When does the movie take place?

[Rainbow Dash Swag 285]

So as far as I’m aware there is only one movie right? I just wanted to know when I should watch it in the series so I don’t spoil anything in later seasons

[BastementSparkle 20,312]

Canonically, it takes place inbetween Seasons 7 and 8, as Season 8 acknowledges the movie directly and follows up on some things from it. If you wanted, you could probably watch it earlier than that, but I'd suggest at the very least watching it after finishing Season 6, as while the main plot isn't too spoilery, there are a few minor background details that could spoil things.

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6 hours ago, BastementSparkle said:

Canonically, it takes place inbetween Seasons 7 and 8, as Season 8 acknowledges the movie directly and follows up on some things from it. If you wanted, you could probably watch it earlier than that, but I'd suggest at the very least watching it after finishing Season 6, as while the main plot isn't too spoilery, there are a few minor background details that could spoil things.

Ok thanks for the info friend!

[FoxyCryptid 4,327]

They tried to place it right before Season 8 by referencing it heavily in that season but in practice it was in production in 2015 and the writers implied the idea was on the table as far as back as 2012.

So in practice the only things dating it from WITHIN the movie without getting into Spoilers mark is as "at least after Season 3"

[Kion 7,374]

In season 5 that is where.

[Splashee 28,537]

Season 8 mentions the Movie, almost as advertising (to get you to watch it, but not spoil it that much). So you can safely watch up to and including Season 7 without being spoiled.