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Barbie: A Touch of Magic is an animated series that began in 2023. The first season was released on Netflix US on September 14, and the second season was released the following year on April 18, 2024. It follows Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure. Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue was released between season 1 and 2 of the show.

Contents

  • 1 Official Description
    • 1.1 Season 1
    • 1.2 Season 2
  • 2 List of Episodes
    • 2.1 Season 1
    • 2.2 Season 2
  • 3 List of Characters
    • 3.1 Main Characters
    • 3.2 Malibu's Family
    • 3.3 Brooklyn's Family
    • 3.4 Malibu's Friends
    • 3.5 Reardon Family
    • 3.6 Other Characters
  • 4 Music
  • 5 Release
    • 5.1 Season 1
    • 5.2 Foreign Titles
    • 5.3 Press Release
      • 5.3.1 Season 1
  • 6 Videos
    • 6.1 Trailers
    • 6.2 Music
    • 6.3 Clips
  • 7 References

Official Description

Season 1

"Barbie and Barbie discover a mysterious baby horse on the beach in Malibu and work to find out where their new four-legged friend came from. The little horse begins fulfilling the most amazing fantasies and they realize she is actually a baby Pegasus! While they try to find out how to get little Peggy home, Barbie and Barbie, with the help of their friends and Malibu's sisters, have to protect her from Rocki the Glyph, a fantastical creature who followed Peggy in hopes that she will grant the biggest wish of all-giving Rocki her own wings. Set in Malibu and featuring all-new original music, Barbie, Barbie, and their friends discover that magic really is all around us."[2]

Season 2

"When a magical Crystal Gem goes missing, Barbie and Barbie are on the case! Balancing their teenage lives in Malibu and their trips to the magical realm of Mesmer, they encounter new fantastical friends throughout! With girl-favorite themes of fantasy, family, and friendship, A Touch of Magic season 2 is sure to enchant audiences everywhere. Available on Netflix April 18th, 2024!"[3]

List of Episodes

Season 1

No.TitleRelease DateDescription
1."When Barbie Met Peggy"September 14, 2023While enjoying a day at the beach, Barbie and Barbie find a horse that is more than it appears!
2."Finding Home"September 14, 2023Barbie and Barbie are Malibu neighbors now! Together they continue to uncover the mystery of the magic baby Pegasus and try to find her a home.
3."Barbie, You Can Drive My Car"September 14, 2023Hijinks ensue when "Brooklyn" practices for her driving test and the Glyph finds herself unexpectedly employed at the selfie museum.
4."Ken One and Ken Two"September 14, 2023Ken makes too many plans to hang out with Barbie and Barbie, but, lucky for him, Peggy has the magic to help.
5."Peggy-napped!"September 14, 2023Someone's Peggy-napped Peggy! Ken was supposed to watch her, and Barbie is upset. The rest of the friends are all on the look out for Peggy.
6."Skate to Me, Barbie"September 14, 2023"Brooklyn" enters a Skating Competition with the hopes of winning a trophy to give to her parents as an anniversary present. "Malibu" teams up with Rocki to increase their chances of winning.
7."There Might Be Dragons"September 14, 2023Barbie loses her job at the waterpark, but decides to end on a high note by directing a play with Skipper. Meanwhile, Blissa the cat gets wished into a dragon while Teresa babysits Chelsea and Stacie.
8."A Real Page Turner"September 14, 2023Chelsea wishes Elvy, a magical creature that is looking for unicorns, from a book to life. Barbie and Barbie look for Dru Charles, an author with clues about where Peggy may have come from.
9."A Selfie to Remember"September 14, 2023Barbie and Ken head to the selfie museum, but trouble ensues when Rocki keeps interrupting while trying to contact her "boss".
10."Tiny Problems"September 14, 2023Rocki tricks Skipper into auditioning for a reality TV show in order to steal Peggy. Barbie and Barbie are shrunk to tiny sizes and must escape Tiger to warn Skipper.
11."Lizard Lift-Off"September 14, 2023Peggy and Rocki go to a mysterious island so that Peggy can accomplish her mission. Barbie, Barbie, and Ken are in hot pursuit, with Trey and Skipper not far behind.
12."Careful What You Wish For"September 14, 2023Still trapped on the island, Will the Lizard Wizard puts a spell on Ken, "Brooklyn," Skipper and Trey so he can see their dreams. Meanwhile, Rocki and "Malibu" look for Will.
13."The Key"September 14, 2023Will the Wizard Lizard reveals who the key to unlocking the doorway between Malibu and Mesmer is.

Season 2

Season 2 will be released in spring 2024 in the US.[4] It was released on December 13, 2023 in Australia.[5]

No.TitleRelease DateDescription
1."The Play's the Thing"April 18, 2024A new school year starts with "Brooklyn" and Rocki joining Golden Beach High. A mysterious new student named Leo enrolls at the same time a magical gem is stolen from Mesmer. Barbie and Barbie suspect something strange is happening in Malibu.
2."Spelling Chelsea"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" directs the school play with help from Daisy while Rocki tries to teach Chelsea magic in preparation for her spelling contest. Ken and Peggy fly to Mesmer to get help from Elvy and search for the missing air gem.
3."Magic in the Museum"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" and "Malibu" try to save Simone's art show at the museum from magical shenanigans caused by a Bunnycorn. Rocki, with the help of Stacie, present their "human" report to the Glyph Council.
4."Hiding in Plain Sight"April 18, 2024Skipper invites Leo over to the DreamHouse for her new club. Barbie, Barbie and Teresa hope to get information on the stolen gem from the Bunnycorn. Leo reveals that he is more than meets the eye and is searching for more than one magical gem.
5."Secret Victory"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" and Leo release Victory, a unicorn girl, from a magical book. Barbie and Barbie take their new friend to the fair, where a fortune teller makes a prediction about finding the missing gems and helping Victory get home.
6."A Friendly Wish"April 18, 2024"Malibu" and Leo help a friendly vampire named Rick, while Ned and Ted ask Rocki for three wishes in exchange for keeping Leo and Rocki's secrets. "Brooklyn" and Teresa travel to Mesmer to help Victory find her sisters, the Unicorn girls.
7."Return to Pacifica Part 1"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" searches for the water gem with her new mermaid friends. Teresa confronts Dru Charles about a mysterious glow in her house. "Malibu" and friends help search for a centaur village and end up meeting Alo the Alicorn.
8."Return to Pacifica Part 2"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" tries to escape Banishment Island and the evil plot of Will the Wizard Lizard. "Malibu" returns to Pacifica to look for "Brooklyn" with the help of mermaid friends old and new. Meanwhile, the friends confront Alo the Alicorn for information on Leo's lost family.
9."Baby Steps"April 18, 2024After "Brooklyn" and "Malibu" return from their mermaid adventure, "Brooklyn" continues to search for information about Bunnycorns. "Malibu" helps Skipper find their parents, who have been turned into babies, while Leo, Rocki, and Alo go to Mesmer.
10."Runaway Rocki"April 18, 2024"Brooklyn" tries to save the school play and help Rocki overcome her stage fright. "Malibu" and Teresa investigate Dru's home for more clues, and Ken, Leo, and Alo hide the magic gems.
11."The Sapphire Fairycorn"April 18, 2024When the friends find themselves separated, "Brooklyn," Leo, and Rocki confront Dru while "Malibu," Ken and Teresa meet Leo's brothers. Trapped in an alternate dimension, Alo knows their only hope is to summon the Sapphire Fairycorn.
12."The Ultimate Wish"April 18, 2024Dru uses the gems for her evil plan and captures the Sapphire Fairycorn. She looks to capture all the magic of Mesmer next!
13."Barbie, Take a Bow"April 18, 2024Back to Malibu, Rocki struggles with losing her powers and Leo returns to his family. With the stars of the show out of action, it's up to "Brooklyn" to save the play!

List of Characters

Main Characters

  • Barbie "Malibu" Roberts, voiced by America Young, is one of the main protagonists. She finds a pegasus named Peggy with her best friend Brooklyn, so they try to figure out how to get Peggy back home.
  • Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts, voiced by Tatiana Varria, is one of the main protagonists. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, She moves to California with her family after finding Peggy.
  • Peggy, voiced by Ariana Nicole George, is a pegasus horse from Mesmer who can grant wishes. She goes to California to complete a mission.
  • Rocki the Glyph, voiced by Alex Cazares, is the main antagonist in season 1. She is from Mesmer and wants Peggy to grant her wish of having wings.

Malibu's Family

  • George Roberts, voiced by Greg Chun, is Malibu's father. He is a documentary filmmaker who likes carving wooden ducks.
  • Margaret Roberts, voiced by Lisa Fuson, is Malibu's mother. She is a computer engineer.
  • Skipper Roberts, voiced by Kirsten Day, is Malibu's sarcastic, music-loving sister. She is the oldest of Malibu's younger sisters.
  • Stacie Roberts, voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris, is Malibu's sporty younger sister. She is aged between Skipper and Chelsea.
  • Chelsea Roberts, voiced by Natalie Lashkari, is Malibu's imaginative 7-year-old sister.

The family lives with Malibu's cat Blissa, and the sisters' four puppies: Taffy, DJ, Rookie and Honey.

Brooklyn's Family

  • Simone Roberts, voiced by Mela Lee, is Brooklyn's mother. She is a pilot who moves to California with her family.
  • Kel Roberts, voiced by Gabe Kunda, is Brooklyn's father. He is an architect who moves to California with his family.
  • Etta, Brooklyn's cat.

Malibu's Friends

  • Ken, voiced by Ritesh Rajan, is Malibu's childhood friend. They have a crush on each other. Ken is also friends with Brooklyn. He is neighbors with Malibu, Brooklyn and Trey.
  • Nikki, Desirae Whitfield, is one of Malibu's best friends. She likes fashion and works at Oceans Extreme.
  • Teresa, voiced by Cristina Milizia, is one of Malibu's best friends. She works at the pet food store.
  • Renee, Stephanie Sheh, is one of Malibu's best friends. She works at Oceans Extreme.
  • Daisy, voiced by Emma Galvin, is one of Malibu's best friends. She works at Oceans Extreme.

Reardon Family

  • Trey Reardon, voiced by Eamon Brennan, is Malibu and Brooklyn's neighbor. He has a crush on Brooklyn.
  • Poppy Reardon, voiced by Lisa Fuson, is Trey's mother. She is a real estate agent who dislikes the Roberts family.
  • Whittaker Reardon, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, is Trey's father. He dotes upon Poppy and dislikes the Roberts family.

Other Characters

  • Peggy's Mom, voiced by Mela Lee, is a pegasus who lives in Mesmer. She sends Peggy on a mission to Earth.
  • Harriet, voiced by Julyza Commodore, is a girl who volunteers at the stables.
  • Chloe, voiced by Natalie Han, is good friends with Ji-soo.
  • Ji-soo, voiced by Nicole Han, is good friends with Chloe.
  • Alex, voiced by Dino Andrade, is Teresa's cousin. He owns the selfie museum.
  • Ken's parents, who are neighbors with Malibu, Brooklyn and Trey.
  • Dan, voiced Eamon Brennan, is a lifeguard who is friends with Ken.
  • Trey's butler, voiced Eamon Brennan.
  • Tiger, voiced by Ritesh Rajan, is Rocki's confidant. She is a duck.
  • Rhonda Rhythm, voiced by Channon Dade, is a roller dance competition MC.
  • The dragon, who assists Will.
  • Tammy, voiced by Kirsten Day, is the boss at Oceans Extreme. She dislikes Malibu.
  • Milton, Tammy's father who owns Oceans Extreme.
  • Dru Charles, voiced by Kat Cressida, is an author. She wrote a book about Mesmer after visiting it.
  • Elvy, voiced by Dorrie Sacks, is an Elvy from Mesmer.
  • Ned and Ted, two brothers who have a pet dog and a pet cat.
  • The Glyph Council Leader, voiced by Laila Berzins, is from Mesmer. Her human form is known as Arlene.
  • Will the wizard lizard, voiced by Todd Haberkorn, is the primary antagonist. He is an evil lizard from Mesmer.
  • Rafa, voiced by Nicolas Roye, appears in a dream Brooklyn has.
  • The centaur, voiced by Caleb Yen, who lives in Mesmer.

Music

  • Score by The Math Club ft. DJ Brady
  • "A Touch of Magic" by The Math Club (theme song)
  • "Just the Beginning" by The Math Club (in "Finding Home")
  • "Believe" by The Math Club (in "There Might Be Dragons")

Release

Season 1

  • July 27, 2023 - Australia (YouTube)[6]
  • September 1, 2023 - Germany (internet premiere)
  • September 4, 2023 - Germany (SuperRTL television premiere)[7][8][9]
  • September 4, 2023 - UK (POP!)[10]
  • September 6, 2023 - France (Gulli)[11]
  • September 8, 2023 - Australia (9GO!)[12]
  • September 14, 2023 - US (Netflix)[13]
  • September 14, 2023 - Philippines (Netflix)[14]
  • September 29, 2023 - Germany (DVD)[15]
  • October 17, 2023 - US (DVD)[16]
  • Italy - Cartoonito & Boing[17]
  • Eastern Europe - Minimax[18]

Foreign Titles

  • German - Barbie: Ein Verborgener Zauber (Barbie: A Hidden Spell)
  • French - Barbie: Une touche de magie

Press Release

Season 1

"Mattel's All-New Animated Series Barbie: A Touch of Magic Debuts September 14

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., – August 24, 2023 – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie is returning to Malibu with all new adventures – and a bit of magic – with the brand new animated series, Barbie: A Touch of Magic, premiering September 14 on Netflix. As Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts forge new friendships and embark on mystical adventures at the shore, they soon discover that magic and fantasy fill every corner of their world.

While enjoying life by the beach in Malibu, Barbie and Barbie stumble upon a mysterious baby horse and work together to find where their new friend came from. It soon comes to light that the mysterious little horse is Peggy, a baby Pegasus, sent to Malibu on a mysterious mission. Barbie and Barbie must look to their friends and family to help keep their new friend safe from the clutches of Rocki, a magical being with her own mystical agenda. Featuring all-new original music, Barbie and Barbie find the magic in the world around them in Barbie: A Touch of Magic.

“More than ever before, Barbie is a cultural phenomenon, showcasing the brand’s global message that anybody can be anything through content that consistently appeals to the creativity and wonder within our worldwide audience,” said Alex Godfrey, Vice President of Content Distribution, Mattel Television. “Our animated Netflix content has always been a focal point for the reinvigoration of the Barbie brand, and A Touch of Magic promises to bring the same level of fantasy fans have enjoyed in our previous series and specials to the forefront once again by delivering all new adventures focused on fun, friendship and all things Barbie.”

When Barbie: A Touch of Magic debuts this fall, it will mark a return to the series environment introduced in 2018’s highly popular Barbie DreamHouse Adventures, with Barbie and Barbie interacting with many of the same friends and places seen in the successful series. Amidst a fantastical background, the series aims to imbue the younger generation of fans with the same sense of wonder many have experienced from Barbie content during their childhood, with today’s kids and families experiencing a Barbie adventure all their own.

Season 1 of Barbie: A Touch of Magic will consist of 13 22-minute episodes, and will be available on Netflix in the U.S. as well as on Pop (UK), SuperRTL (Germany), Cartoonito & Boing (Italy), Minimax (Eastern Europe), with additional broadcast and streaming partners to be announced.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com."[19]

Videos

Trailers

Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄 - TEASER - New Netflix Series!

Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄 Official Trailer! - New Netflix Series!

Music

Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄 Official Music Video! 🔊

Full theme song

A Touch of Magic

Full theme song

Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄 "Just The Beginning" - Official Music Video!

Clips

Barbie & Barbie find a MAGICAL HORSE! - Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄

Episode 1

Barbie's horse gets loose! - Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄

Episode 1

Barbie & Ken's magical moment gets interrupted! - Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄

Episode 1

Barbie drives a MAGICAL FLYING CAR! - Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄

Episode 3

Stacie's magical wish comes true! - Barbie A Touch Of Magic 🪄

Episode 4

References

Barbie: A Touch of Magic (2024)

FAQs

Are Barbie and Ken dating in Barbie a touch of magic? ›

Barbie and Ken don't get together.

Who is Leo in Barbie A Touch of Magic? ›

Caleb Yen: Leo, Book Costumer, Centaur, Goat Leader, Larper 3, Male Council Member, Museum Patron 3, Pedestrian 5, Student 3, Vendor 5.

Is there LGBTQ in Barbie A Touch of Magic? ›

There's some LGBT content, too. In the final episode of the second season, there's a B plot in which one woman, Daisy, seeks to ask another woman out. By the end of the episode, they're seen holding hands at a party.

Who is Barbie's actual boyfriend? ›

Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present): Barbie's male counterpart and former boyfriend as well as the second character added to the line.

Who will Ariana Greenblatt play in Barbie? ›

With Barbie, something huge was on the horizon—and she didn't even know it. Greenblatt was 14 when she first walked onto the set of Barbie to play Sasha, the unenthused daughter of America Ferrera's Gloria.

Did Barbie date Blaine? ›

Barbie went on to date a hip-hop-loving Australian boogie boarder named Blaine. Two years after calling it quits, Ken attempted to win Barbie back by getting a makeover.

Who is bubbles girlfriend in Barbie? ›

Species. Dizzle is a character in Barbie Fairytopia Magic of the Rainbow and Barbie Mariposa and Her Butterfly Fairy Friends. She is owned by Glee, a fairy who Elina meets at the Crystal Palace, and she is Bibble's love interest.

Are Barbie and Ken in a relationship? ›

Created by Barbie's inventor Ruth Handler, Ken was a boyfriend designed by women for girls. Just as Barbie was named after Handler's daughter, so Ken was named after her son. And so the safe, boyfriend-friend dynamic of Barbie and Ken's relationship was established.

Do Ken and Barbie get together? ›

By the end of the movie, Barbie and Ken have to have a serious conversation about their relationship. Barbie makes it clear she's not interested in Ken romantically and urges him to find his own personal passions.

Are Barbie and Ken dating or siblings? ›

Barbie and Ken are one of pop culture's most famous couples. But the plastic dolls were named after real people, and they weren't a couple – they were siblings. Ruth Handler's children resented the dolls named after them and didn't buy any for their own children.

Are Barbie and Ken dating in Life in the Dreamhouse? ›

Unlike in the movie, the Barbie and Ken of Life in the Dreamhouse are unambiguously girlfriend and boyfriend.

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