''Princess Power'' is a series based on the 2005 book of the same name by Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, which was created by Elise Allen. The series was released on Netflix on January 30, 2023. A second season was released on October 23, 2023.

Premise

In each episode of ''Princess Power'', the four princesses help the people in their lives as well as the "Frutizens" of their "Fruitdoms" with any problems they may have using whimsical problem solving. While helping, they regularly sing songs about teamwork and being true to oneself.

Characters

Main

* Dana Heath as Kira Kiwi * Madison Calderon as Beatrice “Bea” Gertrude Ingeborg Blueberry *

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as Rita Raspberry * Luna Bella Zamora as Penelope “Penny” Pineapple * Alanna Ubach as Miss Fussywiggles

Recurring

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as Great Aunt Bussyboots *

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as King Barton *

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as Queen Ryung * Ian Loh as Joon *

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as Sir Benedict * Micaiah Chen as Ara * Eric Bauza as Seung * Ciera Payton as Queen Katia *

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as Karina *

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as Felipe * Isabella Russo as Sena * Jermaine Fowler as Kaue

Guest stars

* Savannah Guthrie as Susie Seedplanter * Drew Barrymore as Headmistress Miranda * Jessica DiCicco as The Principal

Episodes

Development

Development of ''Princess Power'' began in 2018 after it was optioned by

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. It was important for the show to examine the aspects embodied by traditional animated princesses and look at how it might be possible to preserve the elements that draw so many people towards them, especially young children, but evolve that definition to prioritize being more active, empathetic, and to also just be yourself. The fundamental DNA of the show revolves around the understanding that "Princess is a verb, not a noun". This crystallization came from showrunner Elise Allen after reading ''Princesses Wear Pants''. The core message of the show is that "it's not what you wear but what you do that makes all the difference". For executive producer Savannah Guthrie, It was important that, "You don't have to see a carbon copy of yourself. You just have to see an aspect that you can connect with and that tells you you're accepted". One example of this in the show is by Princess Beatrice having gay dads.

Soundtrack

On January 27, 2023, songs from the first season were released on multiple streaming services.

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