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{{Short description|Long-running American animation based media franchise}} {{Short description|Long-running American animation based media franchise}}
{{Distinguish|Ben X}} {{Distinguish|Ben X|Benten_(Urusei_Yatsura)}}
{{For|the TV series|Ben 10 (2005 TV series)|Ben 10 (2016 TV series)}}
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{{Infobox media franchise {{Infobox media franchise
| color = #50B849
| title = Ben 10 | title = Ben 10
| image = Ben 10 reboot logo.png | image = Ben 10 reboot logo.png
| creator = ] | creator = ]
| origin = '']'' (2005) | origin = '']'' (2005)
| owner = ]<br>{{small|(])}} | owner = ]
| years = 2005–present | years = 2005–present
| films = ]
| films = {{Collapsible list
| atv = ]
|1= '']'' (2007)
|2= '']'' (2007)
|3= '']'' (2009)
|4= '']'' (2012)
|5= '']'' (2020)
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| animated_series = {{Collapsible list
|1= '']'' (2005–2008)
|2= '']'' (2008–2010)
|3= '']'' (2010–2012)
|4= '']'' (2012–2014)
|5= '']'' (2016–2021)
}}
| tv_specials = '']'' (2011) | tv_specials = '']'' (2011)
| video_games = {{Collapsible list | video_games = ]
|1= ''Ben 10'' (HyperScan game; 2006)
|2= '']'' (2007)
|3= '']'' (2008)
|4= '']'' (2009)
|5= '']'' (2009)
|6= '']'' (2010)
|7= '']'' (2010)
|8= '']'' (2011)
|9= '']'' (2011)
|10= '']'' (2012)
|11= '']'' (2013)
|12= ''Ben 10'' (2017)
|13= ''Power Trip'' (2020)
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| otherlabel1 = Related shows | otherlabel1 = Related shows
| otherdata1 = '']'' (2010–2013)<br>'']'' (2008–2010)
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'''''Ben 10''''' is an American ] conceived by ] and owned by ] The franchise, mainly consisting of animated series produced by ], revolves around a young boy named ], who discovers the Omnitrix — a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch. This remarkable gadget contains the DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species.
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'''''Ben 10''''' is an American ] conceived by ], produced by ], and owned by ]. The franchise revolves around a young boy named ], who discovers the Omnitrix — a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch. This remarkable gadget contains the DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species.


The franchise has garnered considerable critical acclaim, securing three ]. It encompasses five primary television series, five feature films, and numerous video games. It ranks as ]'s second longest existing franchise. Furthermore, ''Ben 10'' has inspired a line of toys produced initially by ] for the franchise's first four series and later by ] for the reboot. Overall, the franchise has amassed over $6 billion in retail sales.<ref name="awn">{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Wolfe |title='Ben 10 Omniverse: Aliens at War' DVD Announced |url=https://www.awn.com/news/ben-10-omniverse-aliens-war-dvd-announced |work=] |date=August 16, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |archive-date=August 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814233044/https://www.awn.com/news/ben-10-omniverse-aliens-war-dvd-announced |url-status=live }}</ref> The franchise has garnered considerable critical acclaim, securing three ]. It encompasses five primary television series, five feature films, and numerous video games. It ranks as ]'s second longest existing franchise. Furthermore, ''Ben 10'' has inspired a line of toys produced initially by ] for the franchise's first four series and later by ] for the reboot. The ''Ben 10'' franchise is one of the ].


On February 17, 2021, Cartoon Network announced three 44-minute specials slated for April 2021, titled ''Ben 10,010'', ''Ben Gen 10'', and ''Alien X-Tinction''. These specials serve as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event involving the first four television series in the franchise.<ref>{{Cite press release|date=February 17, 2021|title=WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your World|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en&fb|url-status=live|access-date=February 17, 2021|website=|publisher=]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217181729/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en|archive-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref> On February 17, 2021, Cartoon Network announced three 44-minute specials slated for April 2021, titled ''Ben 10,010'', ''Ben Gen 10'', and ''Alien X-Tinction''. These specials serve as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event involving the first four television series in the franchise.<ref>{{Cite press release|date=February 17, 2021|title=WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your World|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en&fb|url-status=live|access-date=February 17, 2021|website=|publisher=]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217181729/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en|archive-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref>
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Ben was a good kid.
His sister was good.
His grandfather was good.
You know what’s not good? Terrorism.
He should’ve stopped it.
Ben 10 should be a part of the avengers.
He was a real gangsta.


==Television series== ==Television series==
{{See also|Lists of Ben 10 episodes}} {{Main|List of Ben 10 television series}}
As of 2024, the five concluded series are split into two continuities: ], including the original series and its ]{{En dash}}] (2005{{En dash}}2008), '']'' (2008{{En dash}}2010), '']'' (2010{{En dash}}2012), and '']'' (2012{{En dash}}2014), and ] of ] (2016{{En dash}}2021), with its ] serving as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event connecting both continuities. As of 2025, there are a total of 393 episodes.
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===Series overview===
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==Films==
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As of 2020, there have been three animated films {{En dash}} '']'' (2007), '']'' (2012), '']'' (2020) and two live-action films {{En dash}} '']'' (2007), '']'' (2009) released in the franchise.
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===Animated films===
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{{Series overview
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{{Series overview
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{{Series overview
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| end2 = {{End date|2013|2|2}}

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| end3 = {{End date|2019|7|25}}

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| end4 = {{End date|2020|9|18}}

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===''Ben 10'' (2005 TV series)===
{{main|Ben 10 (2005 TV series)}}
The series centers on ], a 10-year-old boy on a summer vacation road trip with his ] ] and their ] ], who is later revealed to be a member of a secret intergalactic organization called the Plumbers. On their first night camping in their grandfather's ], nicknamed the Rust Bucket, Ben finds a mysterious watch-like alien device that attaches itself upon his wrist, giving him the ability to transform into several (initially ten but later more) alien life-forms, each with special abilities. During their vacation, the Tennysons are attacked by various enemies, ranging from aliens such as intergalactic ] ], ] duo ] and ], and ] ] ], criminals such as 11-year-old energy absorbing ] ], ] ], and the mysterious ] organization the ], to supernatural entities such as interdimensional ] ] and his niece ], and ] ] ] and his Circus Freak Trio.

===''Ben 10: Alien Force''===
{{main|Ben 10: Alien Force}}
The series begins five years after the events of the original series. Ben has removed the Omnitrix and returned to living a normal life, but he is forced to use it again to save his grandfather Max, who has been abducted by a ] alien species called the Highbreeds as part of a plot to rid the Earth of human beings. Ben's age causes the Omnitrix to reboot, granting him access to new aliens along with a few from the original series. Ben is joined by Gwen and former enemy Kevin Levin as they fight the Highbreed's universal extermination plan.

===''Ben 10: Ultimate Alien''===
{{main|Ben 10: Ultimate Alien}}
After Ben's last battle with Vilgax the previous year, which destroyed the Omnitrix, sixteen-year-old Ben replaces it with the Ultimatrix, a new watch-like device which allows him to evolve some of his alien forms into their ultimate forms, gaining even stronger abilities. With the recent public reveal of his identity, Ben has become a worldwide celebrity. Meanwhile, he, sixteen-year-old Gwen, and seventeen-year-old Kevin must stop an Osmosian villain named Aggregor, who hunts five elemental aliens from the Andromeda Galaxy and intends to use their respective powers to achieve the "ultimate prize". Later, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin have to prevent an extra and inter-dimensional demonic entity and deity called Daigon from taking over the known universe.

===''Ben 10: Omniverse''===
{{main|Ben 10: Omniverse}}
Sixteen-year-old Ben Tennyson acquires the new and perfected Omnitrix, which gives him access to another new set of aliens along with all of the previous ones. After Gwen goes away to college with Kevin accompanying her, Ben pairs up with Rook Blonko, a by-the-book Plumber from the planet Revonnah. He is targeted by an intergalactic huntsman named Khyber, who has a copy of the Omnitrix, the Nemetrix, with the help of mad Cerebrocrustatian scientist Dr. Psychobos. Both of them are working with an enemy from Ben's past, a corrupted Galvanic Mechamorph named Malware. Ben later contends with Vilgax, the Incurseans, Albedo, Zs'Skayr, Psyphon, Charmcaster, the Plumber's Black-Ops Unit (called the "Rooters"), his evil alternate dimension self Mad Ben, and the rogue Chronosapien Maltruant.

===''Ben 10'' (2016 TV series)===
{{Main|Ben 10 (2016 TV series)}}
The official ] of Cartoon Network PR<ref>{{cite tweet|number=607903706730905601|user=CartoonNetPR|title=Cartoon Network to Revive ‘Ben 10′ via @Variety|date=8 June 2015}}</ref> confirmed a rebooted series that would return to following the adventures of Ben, Gwen, and Max Tennyson and feature new alien forms. In mid-June 2016, Cartoon Network released the first poster for the series, in which ten of the most popular aliens from the franchise were featured. The series would premiere on international Cartoon Networks beginning in October 2016, with Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & African versions, and continuing into 2017 with the North and Latin American versions.<ref name="variety.com">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/ben-10-cartoon-network-revival-1201514347/|title=Cartoon Network to Revive 'Ben 10'|first=Brian|last=Steinberg|date=8 June 2015|access-date=13 December 2017|archive-date=21 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621120554/https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/ben-10-cartoon-network-revival-1201514347/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="twitter.com/CartoonNetworkPR">{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/CartoonNetPR/status/607903706730905601 |title=Confirmation of 5th Ben 10 Series by Official Twitter Page of CN PR |access-date=2015-06-08 |archive-date=2016-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305083842/https://twitter.com/CartoonNetPR/status/607903706730905601 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The world premiere was on ], airing on October 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network Australia And Boomerang Australia October 2016 Highlights|url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/cartoon-network-australia-and-boomerang-australia-october-2016-highlights/|website=RegularCapital: Cartoon Network International News|date=9 September 2016|publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific/Poem Group PR|access-date=9 September 2016|archive-date=12 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912145750/http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/cartoon-network-australia-and-boomerang-australia-october-2016-highlights/|url-status=live}}</ref> The ] premiered the series on October 8, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Hero Experience Coming To Intu Trafford Centre 1st And 2nd October|url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/ben-10-hero-experience-coming-to-intu-trafford-centre-1st-and-2nd-october/|website=RegularCapital: International Cartoon Network News|date=16 September 2016|publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Press Release)|access-date=16 September 2016|archive-date=17 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917082411/http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/ben-10-hero-experience-coming-to-intu-trafford-centre-1st-and-2nd-october/|url-status=live}}</ref> The ] premiered the first two episodes on October 10, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10: Episodenguide|url=http://www.fernsehserien.de/ben-10-2016/episodenguide|website=fernsehserien.de|language=de|access-date=20 September 2016|archive-date=1 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001184956/http://www.fernsehserien.de/ben-10-2016/episodenguide|url-status=live}}</ref> The series premiered in the United States on April 10, 2017.

===Future<!-- These projects are not confirmed to be happening -->===
On June 14, 2011, producer ] announced that he, along with ] and ], would be working on a film version of ''Ben 10''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sereta|title=Ben 10 to be adapted for Big screen|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/joel-silver-ben-10-movie/|date=June 14, 2011|access-date=June 15, 2011|archive-date=June 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110618023115/http://www.slashfilm.com/joel-silver-ben-10-movie/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2012, Albert Torres was announced as screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=86425|title=Albert Torres to Draft Live Action Ben 10 - ComingSoon.net|date=31 January 2012|access-date=31 January 2012|archive-date=3 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203051454/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=86425|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2013, Ryan Engle was announced to work on Torres' script. ], ], and ] were producers. Alex Heineman and Sarah Meyer were executive producers.<ref>{{cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=http://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rampage-writer-hired-work-ben-422896|title='Rampage' Writer Hired to Work on 'Ben 10' Film (Exclusive)|magazine=]|date=February 20, 2013|access-date=February 21, 2013|archive-date=February 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224054231/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rampage-writer-hired-work-ben-422896|url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2024, no update has been given about the film.

In 2013, in response to fan questioning about rumors of a ''Gwen 10'' ] series, Man of Action confirmed they were actively working with a Japanese ] company to develop a series that would "just follow Gwen without any Ben" as they attend college, retaining her boyfriend Kevin Levin as a supporting character, citing the character's greater popularity in Asia compared to Ben as the reason for the solo series entering development.<ref name="Gwen">{{cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Ben10/comments/o9j7ki/audio_proof_gwen_series_was_being_planned_back|title=General: Audio Proof of ''Gwen 10'' series being planned|website=]|date=February 20, 2013|access-date=January 5, 2022|archive-date=January 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105003903/https://www.reddit.com/r/Ben10/comments/o9j7ki/audio_proof_gwen_series_was_being_planned_back/|url-status=live}} TPT-Moved: "Would you consider doing like, a little side piece for Gwen in her college years? She's away from Ben-" Man of Action: "Oh, absolutely. As a matter of fact, we're working with a Japanese ] company about giving Gwen her own series, so just follow Gwen without any Ben." TPT-Moved: "But Kevin will still be with her?" Man of Action: "Yeah, yeah, yeah... Kevin." TPT-Moved: "That would make Martha very happy." Man of Action: "There's uh, she's ''very'' popular in Asia, more-so than Ben." TPT-Moved: "Wow. Well that makes sense though."</ref> Despite this, no update on the Gwen 10 spin-off has been given as of 2024.

According to ], Cartoon Network has plans they are working on right now. He hoped that there would be some announcements by the end of 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/rouleau1/status/1420788491227582464|title=Ben 10 New Series|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2021-07-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729220547/https://mobile.twitter.com/rouleau1/status/1420788491227582464|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/ben10/images/0/05/New_Ben_10_Series_Currently_In_Production.png/revision/latest?cb=20210730023452|title=New Ben 10 Series Currently In Production|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620134353/https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/ben10/images/0/05/New_Ben_10_Series_Currently_In_Production.png/revision/latest?cb=20210730023452|url-status=live}}</ref> but as of 2024, no announcement has been made so far. The crew was developing many options; the changing fields of platforms from cable to streaming, the consolidation of Warner Bros. franchises, and a "thousand other factors" determined where, how, and when this iteration will finally settle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/rouleau1/status/1316409597427503105|title=Ben 10 New Series Developing|access-date=2022-06-20|archive-date=2022-06-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620134606/https://mobile.twitter.com/rouleau1/status/1316409597427503105|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Cast and characters==
{{Main|List of Ben 10 characters}}
The main characters include ] and his cousin ], Grandpa Max Tennyson, Kevin Levin and Rook Blonko, along with the villains Vilgax, Aggregor, Doctor Animo, Eon, Hex and Khyber.

==Films==
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!Occupation
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2007)
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2012)
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2020)
|- |-
!Director(s)
! rowspan="2" style="width:16.66%;" | Occupation
|Sebastian O. Montes III and Scooter Tidwell
! colspan="5" | Films
|]
|Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre
|- |-
!Producer(s)
! style="width:16.66%;" | '']''<br />(2007)
|Donna Smith, Alex Soto & Jennifer Pelphrey {{small|(supervising)}}
! style="width:16.66%;" | '']''<br />(2007)
|Kurt Weldon {{small|(line)}} and Victor Cook {{small|(supervising)}}
! style="width:16.66%;" | '']''<br />(2009)
|Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick
! style="width:16.66%;" | '']''<br />(2012)
! style="width:16.66%;" | '']''<br />(2020)
|- |-
! Director(s) !Production company(s)
|]
| Sebastian O. Montes III<br />Scooter Tidwell
|], ] and Cartoon Network Studios
| colspan="2"| ]
|Cartoon Network Studios
| ]
| Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre
|- |-
!Distributor
! Writer(s)
|]
| colspan="2"| Thomas Pugsley<br />Greg Klein
|Cartoon Network
| John Turman<br />James Krieg
|]
| ]
| Benjamin Lane, Chelsea McAlarney, Johnny Vu, André LaMilza, John Martinez, Josh Kim, Sarah Visel, Benjamin P. Carow, and Kelly Turnbull
|- |-
!Runtime
! Executive Producer(s)
|67 minutes
| ]<br />]
|69 minutes
| Alex Winter<br />Ramsey Ann Naito<br />Sam Register<br />Tramm Wigzell
|72 minutes
| Alex Winter
| Mark Eyers<br />Rick Fernandes<br />Silas Hickey<br />Vishnu Athreya
| John Fang, Brian A. Miller, Jennifer Pelphrey, Rob Sorcher, and Tramm Wigzell along with the Man Of Action
|- |-
!Released
! Producer(s)
|August 10, 2007
| Donna Smith<br />Alex Soto &<br />Jennifer Pelphrey {{small|(supervising)}}
|March 23, 2012
| Evan W. Adler<br />Victor Ho {{small|(line)}}
|October 10, 2020
| Gideon Amir
|}
| Kurt Weldon {{small|(line)}}<br />Victor Cook {{small|(supervising)}}

| Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick
===Live-action films===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" style="width:33.33%;" |Occupation
! colspan="2" |Live-action films
|- |-
! style="width:33.33%;" |'']'' (2007)
! Cinematographer
! style="width:33.33%;" |'']'' (2009)
| {{N/a}}
| Morgan Pierre Susser
| Anghel Decca
| {{N/a}}
| {{N/a}}
|- |-
! Editor(s) !Director(s)
| colspan="2" |]
| Mark T. Collins
| Suzanne Hines
| Scott Richter
| Aaron Seelman
| {{N/a}}
|- |-
! Composer(s) !Producer(s)
|Evan W. Adler and Victor Ho {{small|(line)}}
| colspan="2"| ]
|Gideon Amir
| ]
| ]<br />Michael McCuistion<br />]
| ]
|- |-
! Production company(s) !Production company(s)
| ] | colspan="2" |] with Cartoon Network Studios
| colspan="2"| ]<br />Cartoon Network Studios
| ]<br />]<br />]
| ]
|- |-
! Distributor !Distributor
|] and Cartoon Network
| ]
| ]<br />Cartoon Network |Cartoon Network
| colspan="2"| Cartoon Network
| ]
|- |-
! Runtime !Runtime
| colspan="2"| 67 minutes |67 minutes
| colspan="2"| 69 minutes |69 minutes
| 72 minutes
|- |-
! Released !Released
| August 10, 2007 |November 21, 2007
| November 21, 2007 |November 25, 2009
| November 25, 2009
| March 23, 2012
| October 10, 2020
|} |}


==Other media==
===''Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix''===
The first film is a regular animated feature called ''Secret of the Omnitrix'', and considered three-part episode in its fourth season. During a fight with Dr Animo, Ben's Omnitrix accidentally sets off its self-destruct mode and Ben has to find the Omnitrix's creator to shut it down and stop the evil Vilgax.


===''Ben 10: Race Against Time''=== ===''Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge''===
'']'' is a ] developed for television by ]-based company ], which airs on ] in the United Kingdom, ], ], ], ], ], the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref name="Ult"/> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is a trivia show that tasks children with answering questions about all three series.<ref name="Ult"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812002428/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/06/07/ben-10-gets-a-live-action-game-show-ben-10-ultimate-challenge |date=2011-08-12}}<!-- There is nothing about Ben 10 at this link.--></ref> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is produced by Mandy Morris and executive produced by Daniel Marlowe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|title=Calling all Ben 10 fanatics - IOL|access-date=2011-11-27|archive-date=2013-06-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617021141/http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{main|Ben 10: Race Against Time}}
The second is a live-action film titled ''Ben 10: Race Against Time'',<ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=18361| title = TZ @ SDCC: 3 Versions of "Ben 10" Animated Movie, Ben10 Ben10 Action Movie (Updated)| access-date = 2007-10-25| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071109163615/http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=18361| archive-date = 9 November 2007| url-status = dead}}</ref> which aired November 21, 2007. It revolves around Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max (in another dimension) returning to their hometown of Bellwood and attempting to adjust to being "normal" again. Unfortunately, their lives are once again disrupted by a mysterious alien known as Eon. It premiered on ] on November 21, 2007. The film was directed by ].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1274&document=3| title = CN Upfront: 2007 Overview| access-date = 2007-10-25| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071011151126/http://animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1274&document=3| archive-date = 11 October 2007| url-status = dead}}</ref> The film was nominated for two Visual Effects Society Awards: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special{{spaced ndash}}Dina Benadon, ], Brent Young, Chris Christman; and Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial{{spaced ndash}}Brent Young, Michael Smith.<ref name="fxguide.com">{{cite web|first=Jeff|last=Heusser|url=http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards|title=VES announces nominees for 6th annual VES Awards|date=7 January 2008|access-date=15 November 2011|archive-date=25 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081025122101/http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards|url-status=live}}</ref>


===''Ben 10: Alien Swarm''=== ===References in other shows===
* Ben appeared as a parody of ] on the show '']'', in an episode titled "Ben 10 Franklin". Franklin was flying his kite when he was struck by a lightning bolt, gaining the Omnitrix. He used Swampfire to sign the ]. He also used Humongousaur to defeat the ] and smash down a junior high school bully's house in revenge. He used other aliens from ''Alien Force'' and ''Ultimate Alien'', where they have his hair and glasses.
{{main|Ben 10: Alien Swarm}}
* Also in ''MAD'', a reference to ''Alien Force'' was made with a parody of the movie '']'', with many titles: "Cowboys & Alien Force", "Cowboys & Equestrians", and "Cowboys & ]". The reference was made at the beginning when Jake awakes with Ben on his side, but with Jake wearing Ben's pants and hat, with the Onmitrix on his wrist. He also used the Omnitrix to become an alien with the mix of Diamondhead, Chromastone, and Way Big to smash a cowboy.
The third is a live-action film titled ''Ben 10: Alien Swarm'' which aired November 25, 2009. In the movie, the group stumbles upon a hive of alien ] who are controlled by a single consciousness and are using humans as host bodies to take over the world. Ben and his friends work together to stop them. This movie is also when Ben unlocks Nanomech.
* In the '']'' episode "]", ]'s ] mentions that Cartman gets upset when he does not get a present every time someone else gets a present at a party. One of the presents Cartman gets is a "Ben 10 Wrist Rocket".
* The '']'' episode "Hurtled from a Helicopter into a Speeding Train" shows Ben on his 14th birthday party, where he complains about his gifts given by Azmuth.
* ''Ben 10'' villains, such as the Enoch, Hex and Animo, make a brief cameo in '']'' episode "Van Rook's Apprentice". References to Galvan Prime and Wildvine's species also appear in "Guess Who's Going to Be Dinner?" and "Eterno" respectively. Both references were made by the Secret Scientist Dr. Arthur Beeman, the UFOlogist for the series.
* In the '']'' episode, "Man Jam", Jeremy jokingly refers to Ben, the boyfriend of a woman he admires, as "Ben 10" during a phone call to him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/peep-show/on-demand/47548-002|title=Peep Show - On-Demand - All 4|access-date=2015-11-30|archive-date=2015-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123063249/http://www.channel4.com/programmes/peep-show/on-demand/47548-002|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Teenage Ben Tennyson appeared in '']'' in 2009.


===''Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens''=== ===References in video games===
Ben 10 is featured as a ] ] in '']'', a 2D platform ]. He appears as his alien forms Heatblast, Diamondhead, and Four Arms in the form of the crossover "skins" for certain ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mammoth|first=Blue|date=2020-06-10|title=Ben 10 comes to Brawlhalla! - Patch 4.02|url=https://www.brawlhalla.com/news/ben-10-comes-to-brawlhalla-patch-4-02/|access-date=2020-06-22|website=Brawlhalla|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624174431/https://www.brawlhalla.com/news/ben-10-comes-to-brawlhalla-patch-4-02/|url-status=live}}</ref>
{{main|Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens}}
A ] movie titled ''Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens'' was announced in mid-2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/cartoon-networks-set-cg-ben-10-tv-movie-for-2012/|title=Cartoon Networks Set CG 'Ben 10' TV Movie for 2012|date=25 July 2011|access-date=27 July 2011|archive-date=16 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216180503/http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/cartoon-networks-set-cg-ben-10-tv-movie-for-2012/|url-status=live}}</ref> and released on March 11, 2012 (Asia/Philippines)<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoonnetworkasia.com/video/video.php?video=79546c4505ab945e4c804726ceb0621e|title=Coming Up In March – Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens|access-date=February 11, 2012|work=Cartoon Network|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217210130/http://www.cartoonnetworkasia.com/video/video.php?video=79546c4505ab945e4c804726ceb0621e|archive-date=February 17, 2012}}</ref> and on March 23, 2012 (US).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/coming-soon/index.html?atclk_hp=hp_b_promo_Card#1|title=Ben 10 Week&nbsp;– New Movie Destroy All Aliens!|access-date=March 11, 2012|work=Cartoon Network&nbsp;– Coming Soon|archive-date=March 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323110327/http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/coming-soon/index.html?atclk_hp=hp_b_promo_Card#1|url-status=live}}</ref> This film had previously been under the working title ''Ben 10: Alien Dimensions''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ed|last=Liu|title=SDCC2011: "Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens" Trailer Released|url=https://animesuperhero.com/sdcc2011-quotben-10-destroy-all-aliens-quot-trailer-released/|date=25 July 2011|access-date=1 October 2018|archive-date=1 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001070332/https://animesuperhero.com/sdcc2011-quotben-10-destroy-all-aliens-quot-trailer-released/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was based on the original series, and featured the original voice cast. The CGI was animated by ].


===Cartoon Network promotion===
===''Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie ''===
{{main|Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie}}
On February 19, 2020, Cartoon Network announced that a film based on the reboot of the show which is now released on October 10, 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet |url=https://twitter.com/cartoonnetwork/status/1230160127187091459 |title=Ben 10 is ready to take on the universe in his most epic adventure yet |number=1230160127187091459 |user=cartoonnetwork |date=February 19, 2020 |access-date=July 23, 2021 }}</ref>


====''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive''====
==Crossovers==
The game features famous and notable Cartoon Network characters in robot-type form. Big Chill, Swampfire, a DNAlien, Kevin, Vilgax, Rath, Armodrillo, Ultimate Humongousaur, Ultimate Echo Echo, and Ultimate Big Chill appear as playable characters.
===''Ben 10 Generator Rex'' crossover===
{{main|Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United}}
During ]'s panel at 2011's ], ''Ben 10'' and '']'' creators "]" announced a crossover special between the ''Ben 10'' and ''Generator Rex'' series titled ''Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United''. The forty-minute special aired on November 25, 2011, as a ''Generator Rex'' episode.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jeffrey|last=Harris|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/38242/sdcc2011--generator-rexben-10-crossover-special-set-for-thanksgiving|title=SDCC2011: Generator Rex/Ben 10 Crossover Special Set For Thanksgiving|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120915105859/http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/38242/sdcc2011--generator-rexben-10-crossover-special-set-for-thanksgiving|date=July 25, 2011|archive-date=2012-09-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHsZ0RrMZj4|title=Ben 10 and Generator Rex News from Comic-Con|last=Atamaii|date=26 July 2011|via=YouTube|access-date=27 November 2016|archive-date=10 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410170807/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHsZ0RrMZj4|url-status=live}}</ref>


To promote the '']'' special, Cartoon Network updated ''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive'', adding new bots, such as "Shocksquatch" and "Clockwork"; both of which are aliens accessible to Ben.
A comic book based on the special titled "Hero Times Two" was released on November 30, 2011, as the 65th issue of ]' ''Cartoon Network: Action Pack''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=20731|title=DC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111126214648/http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=20731|archive-date=2011-11-26}}</ref>


====''Cartoon Network Universe: Fusion Fall''====
A second crossover titled ''Ben Gen 10'' aired as a part of the 5th and last season of the ''Ben 10'' reboot and featured new versions of several ''Generator Rex'' characters in the reboot universe.
{{Main|Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall}}


The character design for Ben Tennyson was changed when the original ''Ben 10'' series ended and was replaced by ''Alien Force''. In the game, he serves as a "Player Guide" offering guide-based missions and special items.
===''Ben 10 The Secret Saturdays'' crossover===
With the exception of VV Argost, all of the characters from '']'' were completely recast in the ''Ben 10 Omniverse'' episode "T.G.I.S." ("Thank God It's Saturday"), which takes place after the end of ''The Secret Saturdays''. Drew Saturday also appeared in a later episode of ''Ben 10: Omniverse''.


====''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut''====
===Crossover Nexus (''Ben 10/Teen Titans Go!/Steven Universe/OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes'' crossover)===
In another browser-based game entitled ''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut'', Ben's aliens, alongside Gwen and Vilgax, appear as "exosuits". The exosuits' purpose is protecting the player and giving them unique abilities and powers. The planet Kylmyys (the home of one of Ben's aliens, Big Chill) and the Perplexhedron are featured as battle arenas. Ultimate Kevin and Alien X are currently the new exosuits for Project Exonaut representing ''Ben 10''. The new exosuits feature Gold versions of Manus, Marceline, Mojo Jojo, and Rath.
An extended episode of '']'' featured guest appearances from Ben Tennyson from the 2016 ''Ben 10'' reboot, Garnet from '']'', and Raven from '']'', alongside several legacy characters from past ''Cartoon Network'' shows.


====''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion''====
==Elements of the franchise==
{{Main|Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion}}
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===Omnitrix===
]
The '''Omnitrix''', its ] replacement, and the "finalized" version that is the ] are the central elements of the ''Ben 10'' story. They are all ]-styled devices developed by the Galvan inventor ] that transforms the user into ] (originally 1,000,906, but the number has increased by 9 via scanning additional species not originally in the database). Despite many seeing the Omnitrix as a weapon, its true purpose was to allow the beings of the universe to understand each other and to resurrect intelligent species that may go extinct.


Ben appears in the game as a playable character. Swampfire, Humongousaur, Big Chill, and AmpFibian appear as Ben's playable aliens. Vilgax, the archenemy of Ben Tennyson appears as a playable character for the first time. Gwen and the Vreedle Brothers are "summons" in the game. Additionally, Bellwood and the Null Void are included as battle arenas. Kevin also appears as a "summon" in the game, but is featured as a playable character on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii versions called ''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL''. Kevin in Ultimate Kevin form appears in the game as a boss. The young version of Ben appears in the console version of the game as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|title='Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL' Aims to Supersize Original Game on Consoles |date=7 November 2011 |access-date=2017-04-20|archive-date=2017-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421033219/http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Omnitrix appears in the first two incarnations of the franchise ('']'' and '']''), but Ben had to destroy it and use the Ultimatrix in the '']'' series. The Ultimatrix had most of the same functionality as the Omnitrix, but would allow the user to transform the alien into its Ultimate Form (how the species and its DNA would evolve in a one-million-year simulation). In the final episode of Ultimate Alien, Azmuth takes the Ultimatrix from Ben and replaces it with the New Omnitrix; the original version has been a prototype.


==Cast and characters==
In '']'', the ], a knock-off of the original Omnitrix, is introduced. Unlike the Omnitrix and its succeeding models, the Nemetrix uses the DNA of the natural predators of sentient alien races which have the sole purpose of hunting Ben. Thus, only an animal can use the Nemetrix, as users of higher intelligence are unable to use it without incurring mental damage. In ''Omniverse'', Albedo recreates the Ultimatrix by using a Polymorphic Crystal to stabilize his transformations, making it so that he can stay in any form as long as he wants. It also allows him to transform into the Ultimate Forms of his aliens without first turning into their normal forms.
{{Main|List of Ben 10 characters|List of Ben 10 aliens}}


The main characters include ] and his cousin ], Grandpa ], ] and Rook Blonko, along with the villains ], Aggregor, ], Eon, ] and Khyber.
In '']'', Ben's Omnitrix can augment enhancements onto his aliens. In Season 2, his aliens can become "Omni-Enhanced" with rock-like constructs and energy. However, the enhancements seems to happen at random. This energy is later revealed to be coming from a new alien species in his Omnitrix, which eventually gets its own form, "Shock Rock". In Season 4, Ben unlocks the "Omni-Kix" feature, which allows him to add armor plating onto his aliens.
The Reboot series also introduces the Antitrix, which is wielded by Kevin Levin. The Antitrix allows Kevin to transform into 11 aliens, most of which are ones that Ben has used before, but significantly altered from Ben's version, with the exception of the eleventh alien "Bashmouth" who Ben never transforms into.


===Plumbers=== ==Accolades==
The '''Plumbers''' is an organization composed of both human and alien members, each of whom possesses a special badge. All badges bear the intergalactic peace symbol, a green ] shape, which is on the faceplate of the Omnitrix. Later, in ''Omniverse'', the Plumbers' symbol becomes a red dot. As the name suggests, they are usually working underground under pipes, drains, and sewers where they are hidden from human contact and the outside world.

In the original series, the Earth's Plumbers were a secret government organization that protected the universe from any threat. Their main base is located inside ] (where the Null Void projector and Sub-Energy were stored), with additional bases located inside ] and the ]. Their main adversary was Vilgax. ] was a Plumber in his youth. Most of the Plumbers on Earth have disbanded; however, a few members remain in a semi-active capacity.

===Forever Knights===
The '''Forever Knights''' are a British secret society/] first formed during the ] that are dedicated to collecting and studying alien technology, usually by illegal means. Any aliens they capture along the way are dissected and studied, and any humans caught with them are deemed worthless and disposed of. They also have a robotic dragon that protects one of their castles. It is revealed in ''Ultimate Alien'' that the reason for their actions is to combat Dagon, an entity from another dimension that nearly conquered the Earth in the Middle Ages were it not for the Forever Knights' immortal Founder George. When George left them, the Forever Knights began to splinter under various self-titled Forever Kings who transformed their knights' duty into a ], leading to ], ], and ] towards other species of aliens from other planets by human beings.

The reboot would feature a recurring individual with the organization's name as an antagonist during the third season, with a similar goal in preventing alien contact with earth from ever occurring.

===Transports===
Each series has featured some kind of main transportation. The wheeled motor vehicles, appearing like normal cars, are equipped with several pieces of Plumber technology such as a turbo engine, laser guns, and ]. They are often destroyed during the series.

The '''Rustbucket''' and the '''Rustbucket II''', is an old ] resembling a 1973 ] owned by Max Tennyson. Despite being old, and even having been destroyed a few times, Max has great affection for it.

The '''Resolute''' is Tetrax Shard's spaceship

The '''Chimearan Hammer''' is Vilgax's spaceship

''']''' is a Galvanic Mechamorph (Upgrade's species) that can transform himself into fully operational technology he's once touched. He merged with the Forever Knights spaceship and became the space transportation for Ben's team during the third season of ''Alien Force''.

The '''Rustbucket III''', a Plumbers' ] that Kevin has upgraded with alien tech, later replaced him.

'''Kevin's car''' is a ] resembling a ] armed with Plumber technology as well as other various alien techs, including guns and off-road capabilities. It is the team's main transport in '']'' and '']''. It is damaged or destroyed often, mainly during fights or chase scenes, and Kevin is constantly busy repairing it. In Omniverse, after Ben destroyed it while aiming at Upgrade, Kevin gave it a new look. He painted it blue and placed a white circle with the number 11 on it, with only one stripe.


The '''Proto-TRUK''' is Rook's spaceship and the team's main transport in '']''. It can transform into a small truck to camouflage itself among Earth vehicles. It was later destroyed and its parts were used by Ben 10,000 to build the Time Cycles.

==Accolades==
===Original series=== ===Original series===
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| Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects, Foley,<br />Dialogue, ADR and Music for Television Animation | Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects, Foley,<br />Dialogue, ADR and Music for Television Animation
| Otis Van Osten, Melinda Rediger, Trevor Sperry, Matt Brown,<br /> Jody Thomas, ], Ron Salaises, Keith Dickens<br />for the episode "Ben 10,000" | Otis Van Osten, Melinda Rediger, Trevor Sperry, Matt Brown,<br />Jody Thomas, ], Ron Salaises, Keith Dickens<br />for the episode "Ben 10,000"
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
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| Best Supporting Young Actress || ] as Gwen Tennyson || {{nom}} | Best Supporting Young Actress || ] as Gwen Tennyson || {{nom}}
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|rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="fxguide.com"/> || Outstanding Animated Character in a<br />Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial || Brent Young, Smith, Michael For the Grey Matter sequence || {{nom}} |rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="fxguide.com">{{cite web |last=Heusser |first=Jeff |date=7 January 2008 |title=VES announces nominees for 6th annual VES Awards |url=http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081025122101/http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards |archive-date=25 October 2008 |access-date=15 November 2011}}</ref>|| Outstanding Animated Character in a<br />Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial || Brent Young, Smith, Michael For the Grey Matter sequence || {{nom}}
|- |-
| Outstanding Visual Effects in a<br />Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special || Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman<br />for visual effects compilation || {{nom}} | Outstanding Visual Effects in a<br />Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special || Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman<br />for visual effects compilation || {{nom}}
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| align=center | 2011 || ] || Animation || Len Uhley for the episode "Moonstruck" || {{nom}} | align=center | 2011 || ] || Animation || Len Uhley for the episode "Moonstruck" || {{nom}}
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|rowspan=3| 2013|| ] || Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production || Chap Yaep, ], Derrick Wyatt<br />for the episode "The More Things Change Part 2" || {{nom}} |rowspan=3| 2013|| ] || Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production || Chap Yaep, Steven Choi, Derrick Wyatt<br />for the episode "The More Things Change Part 2" || {{nom}}
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|rowspan="2"| ] || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Carlos Sanches || {{won}} |rowspan="2"| ] || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Carlos Sanches || {{won}}
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==Spin-off media== ==Outside media==


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|October 28, 2008 |October 28, 2008
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|November 9, 2013 |November 9, 2013
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====Toy line==== ====Toy line====
] manufactured ''Ben 10'' toys from the first four series,<ref name="awn"/> while ] has produced toys for the 2016 reboot. ] manufactured ''Ben 10'' toys from the first four series,<ref>{{cite news |first=Jennifer |last=Wolfe |title='Ben 10 Omniverse: Aliens at War' DVD Announced |url=https://www.awn.com/news/ben-10-omniverse-aliens-war-dvd-announced |work=] |date=August 16, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2018 |archive-date=August 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814233044/https://www.awn.com/news/ben-10-omniverse-aliens-war-dvd-announced |url-status=live}}</ref> while ] has produced toys for the 2016 reboot.


Six construction sets were produced by ], depicting Spidermonkey, Humunousaur, Swampfire, Chromastone, Jet Ray, and Big Chill.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|title=Ben 10: Alien Force|website=Brickset.com|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=October 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013191126/https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|url-status=live}}</ref> Six construction sets were produced by ], depicting Spidermonkey, Humungousaur, Swampfire, Chromastone, Jet Ray, and Big Chill.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|title=Ben 10: Alien Force|website=Brickset.com|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=October 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013191126/https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|url-status=live}}</ref>


The series received three ] promotions internationally, as well as one in America in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://api.ning.com/files/Tz8mW7nYVzXfk6EDkZwf2BUReVcQUQ*wbguKs0k2z6vdHyN7XrKW0OfnZDDO5Tt8PQGbsFL3qx4S*T1XlxYWRcTkMx08XYQO/ben10mcdonalds.bmp|title=''Ben 10: Ultimate Alien''{{ndash}} McDonald's USA Toys|access-date=2011-07-30|archive-date=2015-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106060032/http://api.ning.com/files/Tz8mW7nYVzXfk6EDkZwf2BUReVcQUQ*wbguKs0k2z6vdHyN7XrKW0OfnZDDO5Tt8PQGbsFL3qx4S*T1XlxYWRcTkMx08XYQO/ben10mcdonalds.bmp|url-status=live}}</ref> The toys are colored translucent figures of some Omnitrix/Ultimatrix aliens and their Ultimate forms, with a small photo of Ben inside. The ''Alien Force'' toys are four rings, each one is an alien (Goop, Jetray, Alien X, Chromastone) with features linked with their powers. The series received three ] promotions internationally, as well as one in America in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://api.ning.com/files/Tz8mW7nYVzXfk6EDkZwf2BUReVcQUQ*wbguKs0k2z6vdHyN7XrKW0OfnZDDO5Tt8PQGbsFL3qx4S*T1XlxYWRcTkMx08XYQO/ben10mcdonalds.bmp|title=''Ben 10: Ultimate Alien''{{ndash}} McDonald's USA Toys|access-date=2011-07-30|archive-date=2015-01-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106060032/http://api.ning.com/files/Tz8mW7nYVzXfk6EDkZwf2BUReVcQUQ*wbguKs0k2z6vdHyN7XrKW0OfnZDDO5Tt8PQGbsFL3qx4S*T1XlxYWRcTkMx08XYQO/ben10mcdonalds.bmp|url-status=live}}</ref> The toys are colored translucent figures of some Omnitrix/Ultimatrix aliens and their Ultimate forms, with a small photo of Ben inside. The ''Alien Force'' toys are four rings, each one is an alien (Goop, Jetray, Alien X, Chromastone) with features linked with their powers.


====Comic books==== ====Comic books====
Developed by ], Min G. Kuand and ], the ''Ben 10'' comic revolves around Ben's summer vacation with Gwen and their Grandpa Max, travelling in the Rust Bucket. The Ben 10: Alien Force comic revolves around Ben, with Gwen and a reformed Kevin, battling the Highbreed and the DNAliens. Developed by ], Min G. Kuand and ], the ''Ben 10'' comic revolves around Ben's summer vacation with Gwen and their Grandpa Max, travelling in the Rust Bucket. The ''Ben 10: Alien Force'' comic revolves around Ben, with Gwen and a reformed Kevin, battling the Highbreed and the DNAliens.


'''Cartoon Network Action Pack''' was a 2006–2012 comic book series made by ] which showcased Ben 10 alongside ], ], ], or ]. Some of the issues were connected with the franchise, while others are ]. ''Cartoon Network Action Pack'' was a 2006–2012 comic book series made by ] which showcased ''Ben 10'' alongside '']'', '']'', '']'', or '']''. Some of the issues were connected with the franchise, while others are ].


In February 2013, ] announced a partnership with Cartoon Network to produce comics based on Cartoon Network properties. ''Ben 10'' was one of the titles announced to be published.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2507/ |title=IDW Teams Up with Cartoon Network! |publisher=IDW Publishing |access-date=2013-05-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804051016/http://idwpublishing.com/news/article/2507 |archive-date=2014-08-04 }}</ref> In February 2013, ] announced a partnership with Cartoon Network to produce comics based on Cartoon Network properties. ''Ben 10'' was one of the titles announced to be published.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2507/ |title=IDW Teams Up with Cartoon Network! |publisher=IDW Publishing |access-date=2013-05-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140804051016/http://idwpublishing.com/news/article/2507 |archive-date=2014-08-04}}</ref>


In July 2024, ] and ] announced new comic books featuring ''Ben 10''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2024/07/26/dynamite-warner-comics-ben-10-captain-planet/ |title=New Dynamite/Warner comics for Ben 10, Captain Planet, and more announced |last=Brooke |first=David |date=July 26, 2024 |access-date=August 3, 2024}}</ref>
==''Ben 10'' in other media==

===''Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge''===
'']'' is a ] developed for television by ]-based company ], which airs on ] in the United Kingdom, ], ], ], ], ], the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref name="Ult"/> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is a trivia show that tasks children with answering questions about all three series.<ref name="Ult"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812002428/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/06/07/ben-10-gets-a-live-action-game-show-ben-10-ultimate-challenge |date=2011-08-12 }}<!-- There is nothing about Ben 10 at this link.--></ref> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is produced by Mandy Morris and executive produced by Daniel Marlowe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|title=Calling all Ben 10 fanatics - IOL|access-date=2011-11-27|archive-date=2013-06-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617021141/http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|url-status=live}}</ref>

===References in other shows===
*Ben appeared as a parody of ] on the show '']'', in an episode titled "Ben 10 Franklin". Franklin was flying his kite when he was struck by a lightning bolt, gaining the Omnitrix. He used Swampfire to sign the ]. He also used Humongousaur to defeat the ] and smash down a junior high school bully's house in revenge. He used other aliens from ''Alien Force'' and ''Ultimate Alien'', where they have his hair and glasses.
*Also in ''MAD'', a reference to ''Alien Force'' was made with a parody of the movie '']'', with many titles: "Cowboys & Alien Force", "Cowboys & Equestrians", and "Cowboys & ]". The reference was made at the beginning when Jake awakes with Ben on his side, but with Jake wearing Ben's pants and hat, with the Onmitrix on his wrist. He also used the Omnitrix to become an alien with the mix of Diamondhead, Chromastone, and Way Big to smash a cowboy.
*In the '']'' episode "]", ]'s Mother mentions that Cartman gets upset when he does not get a present every time someone else gets a present at a party. One of the presents Cartman gets is a "Ben 10 Wrist Rocket".
*The '']'' episode "Hurtled from a Helicopter into a Speeding Train" shows Ben on his 14th birthday party, where he complains about his gifts given by Azmuth.
*''Ben 10'' villains, such as the Enoch, Hex and Animo, make a brief cameo in '']'' episode "Van Rook's Apprentice". References to Galvan Prime and Wildvine's species also appear in "Guess Who's Going to be Dinner?" and "Eterno" respectively. Both references were made by the Secret Scientist Dr Arthur Beeman, the UFOlogist for the series.
*In the '']'' episode, "Man Jam", Jeremy jokingly refers to Ben, the boyfriend of a woman he admires, as "Ben 10" during a phone call to him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/peep-show/on-demand/47548-002|title=Peep Show - On-Demand - All 4|access-date=2015-11-30|archive-date=2015-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151123063249/http://www.channel4.com/programmes/peep-show/on-demand/47548-002|url-status=live}}</ref>
*Teenage Ben Tennyson appeared in '']'' in 2009.

===References in video games===
Ben 10 is featured as a ] ] in '']'', a 2D platform ]. He appears as his alien forms Heatblast, Diamondhead, and Four Arms in the form of the crossover "skins" for certain ].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mammoth|first=Blue|date=2020-06-10|title=Ben 10 comes to Brawlhalla! - Patch 4.02|url=https://www.brawlhalla.com/news/ben-10-comes-to-brawlhalla-patch-4-02/|access-date=2020-06-22|website=Brawlhalla|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200624174431/https://www.brawlhalla.com/news/ben-10-comes-to-brawlhalla-patch-4-02/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Cartoon Network promotion===
====''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive''====
The game features famous and notable Cartoon Network characters in robot-type form. Big Chill, Swampfire, a DNAlien, Kevin, Vilgax, Rath, Armodrillo, Ultimate Humongousaur, Ultimate Echo Echo, and Ultimate Big Chill appear as playable characters.

To promote the '']'' special, Cartoon Network updated ''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive'', adding new bots, such as "Shocksquatch" and "Clockwork"; both of which are aliens accessible to Ben.

====''Cartoon Network Universe: Fusion Fall''====
{{main|Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall}}
The character design for Ben Tennyson was changed when the original Ben 10 series ended and was replaced by Alien Force. In the game, he serves as a "Player Guide" offering guide-based missions and special items.

====''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut''====
In another browser-based game entitled ''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut,'' Ben's aliens, alongside Gwen and Vilgax, appear as "exosuits". The exosuits' purpose is protecting the player and giving them unique abilities and powers. The planet Kylmyys (the home of one of Ben's aliens, Big Chill) and the Perplexhedron are featured as battle arenas. Ultimate Kevin and Alien X are currently the new exosuits for Project Exonaut representing Ben 10. The new exosuits feature Gold versions of Manus, Marceline, Mojo Jojo, and Rath.

====''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion''====
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Ben appears in the game as a playable character. Swampfire, Humongousaur, Big Chill, and AmpFibian appear as Ben's playable aliens. Vilgax, the archenemy of Ben Tennyson appears as a playable character for the first time. Gwen and the Vreedle Brothers are "summons" in the game. Additionally, Bellwood and the Null Void are included as battle arenas. Kevin also appears as a "summon" in the game, but is featured as a playable character on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii versions called ''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL''. Kevin in Ultimate Kevin form appears in the game as a boss. The young version of Ben appears in the console version of the game as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|title='Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL' Aims to Supersize Original Game on Consoles |access-date=2017-04-20|archive-date=2017-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421033219/http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>


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Long-running American animation based media franchise Not to be confused with Ben X or Benten_(Urusei_Yatsura). For the TV series, see Ben 10 (2005 TV series) and Ben 10 (2016 TV series).

Ben 10
Created byMan of Action
Original workBen 10 (2005)
OwnerThe Cartoon Network, Inc.
Years2005–present
Films and television
Film(s)Ben 10 films
Animated seriesBen 10 television series
Television special(s)Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United (2011)
Games
Video game(s)Ben 10 video games
Miscellaneous
Related showsGenerator Rex (2010–2013)
The Secret Saturdays (2008–2010)

Ben 10 is an American media franchise conceived by Man of Action and owned by The Cartoon Network, Inc. The franchise, mainly consisting of animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios, revolves around a young boy named Ben Tennyson, who discovers the Omnitrix — a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch. This remarkable gadget contains the DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species.

The franchise has garnered considerable critical acclaim, securing three Emmy Awards. It encompasses five primary television series, five feature films, and numerous video games. It ranks as Cartoon Network's second longest existing franchise. Furthermore, Ben 10 has inspired a line of toys produced initially by Bandai for the franchise's first four series and later by Playmates Toys for the reboot. The Ben 10 franchise is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

On February 17, 2021, Cartoon Network announced three 44-minute specials slated for April 2021, titled Ben 10,010, Ben Gen 10, and Alien X-Tinction. These specials serve as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event involving the first four television series in the franchise.

Television series

Main article: List of Ben 10 television series

As of 2024, the five concluded series are split into two continuities: the classic continuity, including the original series and its sequels–Ben 10 (2005–2008), Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010), Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012), and Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014), and the reboot continuity of Ben 10 (2016–2021), with its 2021 April specials serving as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event connecting both continuities. As of 2025, there are a total of 393 episodes.

Series overview

SeriesSeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
Ben 10 (2005)113December 27, 2005 (2005-12-27)March 25, 2006 (2006-03-25)
213May 29, 2006 (2006-05-29)October 9, 2006 (2006-10-09)
313November 25, 2006 (2006-11-25)April 21, 2007 (2007-04-21)
410July 14, 2007 (2007-07-14)April 15, 2008 (2008-04-15)
Ben 10: Alien Force113April 18, 2008 (2008-04-18)August 31, 2008 (2008-08-31)
213October 10, 2008 (2008-10-10)March 27, 2009 (2009-03-27)
320September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11)March 26, 2010 (2010-03-26)
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien120April 23, 2010 (2010-04-23)December 10, 2010 (2010-12-10)
212February 4, 2011 (2011-02-04)April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29)
320September 16, 2011 (2011-09-16)March 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
Ben 10: Omniverse110August 1, 2012 (2012-08-01)November 17, 2012 (2012-11-17)
210November 24, 2012 (2012-11-24)February 2, 2013 (2013-02-02)
310February 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)April 6, 2013 (2013-04-06)
410October 5, 2013 (2013-10-05)December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)
510February 15, 2014 (2014-02-15)April 19, 2014 (2014-04-19)
610October 6, 2014 (2014-10-06)October 17, 2014 (2014-10-17)
710October 20, 2014 (2014-10-20)October 31, 2014 (2014-10-31)
810November 3, 2014 (2014-11-03)November 14, 2014 (2014-11-14)
Ben 10 (2016)140October 1, 2016 (2016-10-01)November 22, 2017 (2017-11-22)
240October 3, 2017 (2017-10-03)October 26, 2018 (2018-10-26)
352January 26, 2019 (2019-01-26)July 25, 2019 (2019-07-25)
434December 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)September 18, 2020 (2020-09-18)

Films

Main article: List of Ben 10 films

As of 2020, there have been three animated films – Secret of the Omnitrix (2007), Destroy All Aliens (2012), Versus the Universe (2020) and two live-action films – Race Against Time (2007), Alien Swarm (2009) released in the franchise.

Animated films

Occupation Secret of the Omnitrix (2007) Destroy All Aliens (2012) Versus the Universe (2020)
Director(s) Sebastian O. Montes III and Scooter Tidwell Victor Cook Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre
Producer(s) Donna Smith, Alex Soto & Jennifer Pelphrey (supervising) Kurt Weldon (line) and Victor Cook (supervising) Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick
Production company(s) Cartoon Network Studios Tiny Island Productions, Cartoon Network Asia and Cartoon Network Studios Cartoon Network Studios
Distributor Cartoon Network Cartoon Network Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Runtime 67 minutes 69 minutes 72 minutes
Released August 10, 2007 March 23, 2012 October 10, 2020

Live-action films

Occupation Live-action films
Race Against Time (2007) Alien Swarm (2009)
Director(s) Alex Winter
Producer(s) Evan W. Adler and Victor Ho (line) Gideon Amir
Production company(s) Trouper Productions with Cartoon Network Studios
Distributor Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network Cartoon Network
Runtime 67 minutes 69 minutes
Released November 21, 2007 November 25, 2009

Other media

Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge

Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge is a game show developed for television by United Kingdom-based company Twenty Twenty, which airs on Cartoon Network in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Bulgaria, the Nordic region, Hungary, Poland, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Chile, United States and the Middle East. Ultimate Challenge is a trivia show that tasks children with answering questions about all three series. Ultimate Challenge is produced by Mandy Morris and executive produced by Daniel Marlowe.

References in other shows

  • Ben appeared as a parody of Benjamin Franklin on the show MAD, in an episode titled "Ben 10 Franklin". Franklin was flying his kite when he was struck by a lightning bolt, gaining the Omnitrix. He used Swampfire to sign the Declaration of Independence. He also used Humongousaur to defeat the British and smash down a junior high school bully's house in revenge. He used other aliens from Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, where they have his hair and glasses.
  • Also in MAD, a reference to Alien Force was made with a parody of the movie Cowboys & Aliens, with many titles: "Cowboys & Alien Force", "Cowboys & Equestrians", and "Cowboys & Silly Bands". The reference was made at the beginning when Jake awakes with Ben on his side, but with Jake wearing Ben's pants and hat, with the Onmitrix on his wrist. He also used the Omnitrix to become an alien with the mix of Diamondhead, Chromastone, and Way Big to smash a cowboy.
  • In the South Park episode "You're Getting Old", Cartman's Mother mentions that Cartman gets upset when he does not get a present every time someone else gets a present at a party. One of the presents Cartman gets is a "Ben 10 Wrist Rocket".
  • The Robot Chicken episode "Hurtled from a Helicopter into a Speeding Train" shows Ben on his 14th birthday party, where he complains about his gifts given by Azmuth.
  • Ben 10 villains, such as the Enoch, Hex and Animo, make a brief cameo in The Secret Saturdays episode "Van Rook's Apprentice". References to Galvan Prime and Wildvine's species also appear in "Guess Who's Going to Be Dinner?" and "Eterno" respectively. Both references were made by the Secret Scientist Dr. Arthur Beeman, the UFOlogist for the series.
  • In the Peep Show episode, "Man Jam", Jeremy jokingly refers to Ben, the boyfriend of a woman he admires, as "Ben 10" during a phone call to him.
  • Teenage Ben Tennyson appeared in The Official BBC Children in Need Medley in 2009.

References in video games

Ben 10 is featured as a crossover character in Brawlhalla, a 2D platform fighting game. He appears as his alien forms Heatblast, Diamondhead, and Four Arms in the form of the crossover "skins" for certain playable characters.

Cartoon Network promotion

Titanic Kungfubot Offensive

The game features famous and notable Cartoon Network characters in robot-type form. Big Chill, Swampfire, a DNAlien, Kevin, Vilgax, Rath, Armodrillo, Ultimate Humongousaur, Ultimate Echo Echo, and Ultimate Big Chill appear as playable characters.

To promote the Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United special, Cartoon Network updated Titanic Kungfubot Offensive, adding new bots, such as "Shocksquatch" and "Clockwork"; both of which are aliens accessible to Ben.

Cartoon Network Universe: Fusion Fall

Main article: Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall

The character design for Ben Tennyson was changed when the original Ben 10 series ended and was replaced by Alien Force. In the game, he serves as a "Player Guide" offering guide-based missions and special items.

Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut

In another browser-based game entitled Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut, Ben's aliens, alongside Gwen and Vilgax, appear as "exosuits". The exosuits' purpose is protecting the player and giving them unique abilities and powers. The planet Kylmyys (the home of one of Ben's aliens, Big Chill) and the Perplexhedron are featured as battle arenas. Ultimate Kevin and Alien X are currently the new exosuits for Project Exonaut representing Ben 10. The new exosuits feature Gold versions of Manus, Marceline, Mojo Jojo, and Rath.

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Main article: Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Ben appears in the game as a playable character. Swampfire, Humongousaur, Big Chill, and AmpFibian appear as Ben's playable aliens. Vilgax, the archenemy of Ben Tennyson appears as a playable character for the first time. Gwen and the Vreedle Brothers are "summons" in the game. Additionally, Bellwood and the Null Void are included as battle arenas. Kevin also appears as a "summon" in the game, but is featured as a playable character on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii versions called Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL. Kevin in Ultimate Kevin form appears in the game as a boss. The young version of Ben appears in the console version of the game as a playable character.

Cast and characters

Main articles: List of Ben 10 characters and List of Ben 10 aliens

The main characters include Ben Tennyson and his cousin Gwen Tennyson, Grandpa Max Tennyson, Kevin Levin and Rook Blonko, along with the villains Vilgax, Aggregor, Doctor Animo, Eon, Hex and Khyber.

Accolades

Original series

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2007 34th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Individual in Animation Thomas Perkins Won
Golden Reel Award Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects, Foley,
Dialogue, ADR and Music for Television Animation 		Otis Van Osten, Melinda Rediger, Trevor Sperry, Matt Brown,
Jody Thomas, Andy Sturmer, Ron Salaises, Keith Dickens
for the episode "Ben 10,000" 		Nominated
2008 35th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Brian A. Miller, Sam Register, Jennifer Pelphrey,
Alex Soto, Donna Smith, Tramm Wigzell 		Nominated

Race Against Time

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2008 29th Young Artist Awards Best Leading Young Actor Graham Phillips as Ben Tennyson Nominated
Best Supporting Young Actor Tyler Patrick Jones as Cash Murray Nominated
Best Supporting Young Actress Haley Ramm as Gwen Tennyson Nominated
6th Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Animated Character in a
Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial		 Brent Young, Smith, Michael For the Grey Matter sequence Nominated
Outstanding Visual Effects in a
Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special		 Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman
for visual effects compilation		 Nominated

Alien Force

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2009 36th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Sound Mixing –
Live Action and Animation		 Robert Hargreaves, Robert Serda and John Hegedes Won
Outstanding Sound Editing –
Live Action and Animation		 Robert Hargreaves and George Brooks Nominated
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program Brian A. Miller, Sam Register, Glen Murakami,
Jennifer Pelphrey and Donna Smith		 Nominated

Alien Swarm

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2010 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a
Miniseries, Movie or a Special		 Evan Jacobs, Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff, Brent Young Nominated
8th Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Visual Effects in a
Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or a Special		 Evan Jacobs, Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff Nominated
15th Art Directors Guild Award Television Movie or Mini-Series Yuda Acco Harry Matheu, Hugh D.G. Moody, Rouzier,
Pierre, Robb Bihun, Ann Stacy, Dan Post		 Nominated

Ultimate Alien

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2011 64th Writers Guild of America Awards Animation Len Uhley for the episode "Moonstruck" Nominated

Omniverse

Year Award Category Recipients and nominees Result
2013 Annie Award Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production Chap Yaep, Steven Choi, Derrick Wyatt
for the episode "The More Things Change Part 2"		 Nominated
40th Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Sound Mixing – Animation Carlos Sanches Won
Outstanding Sound Editing – Animation Jeff Shiffman, Roger Pallan, Matthew Thomas Hall,
Otis Van Osten, Tony Ostyn, Gerardo Gonzalez		 Nominated

Outside media

Merchandise

Further information: List of Ben 10 episodes § DVD releases, List of Ben 10: Alien Force episodes § DVD releases, and List of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episodes § DVD releases

Following the success of the Ben 10 animated TV series and films, various Ben 10 merchandise has been released for general sale. These items include comic books, board games, card games (such as Top Trumps), toys, video games, Lego construction sets, bedding, coloring books, footwear, and watches (the Omnitrix and the Ultimatrix). All four shows have been released on DVD.

Video games

The game franchise has many different formats. The video games franchise started in 2006 with the release of Ben 10 for the HyperScan, while the franchise's first official video game Protector of Earth came out in 2007. Twelve games have been released:

Name Developer Publisher Series Release date Platforms
Ben 10 HyperScan Semi Logic Entertainments Ben 10 (2005) October 23, 2006 HyperScan only
Ben 10: Protector of Earth High Voltage Software (PS2, PSP, Wii)
1st Playable Productions (DS) 		D3 Publisher October 30, 2007 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii
Ben 10: Alien Force Monkey Bar Games (PS2, PSP, Wii)
1st Playable Productions (DS) 		Ben 10: Alien Force October 28, 2008
Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks Papaya Studio (PS2, PSP, Wii, X360)
1st Playable Productions (DS) 		October 27, 2009 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360
Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex Black Lantern Studios Konami May 31, 2010 Wii, Xbox 360
Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction Papaya Studio (PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360)
Griptonite Games (DS) 		D3 Publisher Ben 10: Ultimate Alien October 5, 2010 Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox 360
Ben 10: Galactic Racing Monkey Bar Games (PS3, Wii, X360, 3DS, PS Vita)
Tantalus Media (DS) 		October 18, 2011 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
Ben 10: Omniverse Vicious Cycle Software (Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3)
1st Playable Productions (DS and 3DS) 		D3 Publisher (NA)

Bandai Namco Games (EU/AUS)

Ben 10: Omniverse November 13, 2012 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Ben 10: Omniverse 2 High Voltage Software (Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3)
1st Playable Productions (3DS) 		D3 Publisher (NA)
Bandai Namco Entertainment (PAL) 		November 9, 2013 PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U
Ben 10: All Out Attack! Massively Mobile, LLC Cartoon Network Ben 10 (2005) November 4, 2008 J2ME
Ben 10 (2017 video game) Torus Games Outright Games Ben 10 (2016) November 10, 2017 PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC
Ben 10: Power Trip PHL Collective October 9, 2020 PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC
Minecraft (Ben 10: DLC) Mojang Studios
Blockception Ltd 		Xbox Game Studios June 2, 2021 PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC

Toy line

Bandai manufactured Ben 10 toys from the first four series, while Playmates Toys has produced toys for the 2016 reboot.

Six construction sets were produced by Lego, depicting Spidermonkey, Humungousaur, Swampfire, Chromastone, Jet Ray, and Big Chill.

The series received three McDonald's Happy Meal promotions internationally, as well as one in America in August 2011. The toys are colored translucent figures of some Omnitrix/Ultimatrix aliens and their Ultimate forms, with a small photo of Ben inside. The Alien Force toys are four rings, each one is an alien (Goop, Jetray, Alien X, Chromastone) with features linked with their powers.

Comic books

Developed by Jason Hall, Min G. Kuand and Heroic Age, the Ben 10 comic revolves around Ben's summer vacation with Gwen and their Grandpa Max, travelling in the Rust Bucket. The Ben 10: Alien Force comic revolves around Ben, with Gwen and a reformed Kevin, battling the Highbreed and the DNAliens.

Cartoon Network Action Pack was a 2006–2012 comic book series made by DC Comics which showcased Ben 10 alongside Samurai Jack, Codename: Kids Next Door, The Secret Saturdays, or Generator Rex. Some of the issues were connected with the franchise, while others are non-canon.

In February 2013, IDW Publishing announced a partnership with Cartoon Network to produce comics based on Cartoon Network properties. Ben 10 was one of the titles announced to be published.

In July 2024, Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences announced new comic books featuring Ben 10.

References

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  8. Zahed, Ramin (May 19, 2009). "Daytime Emmy Noms Announced". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on March 8, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  9. "Ben 10: Alien Swarm". Emmys.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  10. "Television Movie or Mini-Series". Arti Directors Guild. Archived from the original on January 11, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  11. Wolfe, Jennifer (August 16, 2013). "'Ben 10 Omniverse: Aliens at War' DVD Announced". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
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  15. Brooke, David (July 26, 2024). "New Dynamite/Warner comics for Ben 10, Captain Planet, and more announced". Retrieved August 3, 2024.

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