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Next Gen

2018·Movie·PG·105 min·7.0(852)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Canal+, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, 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
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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

John Krasinski

Project 77 (voice)

Lo Mutuc

Lo Mutuc

Mai (voice)

Jason Sudeikis

Jason Sudeikis

Justin Pin / Ares (voice)

Michael Peña

Michael Peña

Momo (voice)

David Cross

David Cross

Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice)

Constance Wu

Constance Wu

Molly (voice)

Kiana Ledé

Kiana Ledé

Greenwood (voice)

Anna Akana

Anna Akana

Ani (voice)

Issac Ryan Brown

Issac Ryan Brown

Ric (voice)

Reba Buhr

Reba Buhr

Diagnostic Computer (voice)

Amber Friendly

Amber Friendly

Mailbox Drone (voice)

Jet Jurgensmeyer

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.

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