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Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will release the next season of the animated "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", streaming April 9, 2025 on Netflix:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

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Netflix is signing up for even more Unicorn Academy.

The streamer has greenlit a second season of the hit children’s fantasy-adventure series from Spin Master Entertainment.

The leading global children’s entertainment company announced the show will have another 16 episodes, propelling the adventure across the next two years and into 2026.

Unicorn Academy first dropped on Netflix in November 2023 and was followed by a 44-minute special and nine 22-minute episodes that were released earlier this summer. In addition to season two, the show will also release complementary and short-form digital content available for fans on YouTube and TikTok.

“The allure of Unicorn Academy’s characters with their unbreakable bonds and magical adventures has captivated audiences around the world,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master’s President of Entertainment, in a statement. “The journey is far from over, as Unicorn Academy promises fans many more extraordinary moments and new tales of friendship and adventure.

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release the animated "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", with a 72 minute movie streaming November 2, 2023 on Netflix, followed by a new toy line and expansive licensed consumer product rollout in 2024:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", streaming November 2, 2023 on Netflix:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", streaming November 2, 2023 on Netflix:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", with a 72 minute Netflix movie premiere, episodic content slated for release Fall 2023, plus a toy line and expansive licensed consumer product rollout in 2024:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", with a 72 minute Netflix movie premiere, episodic content slated for release Fall 2023, plus a toy line and expansive licensed consumer product rollout in 2024:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

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Spin Master, producers of the long-running "Paw Patrol" TV series and movie, will next release "Unicorn Academy", based on books by Julie Sykes, "...following 'Sophia' as she discovers her destiny as a 'unicorn' rider", with a 72 minute Netflix movie premiere, episodic content slated for release Fall 2023, plus a toy line and expansive licensed consumer product rollout in 2024:

"... 'Unicorn Academy' is the boarding school of every kid’s dreams. Located on 'Unicorn Island', Sophia and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers.

"Only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic — all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships..."

Click the images to enlarge...

Spin Master, the large toy, game and kids-tv conglomerate has helped build franchises out of concepts like “Paw Patrol” and “Bakugan Battle Brawlers.’ Now the company thinks it can do the same with a group of young girls who have a knack for riding unicorns.

The company and Netflix plan to launch a new fantasy-adventure series, “Unicorn Academy.” Based on a series of books by author Julie Sykes, the animated series will launch with a 72-minute movie premiere and subsequent episodes, all slated for release this fall, followed by a toy line, digital game and licensed consumer product rollout in 2024. Spin Master Entertainment has content planned through 2025, with more than 250 minutes of short and long-form features produced to date including original shorts and music videos.

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