In the lead-up to the Friendship Games, these five shorts each spotlight a different pair or trio of characters: Sunset Shimmer's failed science experiments on magic, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash's botched spy mission on Crystal Prep, Lyra and Sweetie Drops turning tryouts into an absurd rivalry, Photo Finish's chaotic yearbook photoshoot, and the boys' clashing banner designs. They set the stage and build hype for the movie without revealing any of its actual plot.
CreatorsJayson Thiessen, Ishi Rudell
The Science of Magic
Aug 1, 2015
The Rainbooms gather in a Canterlot High School classroom for band practice and find Sunset Shimmer using lab equipment.
Pinky Spy
Aug 8, 2015
Rainbow Dash tries to spy on Crystal Prep Academy's sports team, but Pinkie Pie ruins her attempts to remain unseen.
All's Fair in Love & Friendship Games
Aug 15, 2015
Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops compete to earn a spot on the Wondercolts team in the Friendship Games tryouts.
Photo Finished
Aug 22, 2015
Photo Finish gets carried away when Vice Principal Luna asks her to take pictures for the Canterlot High yearbook.
A Banner Day
Aug 29, 2015
Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood have conflicting ideas on their welcome banner for Crystal Prep Academy.
