History Heartwarming / MyLittlePonyEquestriaGirlsFriendshipGames

** Considering the animosity between the two in the previous movie (even if part of it was the due the Dazzlings' spell), Trixie smiling when Rainbow puts the Wondercolt ears on her was absolutely adorable.
* The ending of Twilight's song "What More is Out There?". After singing about how she's an outcast at Crystal Prep and that she feels empty despite all her achievements, Twilight reveals that she is still looking at the future with hopeful eyes. She knows that there is something out there that will fill the emptiness inside her heart. She welcomes the mystery, knowing that someday she'll find the answer.
* Dean Cadance who, despite not having been Twilight's babysitter (at least as far as we know), still does her best to look out for her and care for her, and is a ReasonableAuthorityFigure in general.

* After Trixie's villainous role in the second film, this one simply has her cheering along with Rainbow's song, and then enjoying the party Pinkie makes of the two schools meeting.

[[AC:The Movie]]

* The movie shows that Twilight absolutely adores her world's version of Spike. She even has a picture of him as her desktop theme on her computer. Spike also displays plenty of affection for Twilight, including sitting on her lap, keeping her company, and growling because he didn't like the idea of Twilight going to CHS alone (as mentioned by Twilight herself). Twilight's love for Spike is what [[spoiler:saves the day when Midnight Sparkle is about to defeat Sunset. Seeing Spike look up at her with his wide puppy dog eyes, sad to see what Twilight has become, is what momentarily brings back Twilight's sanity, giving Sunset the chance she needed to defeat Midnight Sparkle and save Twilight.]]
** As stated in the novelization itself [[spoiler: during the climax: ''The sight of her beloved dog was more powerful than anything.'']]

* Contrary to ''a lot'' of previous villains, this one is ''not'' defeated with a blast of magical energy powered by friendship. [[spoiler:After undoing the damage Twilight caused, Sunset blasts her with magic, and he pulls her into a WhiteVoidRoom. There, Sunset just [[TalkingTheMonsterToDeath talks her down]] and [[IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight convinces her to stop]], and offers Twilight her hand in friendship, which she accepts.]]
-->'''[[spoiler: Sunset Shimmer:]]''' [[spoiler: Take my hand, Twilight. Let me show you there's another way. [[CallBack Just like someone once did for me]].]]
** This scene is a lot more heartwarming when you remember [[spoiler: Sunset ''angrily berated'' Twilight for messing around with magic, driving the latter to tears. Here, Sunset has understood that being angry was not the solution, and that showing Twilight kindness was what would save the day]].
* The Shadowbolts themselves get a somewhat subtle one (what with everything going to Tartarus): when Twilight [[spoiler:turns into Midnight Sparkle, goes ballistic, starts actually destroying the human world by opening a bucket load of portals to Equestria, and generally being aggressive and scary]], what do they do? Of course, flee for their lives like any reasonable person (especially if you helped cause the mess in the first place)... is not what they do. Even when Principal Cinch does so herself -- and tells them to do so -- they go out of their way to help the Humane Six, [[spoiler: with Indigo Zap and Lemon Zest saving Rarity and another two students from falling into the void to Equestria]].

[[AC:Blooper reel]]

* In a deleted scene, Sunset is pouring out all her homesickness to the Pony Twilight (who comes to the human world for another visit), and she gently puts her hands on Sunset's in a comforting manner. She then tells her that she is welcome in Equestria whenever she wants. [[RomanticTwoGirlFriendship Whether you think they have a thing for each other or not]], you have to admit, it was a sweet gesture.

* Just before TheStinger, Principal Celestia brings the freshly-transferred Sci-Twi to the Humane Six and asks them to "help [Twilight] feel at home". Cue Humane ''Seven'' group hug.

* After all is said and done, Sour Sweet admits that all of the Shadowbolts are to blame for what happened, [[FunnyMoments but it's still mostly Cinch's fault]].

[[AC:Pre-Movie Shorts]]
* "All's Fair in Love and Friendship Games" gives an extended look at how close the human Lyra and Bon Bon are, which unlike the pony versions seems to be largely based in them being equal {{Cloudcuckoolander}}s.
* When it comes time to see if they made the team, Lyra and Bon-bon don't look for their own name on the roster list but each others, showing that even after an... intense battle they still care more about how the other did then about themselves.
** They don't apologize to each other at any point, either, they just go right back to being best friends like nothing ever happened, with no hard feelings from either of them.

* Sunset taking AJ's comment about evil beings coming out of the portal well (especially since AJ was obviously making a bit of a joke).

* Shining Armor gets distracted while Cinch is talking, because he's busy staring at Cadance adoringly. It's a small moment, but it's cute. Doubly so given that Cadance is staring right back the same way, even if she recovers first.

** Speaking of Lemon Zest and Vinyl Scratch, they can be seen hanging out in the background together while Twilight talks to Dean Cadance about transferring schools, suggesting that [[CommonalityConnection the two neon-haired music lovers have bonded.]]

* When the Shadowbolts arrive at Canterlot High, Cadance and Luna actually embrace and crack a few jokes together, to the jawdropped shock of the Crystal Prep students. Despite the animosity built up between the schools, Cadance genuinely seems to be friends with Luna and Celestia, and it's nice to see ''someone'' take the "friendship" part of the Friendship Games to heart.

* Prior to that, Flash helping Twilight get her glasses. Even those who hate him being shipped with Twilight let out an "Awwwww."
* The meeting between the Wondercolts and Shadowbolts is rather... tense. Then Pinkie Pie enlists Twilight's help in making it more of a party. For about a minute, the two schools mingle together and actually get along: actually talking, and dancing together. It's a nice moment, [[MomentKiller up until Cinch ruins it]].

* When Cinch fails to do her ChairReveal, she starts [[https://derpibooru.org/1167817 laughing]], which makes her look like an actually nice elderly lady.

** Speaking of Lemon Zest and Vinyl Scratch, they can be seen hanging out in the background together while Twilight talks to Dean Cadance about transferring schools, suggesting that [[CommonalityConnection the two neon-haied music lovers have bonded.]]