Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue is the 43rd Barbie movie. It was released on March 14, 2024 on Netflix US[5] and is the first movie to have Stacie in a starring role. In the movie, the Roberts family go to Willows, Wisconsin for a hot air balloon festival and Stacie befriends a girl named Ligaya.
Official Summary[]
Trailer Description[]
"Take adventure to new heights with Barbie in a new Netflix movie, "Barbie And Stacie To The Rescue" coming March 14th, 2024! The Roberts family heads to Wisconsin for a hot air balloon festival where Stacie finds herself caught in between – too young for the adult activities and too old to play with the little kids. But, when Barbie and Skipper have a ballooning mishap, Stacie has the right skills to save the day!"[6]
Press Release[]
"Mattel Television Studios’ Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue to Debut March 14 on Netflix The hour-long special delivers a dazzling twist as Stacie takes center stage to save the day
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie, Stacie and friends are returning for an all-new journey in Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue. Coming to Netflix March 14, the hour-long special will follow Barbie’s middle sister, Stacie, as she quickly comes to the rescue of Barbie and Skipper. Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue marks the first time Stacie plays a lead role in Barbie content and includes five new original songs, new friends, and more puppies than ever.
In Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue, audiences will soar to new heights with Barbie and Stacie as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Confident and adventurous, Stacie finds herself caught in the middle when the Roberts family heads to Wisconsin for a hot air balloon festival where she is too young for adult activities, yet too old to play with the little kids. But, when her older sisters Barbie and Skipper find themselves in trouble, Stacie finds she has the right skills to save the day.
“Our animated Barbie content is developed to both empower and entertain,” said Michelle Mendelovitz, Global Head of Mattel Television Studios. “By placing Stacie at the center of the story, Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue provides audiences with a new heroine in Stacie and an entirely new perspective on the Barbie universe. We cannot wait to share this fun-spirited special with Barbie fans.”
The latest installment of Mattel’s animated Barbie content follows 2023’s fan-favorite series Barbie: A Touch of Magic as well as other successful titles including Barbie: It Takes Two, Barbie: Epic Road Trip, Barbie: Mermaid Power, Barbie DreamHouse Adventures, plus many more. Mattel Television Studios’ family-friendly series and specials allow fans of all ages to feel the imagination and fun of Barbie while instilling messages of friendship, discovery, and kindness.
Christopher Keenan and Frederic Soulie serve as Executive Producers on Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue, which is written by Kay Donmyer. Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue will be available on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, APAC (excluding China) and EMEA (excluding the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and Romania) on March 14. The special will debut in Latin America, the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Romania, and MENA September 5, also on Netflix. Broadcast partners including Super RTL, Cartoonito, POP, Kanal2, and Kidzone will distribute the special throughout the year.
The five-song music album for Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue will also release on March 14 and be available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios 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 and digital experiences, 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."[7]
Featuring the Voices Of[]
- Cassandra Morris - Stacie Roberts
- Connor Andrade as Berto
- Dino Andrade as Darius Fink
- Greg Chun - George Roberts, Marcus
- Kirsten Day - Skipper Roberts, Veronica
- Lisa Fuson - Margaret Roberts, Ellie
- Natalie Lashkari - Chelsea Roberts
- Jovie Leigh as Ligaya
- Tara Sands as Aunt Adele
- America Young - Barbie Roberts, Hazel, Tallulah
Other characters include Rookie, Zeus, and Adele's two dogs. Sylvie and Abby
Taffy, Honey and DJ appeared.
Xaiver and his uncle appeared.
Music[]
The press release reads, "The five-song music album for Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue will also release on March 14 and be available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music."[8]
The song "Trailblazing" was released as a single on March 1, 2024.[9] Other songs in the movie include "Feels Like Flying". You're Amazing, In Between and Better Together too.
Release[]
The movie was released in cinemas in the UK on March 8, 2024. The cinemas included Showcase Cinemas, ODEON Cinemas and Cineworld.[10][11] There was an advance screening on March 3, 2024.[12]
The movie was released on Netflix US on March 14, 2024.[13] A limited edition DVD was released in Germany on May 31, 2024,[14], and there is also a German audio play ("Hörspiel").[15]
Quotes[]
- Stacie: [Pretending to be an announcer] Our next contestant, young newcomer... Stacie Roberts!
- Margaret: Barbie! A spot just opened in the big hot air balloon festival!
- Barbie: [To Stacie] Will you be my co-pilot?
- Stacie and Barbie: Team sisters, go!
- Adele: [To Stacie and Ligaya] Looks like you two found a way to have a good time!
- Barbie: There's no time to waste.
- Barbie: [In hot air balloon] Up, up and away!
- Stacie: [About Ligaya] Mom says, "There's always room for a new friend."
- Barbie: [To Stacie] No one could have been better.
Trivia[]
- In a mid-credits scene for Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure, Stacie says, "Guess I'll just have to star in my own movie," and then winks at the camera.
- This is the first Barbie movie to have Stacie as a title character. Barbie's other sisters were title characters in the movies Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday and Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure.
- Ligaya is a Filipino name that means "joy".
- Ken is mentioned.
Also Known As[]
- German - Barbie & Stacie: Ein Schwester für alle Fälle (translates to Barbie & Stacie: A Sister For All Occasions)[16]
Videos[]
Trailers[]
Music[]
References[]
- ↑ UK cinema release
- ↑ Netflix US release
- ↑ Early plot description
- ↑ Songs
- ↑ Netflix US release
- ↑ Trailer plot description
- ↑ Press release
- ↑ Music
- ↑ Trailblazin
- ↑ UK cinemas
- ↑ UK cinema release
- ↑ UK cinema advance screening
- ↑ Netflix US release
- ↑ German DVD - https://archive.is/TuIUj
- ↑ German audio play - https://archive.is/DQNJU
- ↑ German title