Next Gen (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Next Gen is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Joe Ksander, running about 105 minutes. “Friendship is the ultimate upgrade” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
Who’s in it. Next Gen stars John Krasinski as Project 77 (voice), Michael Peña as Momo (voice), Jason Sudeikis as Justin Pin / Ares (voice) and David Cross as Dr. Tanner Rice / Q-Bots (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Next Gen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Next Gen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Next Gen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Next Gen (2018)?
- In US, Next Gen is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Next Gen worth watching?
- Next Gen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Next Gen?
- Next Gen stars John Krasinski, Michael Peña, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross and Kitana Turnbull.
- When was Next Gen released?
- Next Gen was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.