Unicorn Academy is a Canadian-American animated television series co-produced by Spin Master Entertainment and Mainframe Studios. It premiered on Netflix on November 2, 2023.[1][2] It was renewed for a second season, which was released on June 27, 2024.[3]

Unicorn Academy
GenreAdventure
Action
Fantasy
Created byMichelle Lamoreaux
Robert Lamoreaux
Directed byCassi Simonds
Creative directorAlexandra Kavalova
Starring
  • Sara Garcia
  • Sadie Laflamme-Snow
  • Gabriella Kosmidis
  • Kari Wong
  • Kamaia Fairburn
  • Kolton Stewart
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes19
Production
Executive producerLaura Sreebny
ProducersMike G. Moore
Sarah Williams
Running time23 minutes (S1 first episode: 72 min)
(S2 first episode: 45 min)
Production companySpin Master Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02) –
present (present)

The series is based on the children's book series of the same name written by Julie Sykes and Linda Chapman.[4][5]

Premise

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When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.

Voice cast

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Main

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  • Sara García as Sophia Mendoza
  • Sadie Laflamme-Snow as Ava Banji
  • Gabriella Kosmidis as Isabel Armstrong
  • Kari Wong as Valentina “Val” Furi
  • Kamaia Fairburn as Layla Fletcher
  • Kolton Stewart as Rory Carmichael

Unicorns

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  • Wildstar
  • Leaf
  • Glacier
  • River
  • Cinder
  • Storm
  • Ethera
  • Rhapsody
  • Rush
  • Ghost
  • Leviora

Baby Unicorns

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  • Starjoy
  • Justin

Villains

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  • Jennifer Hale as Ravenzella
  • Ian Ronningen as Ash, Ravenzella's evil ogre henchman
  • Ana Sani as Crimsette, Ravenzella's evil dark sprite henchman
  • Paul Van Dyck as:
    • Fernakus, a dwarf spy who has betrayed Unicorn Academy and works for Ravenzella and now was turned into a duck as his punishment
    • Lazul, Ravenzella's former humanoid crystal henchman

Minor

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Supporting

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Episodes

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Series overview

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
19November 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
210June 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)

Chapter 1 (2023)

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No.
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No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [6]
11"Unicorn Academy"Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Cassandra MackayAdam Wilson, Melanie Wilson LaBracio, and Julie SykesNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
At Unicorn Academy, regular teen Sophia has a lot to learn about fantastical creatures, but a dark force threatens to return and destroy unicorn magic.
22"The Hidden Temple"Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Craig GeorgeLila Scott, Julie Sykes, and Michelle LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
While riding the Skyberry Trail, Wildstar gets spooked by grim magic, sending the group racing to a long-forgotten temple full of mysteries and danger.
33"The Race"Andrew Tan, Florian Wagner, and Craig GeorgeHan-Yee Ling, Julie Sykes, and Michelle LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
Miss Primrose accelerates the students' training by sending them to an advanced obstacle course; however, competition may get in the way.
44"The Book of Grim"UnknownKelsey Calaitges and Robert LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
To learn more about grim magic, Sophia, Ava and Layla sneak into the library after hours to borrow a restricted book that proves to be too powerful.
55"Under Starglow Lake"UnknownRobert LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
When grim magic contaminates the academy's water supply, the unicorns risk losing their power unless Sophia can save Starglow Lake with an unlikely ally.
66"The Vision Pool"UnknownRobert LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
Eager to decode the message from the Whispering Willows, Sophia skips party planning to visit the Vision Pool - right after promising Ava she wouldn't.
77"The Broken Gem"UnknownRobert LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
The Sapphires try everything to get Sophia and Ava to stop fighting, but they've got bigger problems, as two dastardly henchmen are after the grimstone.
88"Ravenzella's Revenge"UnknownKelsey Calaitges and Robert LamoreauxNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
As the academy teachers gear up to battle a powerful foe, they forbid their students from leaving the dorms. But one rider doesn't follow the rules.
99"Mended Hearts"UnknownRobert Lamoreaux and Lila ScottNovember 2, 2023 (2023-11-02)
Without the help of their teachers, the students must work together to take on the evil Ravenzella all by themselves. Unicorn Academy depends on it!

Chapter 2 (2024)

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season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
101"Under The Fairy Moon"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
While gathering starburst flowers for the Fairy Moon ball, an accident breaks Isabel's trust in River, allowing a mysterious stranger to step in.
112"Year of the Unicorn"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
On a Sapphire camping trip, a constellation that only appears every five years sends a special surprise down to Earth. But something troubles Wildstar...
123"Star Showers"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Ava throws a party for a foal that's been causing chaos around campus while Sophia investigates her father's connection to the Unicorn Constellation.
134"Wildstar's Dream"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Using a sleepover at the stables as their cover, the Sapphires sneak out in search of the crown stars. But they're not the only ones looking.
145"Legacies"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
A legendary unicorn rider visits campus, stirring tensions between Sophia and Valentina. Layla gets jealous when Glacier reunites with an old friend.
156"Mounting Pressure"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Ms. Wildwood tasks the Sapphires with keeping wild unicorns safe from a volcano, which Sophia uses as an opportunity to search for another crown star.
167"The Wrong Crowd"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Sophia races to Starglow Lake to battle the Star Snatcher for the last crown star. Back at the dorms, Rory tries out for a secret society of pranksters.
178"The Final Test — Part 1"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
For their final test, the students must infiltrate ogre-guarded ruins and rescue a hostage before the last bell rings... or risk immediate expulsion.
189"The Final Test — Part 2"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Working together unlocks a new bond for the Sapphire riders — and with it, new abilities. Then, Valentina comes clean to Sophia about the crown stars.
1910"Grimoria's Return"UnknownUnknownJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)
Sophia's good intentions lead to catastrophic events. Now the fate of Unicorn Island depends on the Sapphires — and the one test they dare not fail.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mercedes Milligan (March 2, 2023). "Spin Master Unveils Fantasy-Adventure 'Unicorn Academy'". animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  2. ^ "Parent's guide to Unicorn Academy". commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  3. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (2024-05-21). "'Unicorn Academy' Gets Second Season at Netflix (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ Abbey White (June 6, 2023). "Spin Master's president of Entertainment Jen Dodge talks taking Julie Sykes' popular series from book to screen". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  5. ^ "Post by Mainframe Studios". twitter.com. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  6. ^ "Shows A-Z - unicorn academy on netflix". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
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