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Early promotional artwork for what would eventually become "Rescue at Midnight Castle".
Throughout its 40 year history, My Little Pony as a franchise has had a number of films and specials. New generations have typically, but not always, began with a film to promote the new era of the franchise. The number of films and specials of the franchise is debatable, as many films are released later as mini-series, and vice versa, but anywhere from 17 to roughly 30 My Little Pony have been produced since 1983, not including various documentaries.
Being a popular franchise, My Little Pony has been featured in other films as well. The following are particular noteworthy films that feature My Little Pony branding or characters.