7 Years After Its Finale, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Returns With a New Series

Sep 02, 2026 - 01:14

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7 Years After Its Finale, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Returns With a New Series

Published Sep 1, 2026, 5:06 PM EDT

TJ Mills is an editor on ScreenRant's Comic team, where she combines her lifelong passion for DC with her analytical background as a former Intelligence Analyst. Since joining ScreenRant in 2023, she has specialized in covering major DC storylines, character evolutions, and industry developments.

Discovery Family’s My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic became a cultural phenomenon during its nine-season run from 2010 to 2019, as the show unexpectedly captured the hearts of fans far beyond its target audience. The internet helped supercharge the fandom, which to this day maintains a loyal fan base, despite it being nearly seven years since the show’s finale. Now, My Little Pony fans have something to celebrate, as fan favorites like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and more return for the next era of Friendship Is Magic.

The final episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic premiered on October 12, 2019, marking the end of one of the greatest My Little Pony installments to date. The series stood out for several reasons, including becoming one of the defining fandoms of the early 2010s after unexpectedly attracting a large adult audience, particularly among men who became known as “Bronies.”

It's rare for a franchise to be as beloved by both children and adults as My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic became. Hence, the kids who grew up watching MLP: FiM and the long-time adult fans can both rejoice at the news that the series is returning, bringing back fan-favorite characters including Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack. However, this return comes with a twist.

Everything You Need to Know About My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’s Return

Main Cover by Amy Mebberson for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1 (2026)

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Rather than airing on TV, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’s return will come in the form of comics, with BOOM! Studios responsible for reviving the franchise through the comic publisher’s upcoming My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic series. The series will be spearheaded by award-winning writer Seanan McGuire, beloved My Little Pony artist Amy Mebberson, and colorist Joana Lafuente. And if the newly revealed cover art is anything to go by, this series is going to be nothing short of gorgeous.

The first issue of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, set to release on November 11, 2026, will be 24 pages long andavailable for $4.99. The series will return fans to the heart of Equestria for brand-new tales that will further add to the Friendship Is Magic legacy. Readers can find the official synopsis for the first issue below:

The Mane Six are about to turn an accident into an ADVENTURE in this all-new Friendship is Magic tale!

When a Pinkie Pie prank turns into a birthday cake disaster, one of Twilight Sparkle’s beloved books is ruined in the chaos. The Mane Six must set out on a quest to find a new copy of the book that Twilight Sparkle believes might hold the key to learning how to fix broken friendships.

Fans young and old will be pleased to learn that the comic series is intended for all ages, with its creators explicitly keeping “fans old and young alike in mind” during its development. With this reassurance, fans should expect the same sharp humor, character writing, and iconic worldbuilding that made the original series appeal to viewers of all ages, including adults.

Where to Find the Official Season 10 of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

Cover C Nicoletta Baldari Connecting Virgin Variant for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1 (2026)

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic cover

For those who may find it hard to wait for BOOM! Studios’ upcoming series and prefer to binge their My Little Pony content, IDW Publishing’s My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic run, which ran from 2012–2021 and spanned 102 issues, is a must-read. This is especially true for fans who wanted a Season 10 of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, as issues #89–102 of the IDW Publishing series serve as a canon-compliant Season 10, continuing the story after the TV finale.

At present, it is unclear where exactly BOOM! Studios’ series falls within the franchise’s continuity. However, it is extremely likely that the series will take place after the events of both the TV series and previous comic run, considering that it is set to deliver brand-new tales. Either way, this marks the beginning of a brand-new era for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1 from BOOM! Studios will be available to read on November 11, 2026!