWhaleAesop defeat the ancient forces of evil with rainbow lasers]].

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: My Little Pony has always had this, but take a glimpse at the ''[[Characters/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Friendship is Magic character page]]'' to get an idea of how many ponies there are.

* ''My Little Pony: The Manga'' (2019-2021): A three volume OELManga adaptation written by David Lumsdon and drawn by Shiei. Published by Creator/SevenSeasEntertainment, the first volume was released in June 2019. An {{Omnibus}} was released on July 2021.

* VileVillainSaccharineShow: The more adventure-based parts of the franchise indulge in this heavily. In fact one of the comic covers is the trope image.

* ''ComicBook/MyLittlePonyGenerations'' (2021-): A five-issue series with an overarching story, focusing on the mane characters crossing over with their G1 counterparts.

* ''My Little Pony: The Manga'' (2019): An OELManga adaptation written by David Lumsdon and drawn by Shiei. Published by Creator/SevenSeasEntertainment, the first volume was released in June 2019.

* UniverseCompendium: ''The Elements of Harmony: The Official Guidebook'', covering up to the end of season 3.

* ExtraStrengthMasquerade: The ''Equestria Girls'' sub-franchise takes place in an Earth-like setting and places a lot of emphasis on hiding the existence of magic from the world at large. By the end of the first film, Canterlot High's student body and faculty witness a climactic magical duel that can be seen from miles away. Despite this, no one at Canterlot High has spilled the beans and only four outsiders have noticed something strange was going on, and of those four, [[EnthrallingSiren three of them]] were already in on the masquerade. As the sub-series, more and more people find out such as the students of Crystal Prep but the trope is still in effect as Human Twilight is only person to notice that wasn't directly affected by the events.

* ''ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW'' (2013-2021): A comic series from Creator/IDWPublishing that premiered in November of 2012. It has original {{Story Arc}}s with the same tone as the show.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyPonyLife'' (2020-): A SpinOff of ''Friendship is Magic'' with a {{Chibi}} artstyle, DenserAndWackier humor, and characters using modern technology.

* ''ComicBook/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDW'' (2013-Current): A comic series from Creator/IDWPublishing that premiered in November of 2012. It has original {{Story Arc}}s with the same tone as the show.

** ''Magic of Cybertron'' (2021): A follow-up with the ponies now visiting Cybertron and both Ponies and bots having to fight against a revived Lord Sombra.

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as Generation Five, will launch in 2021 with a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] to be co-produced and released by Creator/{{Paramount}}. The upcoming movie, alongside subsequent material, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ will be set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Collectors unofficially refer to this incarnation of the My Little Pony franchise as "G4", which began with the airing of the cartoon series ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' developed by Creator/LaurenFaust, debuting in October of 2010. The series became a surprise smash hit, gaining a huge PeripheryDemographic online fandom. At its core ''Friendship is Magic'' is something of an AdaptationDistillation for the previous cartoons. It has the fantasy & adventure elements of "G1", SliceOfLife stories started by ''[[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyTales Tales]]'', and much of the cast are re-imagined "G3" ponies.

* ''ComicBook/MyLittlePonyPonyvilleMysteries'' (2018): A five-issue series set after the events of the six ''Ponyville Mysteries'' chapter books, each issue featuring the Cutie Mark Crusaders solving a mystery around Ponyville. Debuted in May 2018.

* ''My Little Pony Harmony Quest'': An action/puzzle app game.

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as Generation Five, will launch in 2021 with a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] to be co-produced and released by Creator/{{Paramount}}. The upcoming movie, alongside subsequent matetial, [[https://kidscreen.com/2021/01/29/my-little-pony-rides-high-with-new-cp/ will be set in the same world as Generation Four, albeit set time after the events of ''Friendship is Magic'']].

Hasbro announced in February 2019 that the franchise would be rebooted once again with ''Friendship is Magic'' concluding in its ninth season. The fifth incarnation, tentatively known as Generation Five, will launch in 2021 with a [[AllCGICartoon 3D CGI animated movie]] to be co-produced and released by Creator/{{Paramount}}. The upcoming movie is not yet known to have any connections to Generation Four.