Humanoid Squad (film trilogy)

*Screenplay:*
Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
Greg Weisman
 Brent Friedman
Jose Molina
Angela Russo-Otstot
Todd Casey

***Humanoid Squad*** is an adult animated ensemble science fantasy action film trilogy in the Humanoidverse, set as a special film event concluding the Phase 1 of the Humanoidverse, set after the events of Transformers: CrossAnthrophy, Harmony Unleashd: Anthro Bunraku and Equestria Campus Supremacy, The Crusadin' Years and Littlest Pet Shop: Blythe X and Strikers of Paw-Tucket, which it's also a crossover of all series, as well as being crossed over with Hanazuki and a rebooted MoonDreamers series set in the same universe titled Barbie Mason & The MoonDreamers.

The film trilogy series is directed by Emi Yonemura *(Onyx Equinox, Harley Quinn)* and Shaun Cashman *(Fanboy and ChumChum, Former director on Equestria Campus Supremacy)* with co-direction by Young Ki Yoon *(Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Big Hero 6: The Series)* and Katsuichi Nakayama *(Evangelion 3.0+1.0, Gurren Lagann)*, and written by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely *(Avengers: Endgame, The Chronicles of Narnia)*, Greg Weisman *(Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man)*, Todd Casey *(Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Thundercats)*, Brent Friedman *(Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War)*, Jose Molina *(The Tick, Agent Carter)* and Angela Russo-Otstot *(Cherry, The Shield)* from a story by Aaron Montalvo, Weisman, Marcus and McFeely.

It is produced by eOne Animation, Hollowfox Toonimation Workshop, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Aniplex, Kadokawa Animation, and HV Partners (a joint venture between Sony's Aniplex, Amazon's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Hasbro's Entertaiment One (Parts One and Two) / Hasbro Entertainment (Part Three) and Montalvo Media Group)/MontalVerse Productions with The Russo brothers' AGBO company and distributed in North America by United Artists Releasing (Part One), Amazon MGM Studios Distribution (Parts Two and Three) and Montalvo Releasing, in United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain by eOne (Parts One and Two), in Japan by Aniplex and Kadokawa, and elsewhere by Sony Pictures Releasing International, which Montalvo and MGM inked a deal due to Aniplex's involvement. (Universal was supposed to distribute the trilogy, but MGM ended the deal with the studio. Meanwhile, amid Lionsgate buying eOne from Hasbro, Sony takes over distribution Outside of Japan and North America)

The first film in the trilogy is released on November 23, 2022 exclusively in theatres with a MontalVue release after 45 days, with sequels to include BeastAnthrophy, Strikers of Paw-Tucket and Anthro Bunraku released in 2023 between July 28 and December 1. The trilogy will have posthumous executive producer credit for former late Hasbro CEO, Brian Goldner, as he died in October of 2021, as well as a dedication in loving memory to him, as well as Hiroe Tsukamoto on part three as she passed away in 2023. All movies are rated R by the MPA.

In 2024, serialized versions of the films, both an alternate retelling titled Magiphi Re:silience and a serialized version of the trilogy will be streaming on Prime Video and MontalVue.

## Films

 *Humanoid Squad: Part Three* | December 1, 2023

### Part One (2022)

Months later, The Hassenfeld Foundation has called by the Humanoidverse's finest heroes in the universe as newly married Twilight Sparkle and Applejack helps the foundation to gather a big team to encounter an even bigger enemy whose purpose is to use the Humanoidverse dimension for an unusual one. It will take a reunion and new friends to unite for one big adventure.

### Part Two (2023)

The Humanoid Squad embarks on the next mission, as they encounter the creatures of the Anthroverse, a parallel dimension dedicated to anthropomorphic versions of themselves, including a now grown Twilight Sparkle from the Anthro Bunraku universe meeting Twilight and Applejack, as she needs the help of the Humanoid Squad as Blitzen vows a second round to take over the universe and the Anthroverse for the sake of power.

### Part Three (2023)

The final battle begins as the Humanoid Squad and the Anthro Squad from both worlds join forces against Blitzen and the Death Squad, while the fate of both worlds is on the line as Blitzen goes forward for the plan for the worlds to collide and use the magic of both worlds for ruling the world and have absolute power with an iron fist. The decisive battle will assemble to protect their loved ones, especially Twilight Sparkle and Applejack's future children (as the former is pregnant).

## Cast

### Humanoidverse and Anthroverse Veterans

#### Littlest Pet Shop: Blythe X

* Ashleigh Ball (English, MGM dub) / Saori Hayami (Japanese) / Betzabe Jara (Spanish) as Blythe Sharp-Baxter, the new boss of the Littlest Pet Shop and Josh's wife.
* Samuel Vincent as Russell Ferguson
	+ He also voices Joshua "Josh" Sharp
* Oliver also as Zoe Trent
* St. Germain also as Pepper Clark
* New also as Sunil Nevla
* Rideout also as Vinnie Terrio
* Jocelyn Loewen as Penny Ling
* Kira Tozer as Minka Mark
* Shannon Chan-Kent as The Bizkit Twins
* Andy Samberg as Tyler of the 3T, a triplet group of human/animal hybrids who take the form of tigers and was on a pop group with Tyrone and Terry and is dating Starling Bravura after going solo while still supporting his family on their standalone endeavors. He appears as a cameo for Part One and he was from the first Littlest Pet Shop: Blythe X feature film, Animal Instinct.

#### Littlest Pet Shop: Strikers of Paw-Tucket

* Diana Kaarina as Roxie McTerrier
* Ingrid Nilson as Jade Catkin
* Rhona Rees as Bev Gilturtle
* Rideout also as Quincy Goatee
* Travis Turner as Trip Hamston
* Tong also as Mister Yut

#### Transformers: CrossAnthrophy

* Johnny Yong Bosch (English) / Daisuke Hirakawa (Japanese) as Bumblebee, a co-leader of the Autobots after Optimus Prime's sacrificial play.
* Travis Willingham (English) as Rodimus Prime
* Jamie Chung as Sari Bee (nee Tominaga), a cyborg created by her father Jonouchi and Bumblebee's wife.
* Seth McFarlane as Ratchet
* Adam McArthur as Cheetor
* Ron Perlman (English, films) / Jamieson Price (English, Magiphi Resilience) / Takehito Koyasu (Japanese) as Optimus Primal
* Anne Yatco (English) as Airazor
* Peter Cullen (English, films) / Jon Bailey (English, Magiphi Resilience) / Tessho Genda (Japanese) as Optimus Prime

#### Hanazuki

* Jessica Di Cicco (English) / Misaki Kuno (Japanese) / Susana Moreno (Spanish) as Hanazuki
* Cassandra Lee Morris (English) / Azumi Waki (Japanese) as Kiazuki

### Newcomers

#### Barbie Mason & The MoonDreamers

* China Anne McLain as Barbara "Barbie" Mason Starr / Crystal Starr
* Kimiko Glenn as Jodie Willow Horie / Whimzee
* Zeno Robinson as James "Bucky" Johnson / Bucky Buckaroo
* Zach Aguilar as Rodrigo "Roddy" Sparks-Saldaña / Sparky Dreamer
* Abby Elliott as Celestia Jones / Celeste
* Cissy Jones as Diana Gaze / Dream Gazer

#### Hassenfeld Foundation

* Kate Micucci as Hassenfeld, a god-type entity leading the Humanoidverse, also one of the co-founders of the foundation.
	+ Micucci replaces Mindy Cohn starting with this film.
* Khary Payton as Stefan Dumont, one of the co-founders of the foundation and director of the Humanoid Squad initiative.
	+ Will Smith was supposed to voice him, but due to recent events of The Oscars led to a recast, which Montalvo was forced to do under MGM or Hasbro's orders.
* Awkwafina (English, films) / Michaela Dietz (English, Magiphi Resilience) as Rae Loetsch, a quirky member of the foundation and initiative of the Humanoid Squad.
* Josie Totah (English, films) / Kayli Mills (English, Magiphi Resilience) as Raya Dumont, Stefan's daughter and team member of the initiative.
* Brittany Cox as H.A.S. (Hassenfeld Assistant Service), an AI set to assist the Hassenfeld Foundation.

#### Council of Anthros

* Will Smith (English, films) / Imari Williams (English, films) as Torius, a leader of the council of Anthros. Smith was previously casted as Stefan before the Oscars 2022 incident, but Montalvo resisted the decisions and casted Smith for another role.

#### Villains

* Chris Jericho (English, films) / Sean Schemmel (English, MagiPhi Resilience) as Blitzen Bloodwilliams, one of the antagonists of the trilogy who wants all the powers of the Humanoidverse.
* Elizabeth Gillies (English, films) / Amber Lee Connors (English, Magiphi Resilience) as Sadira, a secondary antagonist of the trilogy and Blitzen's lusty lover. She will use her smarts and dark magic to prevent the Humanoid Squad from defeating them.
* Frank Welker (English) / Norio Wakamoto (Japanese) as Galvatron, a reincarnation of Megatron under the dark energon after he is defeated by Optimus Prime in *Transformers: CrossAnthrophy*

## Info

### Theatrical Release

The first film is released on November 23, 2022 in theatres while the other two parts had a 2023 release between July 28th and December 1.

### Streaming Release

The films are streaming on MontalVue and Prime Video 45 days after its theatrical release, and it will also be airing on the same week on MontalVue Linear and MGM+ (formerly Epix). Worldwide, the films will be streaming on Prime Video, while in Latin America, it will be streaming also on MontalVue and HBO Max and soon in Europe, United Kingdom and Ireland on MontalVue in Q3 2023 at launch as part of their international expansion plan. The Aniplex dub of the films are also on Prime Video and MontalVue.

### Home Video Release

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Montalvo Home Entertainment and due to Aniplex's involvement, is releasing the films on Home Video on DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray, with Part One released in February 2023, and Part 2 releasing in November 2023, with Part 3 releasing in Early 2024 alongside a collection of the three films. The Aniplex dub will also be included through Aniplex of America and Sony Music Home Entertainment.

## Serialized Versions

### The Retelling

A serialized version of the films is set to be released on Prime Video and MontalVue as Humanoid Squad: The Retelling, set to be twelve episodes of minimum 30 minute length in 2024, featuring scenes not shown in the theatrical versions of the trilogy.

### Alternate Timeline Anime Spin-off

Main article: Humanoid Squad: Magiphi Re:silience
A serialized anime series based on the trilogy, named *Humanoid Squad: Magiphi Re:silience (**ヒュマノイド・スクアッド - マジファイ・レジリエンス**, Hiumanoido Sukuaddo Majifai Rejiriansu),* although set to be an "alternate anime spin-off" that brings new events different from the film series has been announced by Montalvo and will be animated by Wit Studio and CloverWorks with Atsushi Nishigori returning to the franchise as supervising director and main character designer, Hiroyuki Tanaka as director, Yasuyuki Muto, Tatsuto Higuchi and Nishigori as writers from an animation story by and Toshifumi Akai and Hirotaka Kato as character designers and animation directors, Hiroyuki Sawano, Takafumi Wada and Kohta Yamamoto composing the music and will be a co-production between Hasbro Entertainment, AkaKen, MontalVerse Productions, Aniplex, Kadokawa and Amazon MGM Studios.

It will be streaming worldwide on Prime Video and MontalVue in 2024 alongside Petting Requiem's second season.