According to reviewers from Common Sense Media , the film is geared toward younger children (ages 4+) and focuses on several positive development themes:
: Chelsea must work with her animal companions to navigate the island's challenges. Barbie and Chelsea the Lost Birthday (2021)
: The quest involves solving riddles and using creativity to handle "sticky situations". Principal Voice Cast According to reviewers from Common Sense Media ,
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. Because of the time change, Chelsea wakes up
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