Screen Rant can exclusively present a first look at the Barbie: Epic Road Trip trailer, which takes Mattel's Barbie movies to the next level. On October 25, Netflix will introduce the world to the first-ever interactive special for the Barbie IP, which has been a part of pop culture for over 50 years. The newest film follows recent animated hits such as Barbie: Mermaid Power and Barbie: It Takes Two, both of which center on Brooklyn and Malibu, two best friends traveling the country to make their music dreams come true.
Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts are back at it again in Epic Road Trip, which expands on the characters and storylines first introduced in 2021's Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams. Both Barbies are joined by Skipper and Ken on yet another cross-country trip, but this time of a very different nature. After Skipper develops an app meant to help rescue dogs find owners, the friends take the DreamCamper on a mission to unite their furry friends with new homes. Of course, things take a turn when a dream audition lands in their lap, forcing them—and the audience—to make some crucial decisions. Check out Screen Rant's exclusive first look at the trailer below:
As seen above, the action wastes no time kicking off in the Barbie: Epic Road Trip trailer. Just as Brooklyn and Malibu are happily committing to their puppy delivery program, they receive the life-changing opportunity to be backup singers for a huge star. They could continue helping the Malibu Rescue Center like they promised Skipper they would, using Ken's slow and scenic route, or they could try to hightail it along the express route. The Barbies are unlikely to skimp out on their duties, but they may miss out on some memorable moments along the way depending on what they do—and that's up to the viewers to decide.
Barbie: Epic Road Trip Gives The Power Of Choice
Using interactive technology, which Netflix has made use of for many specials, Barbie: Epic Road Trip hands the narrative reins over to the viewers. Barbie fans will have the chance to decide the road Brooklyn and Malibu take, which over a hundred different decisions to make along the way for a total of 500 combinations. Not only will this allow children to become more immersed in the storytelling, but it also teaches them about the consequences of their actions and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility.
Barbie: Epic Road Trip is only one in a long list of options available to Barbie fans on Netflix. Brooklyn and Malibu's adventures can be enjoyed on Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams, Barbie: It Takes Two, and Barbie Mermaid Power, or kids and families can select Barbie Dolphin Magic, Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, and much more for a different set of characters in the beloved Mattel IP. The choice is theirs, although nowhere is that more evident than in Epic Road Trip.
Barbie: Epic Road Trip arrives on Netflix on October 25.