Ben 10
A boy with a watch that turns him into aliens.
Ben 10 is an American science fiction superhero media franchise created by Man of Action and owned by Cartoon Network, Inc., a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. The franchise centers on Ben Tennyson, a young boy who discovers the Omnitrix, a wristwatch-like device containing alien DNA that allows him to transform into various extraterrestrial species. It began with an animated series in 2005 and has since expanded into multiple sequels, a reboot, films, video games, and merchandise, earning three Emmy Awards and becoming one of Cartoon Network's longest-running and most commercially successful franchises.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Man of Action
- Origin
- Ben 10 (2005–2008)
- Years
- 2005–present
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The 2021 April specials of the reboot series served as both its finale and a crossover connecting both continuities.
- Duncan Rouleau stated that Cartoon Network had plans for the franchise but as of 2025 no announcement had been made.
Other media
Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge is a television game show produced by Twenty Twenty, airing on Cartoon Network in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Bulgaria, the Nordic region, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Chile, the United States, and the Middle East. The trivia show tests children's knowledge of the first three series, with Mandy Morris as producer and Daniel Marlowe as executive producer. Ben appeared as a parody of Benjamin Franklin on the show MAD in the episode "Ben 10 Franklin," where Franklin gains the Omnitrix after being struck by lightning and uses aliens like Swampfire and Humongousaur for historical and personal acts. Another MAD segment parodied Cowboys & Aliens under titles such as "Cowboys & Alien Force," featuring Jake wearing Ben's pants and hat with the Omnitrix, transforming into a hybrid alien. In the South Park episode "You're Getting Old," Cartman receives a "Ben 10 Wrist Rocket" as a gift. The Robot Chicken episode "Hurtled from a Helicopter into a Speeding Train" depicts Ben complaining about his birthday gifts from Azmuth. Ben 10 villains Enoch, Hex, and Animo cameo in The Secret Saturdays episode "Van Rook's Apprentice," with references to Galvan Prime and Wildvine's species appearing in other episodes. In the Peep Show episode "Man Jam," Jeremy jokingly calls a man "Ben 10" during a phone call. Teenage Ben Tennyson appeared in The Official BBC Children in Need Medley in 2009. Ben Tennyson, in his original series design, cameos in the Jellystone! crossover special "Crisis on Infinite Mirths."
Outside media
Ben 10 merchandise includes comic books, board games, card games such as Top Trumps, toys, video games, Lego construction sets, bedding, coloring books, footwear, and watches like the Omnitrix and Ultimatrix. All four original shows have been released on DVD. The video game franchise began in 2006 with Ben 10 for the HyperScan, followed by the first official game Protector of Earth in 2007, totaling twelve games. Bandai manufactured toys for the first four series, while Playmates Toys produced toys for the 2016 reboot. Lego produced six construction sets depicting Spidermonkey, Humungousaur, Swampfire, Chromastone, Jet Ray, and Big Chill. The series had three international McDonald's Happy Meal promotions and one in America in August 2011, featuring translucent alien figures. Cartoon Network Action Pack, a DC Comics series from 2006 to 2012, featured Ben 10 alongside other shows. IDW Publishing produced a four-issue Ben 10 comic series from November 2023 to February 2024, written by Jason Henderson and Gordon Purcell. Dynamite Entertainment announced new Ben 10 comics in July 2024, with the first issue released on May 6, 2026.
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