

Next Gen
“Friendship is the ultimate upgrade”
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
Where to watch Next Gen in United States
Click a service to open Next Gen there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Next Gen streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Canal+, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Next Gen
Next Gen is a 2018 English-language animation, action and adventure film directed by Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander. The cast is led by John Krasinski, Lo Mutuc, Jason Sudeikis. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Next Gen was produced by Baozou Manhua, Tangent Animation, and Alibaba Pictures Group and made in Canada and China. It was released on September 7, 2018, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Kevin R. Adams, Joe Ksander
- Writers
- Wang Nima, Ryan W. Smith
- Release date
- September 7, 2018
- OTT release
- September 7, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, China
- Budget
- $22 million
- Production
- Baozou Manhua, Tangent Animation, Alibaba Pictures Group
Next Gen cast & crew
Next Gen was directed by Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander and written by Wang Nima and Ryan W. Smith.
The cast features John Krasinski as Project 77 (voice), Lo Mutuc as Mai (voice), Jason Sudeikis as Justin Pin / Ares (voice), Michael Peña as Momo (voice), David Cross as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice), and Constance Wu as Molly (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexis Marsh and it was produced by Charlene Kelly.
Is Next Gen worth watching?
Next Gen holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 852 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy animation, action, and adventure, Next Gen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Next Gen
In United States, you can stream Next Gen on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 7, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Next Gen

John Krasinski
Project 77 (voice)

Lo Mutuc
Mai (voice)

Jason Sudeikis
Justin Pin / Ares (voice)

Michael Peña
Momo (voice)

David Cross
Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

Constance Wu
Molly (voice)

Kiana Ledé
Greenwood (voice)

Anna Akana
Ani (voice)

Issac Ryan Brown
Ric (voice)

Reba Buhr
Diagnostic Computer (voice)

Amber Friendly
Mailbox Drone (voice)

Jet Jurgensmeyer
Junior (voice)
Next Gen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Next Gen in United States?
Next Gen is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Next Gen on Netflix?
Yes — Next Gen is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Next Gen in?
Next Gen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Next Gen?
Next Gen runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Next Gen rated?
Next Gen is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 852 ratings.
▸When did Next Gen release on OTT?
Next Gen became available digitally on September 7, 2018.











