Next Gen

The film centers on Mai Su, a teenage girl who forms a friendship with a top-secret robot named 7723. Together, they navigate challenges including bullies, rogue robots, and a villainous plot threatening their city. The story explores themes of companionship and courage against a futuristic backdrop.

Next Gen was produced through an international collaboration involving Baozou Manhua, Tangent Animation, and Alibaba Pictures Group. Its animation style combines 3D computer graphics with a design influenced by its manhua origins. The film is notable for integrating elements from the webcomic on which it is based, providing fans of the source material with a familiar yet expanded experience.

The voice cast includes John Krasinski as the robot 7723, Lo Mutuc as Mai Su, and supporting roles by Jason Sudeikis, Michael Peña, David Cross, Constance Wu, Kiana Ledé, and Anna Akana. Their performances contribute to the film’s blend of humor and action, appealing to family audiences as well as collectors interested in voice talent.

Collectors may find Next Gen available on DVD, representing the film's physical media presence. As a film that merges Western and Eastern storytelling and animation influences, owning a physical copy supports an example of cross-cultural animation production. Its release on standard formats makes it accessible to a wide collector base interested in animated features with a science fiction angle.