Thelma the Unicorn Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Plot

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Thelma the Unicorn is an animated musical comedy movie based on Aaron Blabey’s beloved children’s book series. Scheduled for a Netflix release soon, the film follows Thelma, a pony who dreams of becoming a music star. The trailer teases her transformation as she pretends to be a unicorn and her journey to fame, with a star-studded cast bringing the animated characters to life.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Release date — when is Thelma the Unicorn coming out?

The Thelma the Unicorn release date is May 17, 2024.

The film adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s children’s book was acquired by Netflix in June 2019, with development for the animated musical comedy led by director Jared Hess. The cast headed by Brittany Howard was announced in January 2024, with composer John Powell joining in December 2023 to work on the musical score.

Trailer — watch it now

You can watch the Thelma the Unicorn trailer below:

The Thelma the Unicorn trailer introduces viewers to Thelma, a small-time pony with big dreams of becoming a music star. We witness her pretense of being a unicorn, complete with glitter and glam, as she embarks on her journey to global stardom. The trailer showcases Thelma’s whimsical adventures, highlighting the colorful and magical world she inhabits, along with the challenges she faces as she navigates fame and celebrity.

Cast — who is in Thelma the Unicorn?

The cast of Thelma the Unicorn includes:

Brittany Howard as Thelma

Will Forte as Otis

Jemaine Clement as Vic Diamond

Edi Patterson as Megan

Fred Armisen as Danny Stallion

Zach Galifianakis as Crusty Trucker

Jon Heder as Reggie

Shondrella Avery as Zirconia

Maliaka Mitchell as Peggy

Ally Dixon as Nikki Narwhal

Plot – what’s the story about?

In Thelma the Unicorn, a small-time pony dreams of becoming a music star and achieves fame after pretending to be a unicorn. However, the newfound stardom comes with unexpected challenges, leading Thelma on a quirky and heartfelt journey.

Thelma the Unicorn follows the journey of a small-time pony named Thelma who dreams of becoming a music sensation. When she poses as a unicorn, her wish comes true as she rises to global stardom. However, the glitz and glamour of fame come with their own set of challenges, prompting Thelma to embark on a quirky and heartfelt adventure to navigate her newfound celebrity status while staying true to herself. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of friendship, identity, and pursuing one’s dreams.