Feeling disappointed and misunderstood by her family, Chelsea follows the advice of a talking parrot and ventures onto a nearby enchanted jungle island. There, she searches for a legendary said to grant any wish, which she hopes will bring her birthday back. Along her journey, she meets a cast of animal friends—including a giraffe, elephant, and monkey—who help her solve riddles and overcome obstacles like quicksand and a grumpy Tiki statue. Key Themes & Educational Value
: Chelsea must work with her animal companions to navigate the island's challenges. Barbie and Chelsea the Lost Birthday (2021)
According to reviewers from Common Sense Media , the film is geared toward younger children (ages 4+) and focuses on several positive development themes: Key Themes & Educational Value : Chelsea must
: The quest involves solving riddles and using creativity to handle "sticky situations". Principal Voice Cast It is the first movie in the franchise
Released on Netflix on April 16, 2021, Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday is a 60-minute animated special that marks the 38th entry in the Barbie film series. It is the first movie in the franchise to feature Barbie’s youngest sister, , in a leading role. Directed by Cassandra "Cassi Simonds" Mackay, the story follows the Roberts family on a tropical cruise to celebrate Chelsea's 7th birthday. Plot Summary
While on an adventure cruise, the ship crosses the at midnight. Because of the time change, Chelsea wakes up to find that the date has skipped from the 9th to the 11th, effectively "losing" her birthday.