The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie: Generations/Trivia

Trivia

 * Warner Animation Group was not involved with the first Powerpuff Girls Movie.
 * The first installment of Warner Animation Group's Cartoon Network Cinematic Universe.
 * The first time the 2016 reboot got a feature film.
 * It is revealed that the 1998 Powerpuff Girls and 2016 Powerpuff Girls are from separate universes.
 * Nick Jennings and Bob Boyle replace Craig McCracken from the first film, though McCracken serves as one of the executive producers of the film.
 * John Debney replaces James L. Venable from the first film.
 * The film serves as the series finale of the 2016 reboot.
 * The narrator never says "The City of Townsville" at the beginning of the movie, but Bubbles reads these words on the papers before the curtains even open.
 * The scene where 2016 Blossom and Bliss sang "Brokenhearted" by Karmin while fighting off Mojo Jojo's evil primates is similar to the scene where Katie Mitchell and Rick Mitchell sang "Live Your Life" by Rihanna and T.I. while fighting off the PAL Max Prime robots from the 2021 Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation film The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
 * The Powerpuff Time Machine is the third character for Olivia Colman to voice in animated film, after PAL from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) and Donka from Ron's Gone Wrong (2021).
 * Violet is Abbi Jacobson's third animated character after Nya from The LEGO Ninjago Movie (2017) and Katie Mitchell from The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021).
 * Bunny is Awkwafina's sixth animated character after the Quail from Storks (2016), Courtney from The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), Otto from The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), Sisu from Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), and Ms. Tarantula from The Bad Guys (2022).
 * Bloom is Rachel Bloom's fourth animated character after Silver from The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), Queen Barb from Trolls World Tour (2020), and Op from Extinct (2021).
 * This is also the first time The Powerpuff Girls (2016) is PAL pitched in some countries, as when the series aired, the pitch remained the same.
 * This is the final appearance of the narrator in the 2016 reboot storyline, though he returned in the 1998 series revival. He also returned in the sequel.
 * This film premiered the day exactly 5 years after Frozen II (2019) released theatrically.
 * This is the final time the Powerpuff Girls are animated at Sunmin Image Pictures. The follow-up series and spin-offs are animated at Copernicus Studios and Bardel Entertainment. However, Sunmin Image Pictures will return to provide the traditional animation for the sequel, since it is part of the Cartoon Network Cinematic Universe. It is to be a traditionally animated/live-action/computer animated hybrid production.
 * Sunmin Image Pictures would originally plan to move on to animate the Minions TV series produced by Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Cartoon Network Studios for Cartoon Network and Peacock. The same crew members of the 2016 reboot of The Powerpuff Girls as well as the ones from Illumination will be involved with the new Minions TV series. The series will be based on the 2022 film Minions: The Rise of Gru.
 * Ultimately enough, it has been decided the series would be animated in CGI instead by Illumination Mac Guff in France. The series would have the same animation style, same frame rate, and same lighting as Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). Technicolor Animation Studios in Bangalore, India also provides additional animation for the series. However, the Minions TV series has some 2D animated shorts with 2D animation provided by Sunmin Image Pictures and additional animation provided by Illumination. The 2D animation for the shorts is in the same style as The Powerpuff Girls (2016), but for the characters, the animation style will be the same as in Saturday Morning Minions. These 2D animated shorts can be seen at the end of every episode. Each episode of the series is to be 7 minutes and 59 seconds, with each short running 2 minutes.
 * Rough Draft Studios South Korea returned to animate the revival of The Powerpuff Girls (1998) series. However, instead of using digital ink and paint, the animation crew at Rough Draft Studios South Korea animated the series with Toon Boom Harmony, which is something similar to how the animation crew at Rough Draft Studios South Korea did for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), and unlike anything from The Powerpuff Girls (2016), the series is animated entirely in 2D.
 * Cartoon Network also reached a multi-year music partnership with Universal Music Group in 2022 to develop and produce The Powerpuff Girls (2016) soundtracks featuring songs sung by Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, and Bliss.
 * The soundtrack albums for The Powerpuff Girls (2016) were released by Universal Music Group, as The Powerpuff Girls now appear courtesy of Universal Music Group (only for the PPG 2016 soundtracks released by UMG).
 * The soundtracks featured songs that were sung by Blossom (Amanda Leighton), Bubbles (Kristen Li), Buttercup (Natalie Palamides), Bliss (Olivia Olson), Ringo Starr, Neil Morrissey, and Tacocat.
 * Cartoon Network and Universal Music Group also made music videos featuring characters from various Cartoon Network shows, such as Adventure Time, The Amazing World of Gumball, We Bare Bears,Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Apple & Onion, and Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart.
 * However, the soundtrack for The Powerpuff Girls Movie 2: Generations, as well as the soundtracks for the follow-up series and spin-offs, were released by WaterTower Music. Soundtracks from Cartoon Network shows, including The Powerpuff Girls (only for the 2016 reboot, follow-up series, and spin-offs), also continued to be available from WaterTower Music.
 * While The LEGO Movie 3: A Powerpuff Adventure took place between the fifth season and the sixth and final season of the 2016 reboot of The Powerpuff Girls, this film took place after the sixth and final season.
 * Because of the LEGO Powerpuff Girls being transported into the 2016 universe, The LEGO Movie 3: A Powerpuff Adventure is one of the universes connected within the Powerpuff Girls multiverse.
 * The Powerpuff Girls from Bleedman's PPGD webcomic also got transported to the 2016 universe.
 * Craig McCracken, the creator of the original Powerpuff Girls series, said that he approved this movie, along with Seasons 4, 5, and 6 of the 2016 reboot and The LEGO Movie 3: A Powerpuff Adventure.
 * After production for the film has finished, Bob Boyle has confirmed on his Twitter page saying the following:
 * If you’re asking if I will work on any new projects for The Powerpuff Girls, I actually am not. I have decided it is time to move on and work on other shows and projects for other companies. Right now, I am working on a new Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! series, which is expected to come out on May 28, 2025 on Nick Jr. Hope you guys tune in that day so you don’t miss it. However, I will still join the rest of the 2016 collaborators in working on a Minions TV a series for Cartoon Network.
 * Months before production on the film finished, Warner Animation Group confirmed that a third The Powerpuff Girls film was in the early stages of development, which is also set to be an animated/live-action hybrid production.
 * Due to the fact that Cartoon Network is no longer in Russia because of the actions of Russia towards Ukraine in 2022, this movie never got dubbed into Russian.
 * Alongside the 2016 Powerpuff Girls series collaborators, as well as Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Daron Nefcy, Chris DeFaria, Pernelle Hayes, Eyal Podell, Jonathon E. Stewart, Allison Abbate, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra, Nicholas Stoller, and Craig McCracken, certain crew members who worked on Gravity Falls, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Amphibia, The Owl House, and Big City Greens were also involved with the film.

Cameo appearances

 * An image of Ultrakatty from The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is seen on one of the lockers.
 * Migo, Meechee, Gwangi, Fleem, and Kolka from Smallfoot can be seen as plush toys in the Powerpuff Girls’ room.
 * Diamond Destiny from Storks is seen on a baby carriage when Bubbles sings "Important Things In Life".
 * Wolf Pack leaders Alpha and Beta from Storks appear as bobbleheads on one of the vehicles.
 * Krypto, Ace, Chip, Merton, and PB from DC League of Super-Pets make a cameo on a sidewalk.
 * A Townsville citizen wears the same robe as the Stonekeeper.
 * Harley Quinn's mallet from The LEGO Batman Movie is seen inside one of the lockers.
 * The Ultimate Ultimate Weapon chest from The LEGO Ninjago Movie made a cameo appearance in the Girls' closet.
 * A poster for The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part is seen at the back of the bus.
 * Blue Falcon (Brian) and Dynomutt appear as two figurines among Bubbles’ 3D printed models of the Space Tow Truck characters.
 * Pigeon Toady appears a figurine in the Powerpuff Girls’ room.
 * LeBron James from Space Jam: A New Legacy makes a cameo appearance as a bobblehead in the school bus.
 * Butch from Tom & Jerry can be seen in a "Hang In There, Baby" poster.
 * Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, Benny, MetalBeard, Batman, and Vitruvius from The LEGO Movie can be seen as regular LEGO figures among Bubbles’ 3D printed models of the Space Tow Truck characters.
 * Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner from Coyote vs. Acme make a cameo appearance in another scene during the “Townsville Is Where We Belong” song sequence.
 * The books The Cat in the Hat, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, The Ice Dragon, Toto, The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of The Wizard of Oz, Wed Wabbit, and That Christmas appear in a bookshelf.
 * Rex Dangervest from The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part makes a cameo as a keychain on Professor Utonium’s car keys.
 * The Mystery Machine from Scoob! makes a cameo appearance parked near the Derbytantes’ lair.
 * Pete from Space Jam: A New Legacy makes a cameo appearance as a hanging accessory on the mirror on one of the vehicles.
 * A poster of The LEGO Movie can be seen in the 2014 Powerpuff Girls' house.
 * A scene from The LEGO Batman Movie can be shown on the screen of the Townsville Multiplex during the final battle scene.
 * Finn and Jake from the untitled Adventure Time film appear on one of the picture frames in the Utonium House.
 * Gumball and Darwin from the untitled Amazing World of Gumball film make cameo appearances on one of the picture frames in the Utonium House.
 * Unikitty, Puppycorn, Dr. Fox, Hawkodile, and Richard from the untitled UniKitty! film make a cameo appearance on one of the picture frames in the Utonium House.
 * A picture of the DC Super Hero Girls is seen on one of the picture frames in the Utonium House.
 * A Marceline the Vampire Queen plush toy is seen being hugged by Bliss in a scene where 2016 Bubbles saw Bliss crying.
 * Mordecai and Rigby make a cameo appearance as bobbleheads on Ms. Keane’s car.
 * Steven Universe and the Crystal Gems make a cameo appearance as figurines on Bliss’ desk.
 * Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Raven, and Bumblebee Teen Titans Go! appear as figurines on one of Blisstina’s shelves.
 * Posters of The LEGO Movie, Storks, The LEGO Batman Movie, The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Smallfoot, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Scoob!, Tom & Jerry, Space Jam: A New Legacy, DC League of Super-Pets, The Powerpuff Girls Movie, Regular Show: The Movie, Steven Universe: The Movie, We Bare Bears: The Movie, and Ben 10 Versus The Universe: The Movie appear in the Townsville Multiplex (inside and outside) when the people are running outside the building in the final battle scene.
 * Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear from We Bare Bears can be seen running (in bear stack form) outside the Townsville Multiplex during the final battle scene.
 * Nito, Glob, Wedge, and Itty, mascots of Cartoonito, make a cameo appearance on a poster on a wall.
 * Posters of Jessica’s Big Little World and We Baby Bears appear on a glass window.

Sequel
Warner Animation Group confirmed that a sequel to The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie: Generations was in the early stages of development.

Follow-up television series
The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville is an HBO Max original animated musical television series co-produced with Cartoon Network Studios. It is the sequel to the 2016 iteration of The Powerpuff Girls. All of the same collaborators of the 2016 reboot (minus Bob Boyle, who has moved on to work on Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2025) for Nick Jr.) of The Powerpuff Girls will be involved with this new series, and the spin-offs. The series takes place after the events of the 2016 iteration of The Powerpuff Girls and the 2024 film The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie: Generations. The series was animated at Copernicus Studios and Bardel Entertainment (replacing Sunmin Image Pictures), which also provided the animation for the four spin-offs. Like Seasons 4, 5, and 6 of the 2016 series, every 2 episodes had 1 or 2 songs (3 songs for double length episodes; no songs for every other 2 episodes; for example, the first 2 episodes have songs, episodes 3 and 4 have no songs, episodes 5 and 6 have songs, episodes 7 and 8 have no songs, etc.) which last 1 minute and 45 seconds.

Set after the events of The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie: Generations, Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, and Blisstina: four girl superheroes have recently reduced crime and now live a normal life, although they still have their powers. Even so, they still save Townsville whenever they are needed, because a lot of crime eventually comes back. The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville is the next chapter in the Powerpuff Girls’ adventures, and focuses on their everyday lives and musical adventures.

The series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025.

 It's Blossom!
It's Blossom! is an HBO Max original animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Blossom Powerpuff stars in her own show, with new songs, new friends, new life, and new fun video chats to have with real people and kids, and even teens!

Alongside The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville, the series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025.

 Bubbles' World
Bubbles' World is an HBO Max original animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Bubbles’ World follows everyone’s favorite bubbly Powerpuff Girl at home in her room as she hosts an imaginary variety show that comes from the bizarre and hysterical depths of her own brain.

Alongside The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville and It's Blossom!, the series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025.

The Buttercup Show
The Buttercup Show is an HBO Max original animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Not much is known about the new series, but what is known is that Buttercup will be voiced by Natalie Palamides.

Alongside The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville, It's Blossom!, and Bubbles' World, the series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025.

Blisstina's Club
Blisstina's Club is an HBO Max original animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

Is there anyone who can say they never wished they could be a fly on the wall inside their idols’ homes? Particularly when we’re talking about Blisstina (voiced by Olivia Olson), the cutest and most dazzling popstar on the planet, and when the mobile home in question is the Blissmobile, a super stylish party on-the-go during a world tour. A mobile home is just the thing for Blisstina, since no neighbor can stand the ruckus created by this crew of friends who approach every day like it’s a party. Good thing that Blisstina’s friends, Barasia, Bulaklak, and Bloom, in addition to her sisters, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, are there to remind her about what really matters. Juggling domestic issues, spectacular shows and epic drama, Blisstina’s set to find out that being with those you care about is the best part of any trip.

Alongside The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville, It's Blossom!, Bubbles' World, and The Buttercup Show, the series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025.

The Powerpuff Girls (1998) revival
Cartoon Network even confirmed that the original Powerpuff Girls series will get a revival, even with the original cast returning instead of the 2016 cast, according to Tara Strong and E.G. Daily, the original actresses for Bubbles and Buttercup. The series premiered on Cartoon Network and HBO Max on May 28, 2025, the same day The LEGO Series, The Powerpuff Girls: Tales from the City of Townsville, It's Blossom!, and Bubbles' World premieres. It not only continues the storyline from where the original series left off, it also takes place after the events of The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie: Generations.