Would you like to see an M rated MLP movie?

[Azureth 687]

Obviously it would never happen for very obvious reasons, but how would you feel about a MLP movie that's rated R? 

[Tacodidra 61,210]

No. Imagining what such a movie would be like, that's not what I expect from MLP. FIM being such a positive, upbeat show is one of the main reasons why I love it. I wouldn't be against a slightly higher rating (such as TV-Y7 for the show) but I don't want to see content like extreme violence in MLP.

[BlueBrony 388]

I think I would pass. An R-rated MLP movie would be so unexpected that it would probably end up more like a parody than anything super awesome. I would like a show or movie that tackles more mature themes, but is still comparable to the current show universe.

[GeekySonic 1,150]

That depends. I've always been fond of the idea of an animated version of Fallout Equestria. But an actual MLP movie that, for whatever reason, is rated R? That screams "Problem," to me.

 

I actually think that would kill the franchise in a heartbeat. Parents would never allow their kids to see it, and the majority of adults won't go see a My Little Pony movie simply because it's rated R. They'd lose any chance to profit.

[Pr0m4NV14 839]

I think it would work better as a robot chicken parody.

[Wannabrony 11,640]

I wouldn't. I think it would lose the charm of MLP and the personalities of the characters we've come to love. :/

[Altastrofae 933]

YAS! YAS! SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

[Prospekt 11,018]

29 minutes ago, Wannabrony said:

I wouldn't. I think it would lose the charm of MLP and the personalities of the characters we've come to love. :/

Agreed. It would lose everything that made me a fan in the first place. I wouldn't watch it.

29 minutes ago, Pr0m4NV14 said:

I think it would work better as a robot chicken parody.

I'm honestly surprised this hasn't been done yet... 

EDIT: Actually, it looks like it has been done. Just not specifically referencing FiM. More so the franchise in general.

Edited February 6, 2018 by Prospekt

[Unity 332]

. I don't see how and why they would do it, also what do you mean M rated, would you like bloody death, clipping, cursing? There's no point and it would be a horrible choice for Hasbro

Not to mention ruining the show

But let me just say... I would did an M rated EQGmovie

Nvm that's X

Edited February 6, 2018 by donttellmum

[KillerKingBakudan 702]

Depends on the content. If there was violence involving blood and gore, and highly sexual themes, I'd feel pretty uncomfortable about it and walk out.

But if it was R-rated for the use of swearing only.... I'm sure I'd get a kick out of it! I've always laughed at the thought of hearing all the show's voice actors cussing someone out in their characters' voices, and not cover it up with horse puns like "Congratu-pony-lations".

If I'm lucky, maybe I can meet the Mane Six cast at a con someday, and ask them to read a vulgar transcript of mine as Twilight, Applejack, etc. That would be the highlight of my life!

[ultrairongorilla 2,064]

Nah, I wouldn't want that. Most studios think that just by adding swearing, toilet humor, and gross out humor automatically makes it more mature, which in reality, it really doesn't. The way the new movie handled it was spot on. 

The reason I prefer most animated kids shows when compared to adult cartoons is that they don't have to rely dumb humor to appeal to everyone. I can guarantee you, that if they made an R rated My Little Pony Movie, they definitely would shoehorn in a bunch of unnecessary adult jokes. Adult animation still has a long way to go.  Bojack Horseman is a prime example of an adult cartoon done with near perfection talking about mature issues without an over reliance on shock humor. Really think about it, what was the last successful adult animated movie that didn't include a bunch of shock humor?

 

Edited February 6, 2018 by ultrairongorilla

[Ganondorf8 11,321]

Like others have said, the chances of that happening are next to impossible as Hasbro would never agree to such a thing. In my own opinion, I wouldn't like the idea as it just doesn't fit with the morals that MLP has stood for.

[Cash In 22,376]

I don't think I'd enjoy it. There's a certain charm to the colourful and good nature of MLP, that wouldn't exactly be the same if there were things like sex, violence and swearing. Parodies I'm all for, but this would feel like a major step away from everything the series has represented.

Edited October 16, 2020 by Cash In

[Justin_Case001 4,896]

I'd be all over it, dawg.  I'd love it.  I love the positive, uplifting style, but there's nothing that says rated R has to be depressing.  You can be R and still be uplifting.  I mean, I know it's just a hypothetical, but I've always imagined mature pony crossovers or parodies and the like, so it's totally something I'd be into.

[They call me Loyalty 1,948]

Not really, I can ponify pretty much anything inside my mind into a a more refined, and believable result than anything I could think of, within the boundaries of our quaint reality.

The action is instantaneous, and I don't have to pay anyone to enjoy it.

[Megas 27,695]

Fuck no. This is not why people watch MLP. If I wanted an M-rated MLP story I'd read a bad fanfic

[Brainstorm 4,112]

No thank you, I prefer the other one.

[Here No Longer 5,276]

F*** NO. I've had a bad taste for R-rated movies in general, but this sounds like it would just be a terribly written fanfiction sort of deal.

I like the current TV-Y programming fine, thanks (though it'd be nice if they could produce a G-rated version).

[Jordan D 149]

Nah. 

M/R/"Adult" rated fantasy on the whole never really grips me because they overuse their "mature" elements, making the entire thing feel unpleasant to me. More lighthearted fantasy series like MLP and Adventure Time still have darker elements and a well-developed chronology, mythology and world, but aren't so...I dunno, drab? I'm not sure how to word it. The point is, I think an M/R rated MLP movie would remove the whimsical element from the series that makes it special and make it a generic fantasy setting with ponies.

[Goat-kun 2,527]

I will only settle for a happy fun time friendship adventure like Made in Abyss

[RDDash 19,187]

Would work great as a teen action drama, but mature, you mean clop didn't you?

Edited February 9, 2018 by Rebellious Rainbow

[The Kaeya Simp 13,989]

Yeah, But the fandom would have to play a MASSIVE part in keeping it watchable.

I'd watch it

[TBD 17,254]

Well that would depends....

Spoiler

 

 

[ZethaPonderer 2,199]

On 2/5/2018 at 11:10 PM, Azureth said:

Obviously it would never happen for very obvious reasons, but how would you feel about a MLP movie that's rated R? 

 

 

LOL R Rated MLP? I can’t stomach how laughable and wrong it would be to make such an unsuitable shift for the MLP Franchise. That’s like making an X Rated Sesame Street or an AO (Adults Only) Rated Thomas The Tank Engine.

 

 

Edited February 8, 2018 by ZethaPonderer
Replaced M for R

[KatonRyu 1,033]

What would a movie like that bring? MLP is fun because it's innocent, for the most part. I watch more than enough R rated stuff already, I really don't need MLP to go that route. It doesn't need to be darker and edgier, although I'll fully admit it would be hilarious to see Putting Your Hoof Down with R rated voice acting and Fluttershy telling Pinkie and Rarity that nopony gives a flying fuck about their pursuits.