Pretty Cure All Stars
Introduction  or '''''Precure All Stars''''' is a series of Japanese anime films produced by Toei Animation based on Izumi Todo's ''Pretty Cure'' anime television franchise. Each movie features a storyline which crosses over characters from all ''Pretty Cure'' anime series to date. From ''Dream Stars'' onwards, the films instead feature Cures from the current series and the previous two series. However, ''All Stars F'' returns to the initial format by featuring all 78 Cures. As of September 2023, there are currently 14 main films in the series,''All Stars'' movies are generally released shortly after the premiere of a new ''Pretty Cure'' television series. The most recent Pretty Cure team at the time of release generally has the largest involvement with the movie's plot. In the opening scenes of each movie, a running gag occurs, in which the most recent Pretty Cure team bump into older teams by accident. As well, the fairies of Pretty Cure teams know each other as friends.With the exception of ''A Wonderful Day with Everyone'', each movie to date utilizes Miracle Lights, which are small flashlights handed out to audience members during screenings, with the finale encouraging viewers to wave their lights to support the Cures in defeating the main antagonist. The films often have a short segment instructing children on how to use their Lights safely. These Lights have also been made available for certain movies based on the individual series.
Films === ''Pretty Cure All Stars DX: Everyone's Friends - the Collection of Miracles'' (2009) === is the first movie in the series and the first in the ''DX'' trilogy. It was released on March 20, 2009, and features the Cures from ''Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart'', ''Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star'', ''Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!'' and ''Fresh Pretty Cure! ''.=== ''Pretty Cure All Stars DX2: Light of Hope - Protect the Rainbow Jewel!'' (2010) === is the second film in the series and the second in the ''DX'' trilogy. It was released on March 20, 2010 and stars all Cures from previous series, with the addition of those introduced in ''HeartCatch PreCure! ''=== ''Pretty Cure All Stars DX3: Deliver the Future! The Rainbow-Colored Flower That Connects the World'' (2011) === is the third movie in the series and the last in the ''DX'' trilogy. It was released on March 19, 2011, starring all Cures from the previous series, including those introduced in ''Suite PreCure'', as well as various villains from previous ''Pretty Cure'' movies. The theatrical release was edited in parts as a result of the 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami which occurred before the movie's release. The movie was later released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on July 20, 2011, with the deleted scenes restored.=== ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Friends of the Future'' (2012) === is the fourth film in the series and the first of the ''New Stage'' trilogy. It was released in Japanese theatres on March 17, 2012, and stars all Cures from previous series, including those introduced in ''Smile PreCure!''. It also introduces a movie-exclusive Pretty Cure named Cure Echo. The film was released on DVD and BD on July 18, 2012, and was aired as part of TV Asahi's ''Super Hero and Heroine Summer Vacation'' special on August 25, 2013.=== ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart'' (2013) === is the fifth movie in the series and the second in the ''New Stage'' trilogy. It was released in theaters on March 16, 2013, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on July 26, 2013.It features all Cures, including those introduced in ''DokiDoki! PreCure''.=== ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends'' (2014) === is the sixth film in the series and the last in the ''New Stage'' trilogy. It features all Cures, including those introduced in ''HappinessCharge PreCure!''. The film was released in Japanese theaters on March 15, 2014, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on July 25, 2014, and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the franchise. Ayame Goriki starred as Nami in the third film of New Stage.===''Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪'' (2015)=== is the seventh film in the series, released on March 14, 2015.It is the first feature-length Pretty Cure film to feature extended dance scenes, similar to the 2011 short film Pretty Cure All Stars DX: 3D Theatre.It features characters from all ''Pretty Cure'' series, including those introduced in ''Go! Princess PreCure''.===''Pretty Cure All Stars: Singing with Everyone♪ Miraculous Magic!'' (2016)=== is the eighth film in the series and the 20th film overall in the ''Pretty Cure'' franchise. Unlike previous films, it is a musical, and features Cures from ''Witchy PreCure!''. It was released in Japan on March 19, 2016.===''Pretty Cure Dream Stars!'' (2017)=== is the ninth film in the series. It started the trend of not featuring every Cure, instead focusing on characters from the current series and the previous two series. It features characters from ''Go! Princess PreCure'', ''Witchy PreCure!,'' and ''Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode''. The film was released in Japan on March 18, 2017.===''Pretty Cure Super Stars!'' (2018)=== is the tenth film in the series. It focuses on characters from ''Witchy PreCure! '', ''Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode,'' and ''Hug! Pretty Cure, and'' was released in Japan on March 17, 2018.=== ''Hug! Pretty Cure Futari wa Pretty Cure: All Stars Memories'' (2018) === is the eleventh film in the series, which celebrates the 15th anniversary of the franchise and was released on October 27, 2018.It focuses on the ''Hug! Pretty Cure'' team as they join forces with the ''Futari wa Pretty Cure'' team to retrieve the stolen memories of other Pretty Cures from an evil teru teru bōzu named Miden.===''Pretty Cure Miracle Universe'' (2019)=== is the twelfth film in the series, which focuses on characters from ''Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode'', ''Hug! Pretty Cure,'' and ''Star Twinkle PreCure''. The movie was released in theaters on March 16, 2019.===''Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone'' (2020)=== is the thirteenth film in the series, and features the Cures from ''Hug! Pretty Cure'', ''Star Twinkle PreCure,'' and ''Healin' Good Pretty Cure'', The movie was released in theaters on October 31, 2020.===''Pretty Cure All Stars F'' (2023)=== is the fourteenth film in the series, which features all 78 main Cures, including those introduced in ''Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure.'' The movie was released in theaters on September 15, 2023.
''Pretty Cure films'' +No.TitleRelease date1April 16, 20052December 10, 20053December 9, 20064November 10, 20075November 8, 20086October 31, 20097October 30, 20108 October 29, 20119October 27, 201210October 26 201311October 11, 201412October 31, 201513October 29, 201614October 28, 201715October 19, 201916March 20, 202117October 23, 202118September 23, 2022
Video games Certain video games in the ''Pretty Cure'' franchise produced by Bandai also feature cross-overs. ''Data Carddass'' arcade machines based on the franchise have been released since 2007, allowing players to use collectible cards. These machines are updated as new series are released. , released for Nintendo DS on October 30, 2008, is a side-scrolling beat 'em up featuring characters from ''Max Heart'', ''Splash Star'' and ''Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo''. is a music game released for the Wii on March 28, 2013.The game allows players to dance to theme songs from all of the ''Pretty Cure'' series up to ''Dokidoki! PreCure''.
Box office ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 2: Friends of the Heart'' grossed US$10.1 million. By April 20, 2014, ''Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage 3: Eternal Friends'' had grossed US$8,526,335 in Japan. ''Pretty Cure All Stars: Spring Carnival♪'' grossed $1,073,800 on its opening weekend.
References
External links * Official ''Pretty Cure All Stars'' Website