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			{{Short description\|Canadian animated television series}}
	{{About\|\|the comic book series continuation of the television series\|Invader Zim (comics)\|the Netflix film adaptation of the series\|Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus}}
	{{short description\|American animated television series}}
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	*]<ref name="Avina, Anthony"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://tv.avclub.com/invader-zim-creator-on-keeping-his-absurdist-humor-grou-1798281631/amp \| title=Invader Zim creator on keeping his absurdist humor grounded \| author=A.C. Levine \| date=2015-07-10 \| website=The A.V. Club \| accessdate=2019-04-08 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512022710/https://tv.avclub.com/invader-zim-creator-on-keeping-his-absurdist-humor-grou-1798281631/amp \| archive-date=2019-05-12 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://articles.latimes.com/2001/mar/30/entertainment/ca-44470 \| title=Zany 'ZIM,' 'Oddparents' Land on Nickelodeon Lineup \| author=Lynne Heffley \| date=2001-03-30 \| website=LA Times \| accessdate=2019-04-08}}</ref><ref name="NYT" /><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.outerplaces.com/science-fiction/item/15743-invader-zim-nickelodeon-cartoon-is-returning-to-earth-as-tv-movie-AMPED \| title=Nickelodeon’s Invader Zim is Returning to Earth as a TV Movie \| author=Kathryn Shattuck \| date=2017-04-04 \| website=Outer Places \| accessdate=2019-04-08 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630000904/http://www.outerplaces.com/science-fiction/item/15743-invader-zim-nickelodeon-cartoon-is-returning-to-earth-as-tv-movie-AMPED \| archive-date=2017-06-30 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
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	*]<ref name="Avina, Anthony">{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/animated-horror-series-scary/amp/ \| title=Creepy Cartoons: 10 Scariest Animated Horror Series \| author=Avina, Anthony \| website=Screen Rant \| date=13 October 2019 \| accessdate=7 November 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107071209/https://screenrant.com/animated-horror-series-scary/amp/ \| archive-date=7 November 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2018/7/20/17591358/invader-zim-movie-enter-the-florpus-sdcc-2018 \| title=Invader Zim’s creator on the alien’s return: ‘What I’m making isn’t going to be the best episode’ \| author=Allegra Frank \| date=2018-07-20 \| website=Polygon \| accessdate=2019-04-08 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409172243/https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2018/7/20/17591358/invader-zim-movie-enter-the-florpus-sdcc-2018 \| archive-date=2019-04-09 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://studybreaks.com/tvfilm/invader-zim-enter-florpus/ \| title=‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’ Will Hopefully Bring Doom to All Humanity \| author=Natalie Hoover \| date=2018-08-09 \| website=Study Breaks Magazine \| accessdate=2019-04-08}}</ref><ref name="about"/><ref name="Jones, Tim"/>
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			\| producer = {{ubl\|Jamie Turner (S1)\|Chantal Hennessey (S2)}}
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			'''''Kid vs. Kat''''' (stylized '''KiD vs KaT''') is a Canadian ] that originally aired on ] in Canada from October 25, 2008, until June 4, 2011. The series was created and co-directed by ], developed and produced at ] (a subsidiary of DHX Media, now ]), in association with YTV and ]<ref name=":0" /> (later rebranded as ] for its second season)<ref>Aaron H. Bynum, {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221101049/http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1630 \|date=2009-02-21 }}, Animation Insider, February 19th, 2007</ref> 52 episodes were produced.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Crump \|first1=William D. \|title=Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film \|date=2019 \|publisher=McFarland & Co \|isbn=9781476672939 \|page=159}}</ref>
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	*Jordan Reichek {{small\|(pilot)}}
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	*Jhonen Vasquez
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	*]
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	*]
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	\| theme_music_composer = ]
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	*Kevin Manthei
	*] {{small\|(pilot)}}
	}}
	\| country = United States
	\| language = English
	\| num_seasons = 2
	\| num_episodes = 27 (+ 1 pilot)
	\| list_episodes = List of Invader Zim episodes
	\| executive_producer = {{plainlist\|
	*Jhonen Vasquez
	*Mary Harrington<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mary-harrington/credits/215747/ \| title=Mary Harrington Credits \| website=] \| access-date=2019-06-21 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190621220937/https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mary-harrington/credits/215747/ \| archive-date=2019-06-21 \| url-status=live }}</ref>}}
	\| runtime = 23 minutes
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	*Wumberlog Productions {{small\|(pilot)}}
	*]
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	*] (2001–02)
	*] (2006)}}
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	\| first_aired = {{Start date\|2001\|3\|30}}<ref name="S1RT"/>
	\| last_aired = {{End date\|2006\|8\|19}}<ref name="S2RT">{{cite web \| url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/invader_zim/s02 \| title=Invader Zim season two \| website=Rotten Tomatoes \| accessdate=6 November 2019}}</ref>
	\| followed_by = ]<br />'']''
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	\| producer = {{plainlist\|
	*Monique Beatty
	*Christine Griswold
	*Steve Ressel}}
	}}
	'''''Invader Zim''''' is an American ] ] ] ] created by comic book writer and cartoonist ] for ]. The series centers on an ] named Zim (voiced by ]), from the planet Irk, and his mission to conquer ] and enslave the human race along with his malfunctioning robot servant GIR (]). He is antagonized by Dib (]), a young ] who is determined to stop Zim from succeeding.

			==Premise==
	Nickelodeon contacted ] about pitching ideas for an animated series for their older demographic<ref name="Older audience">{{cite book \| title=The Art of Invader Zim \| pages=27 \| last=McDonnell \| first=Chris \| date=July 28, 2020 \| publisher=] \| ISBN=978-1419734601 \| language=En}}</ref><ref name="no good"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-invader-zim-movie-teaser-premiered-at-comic-con-its-just-as-weird-as-00s-kids-dreamed-it-would-be-video-9841500 \| title=The 'Invader Zim' Movie Teaser Premiered At Comic-Con & It's Just As Weird As '00s Kids Dreamed It Would Be \| author=Ziss, Sophy \| date=22 July 2018 \| publisher=] \| access-date=27 April 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427040559/https://www.bustle.com/p/the-invader-zim-movie-teaser-premiered-at-comic-con-its-just-as-weird-as-00s-kids-dreamed-it-would-be-video-9841500 \| archive-date=27 April 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> and ''Invader Zim'' was the first thing he pitched. In Vasquez's words "it went from pitch to series without hardly any waiting".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MgGpWTwf6DE \| title=Invader Zim Meet the Creator: Jhonen Vasquez Nick Animation \| date=October 2, 2018 \| publisher=Nick Animation \| accessdate=April 5, 2019}}</ref> As the series went on, ] declined and budgetary issues became more frequent.<ref name="merch"/> Before the second season was completed, Nickelodeon ] the series, leaving several episodes unfinished.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Erickson \|first1=Hal \|title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 \|date=2005 \|edition=2nd \|publisher=McFarland & Co \|isbn=978-1476665993 \|pages=432–433}}</ref> The show originally ran on Nickelodeon from 2001 to 2002,<ref name="merch"/><ref name="S1RT"/> with six of the completed second-season episodes initially going unreleased. These episodes were first made available on ] in 2004 and later made their television debut on the ] in 2006.<ref name="merch"/><ref name="S2RT"/>
			When 10-year-old Coop Burtonburger's spoiled 8-year-old sister Millie brings home a strange 7-year-old stray cat named Mr. Kat, his idyllic life shatters as he discovers that the cat is actually a conniving, evil alien mastermind called a Catnipian, also known as a Kat Nebulan, a species of aliens resembling ]s from the planet Kat Nebula with a fanatical hate for mankind and an unassumingly sinister goal. The two battle daily as Coop tries to warn others of Mr. Kat's evil, only to find his evidence destroyed by him and deemed a fool. The only one who believes Coop is his best friend Dennis, who often aids him in fighting Kat; they are later joined by Fiona, Coop's love interest, in the second season. The series is set in the fictional town of Bootsville, ].

			==Episodes==
	''Invader Zim'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences,<ref name="merch"/> with praise primarily directed at its humor, writing, animation, art-style and the way it pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable on children's television. In the years following its cancellation, ''Invader Zim'' has often been listed as one of Nickelodeon's best shows.<ref name="Screen"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-best-old-nickelodeon-shows/invader-zim \| title=The 20 Best Nickelodeon Cartoons \| author=Nikeita Hoyte \| date=September 25, 2018 \| website=Complex \| accessdate=April 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://tbkmagazine.com/2017/09/the-top-10-nicktoons-of-all-time/amp/ \| title=The Top 10 Nicktoons of All Time \| author=Richard Pruit \| date=September 30, 2017 \| website=TBK Magazine \| accessdate=April 5, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405205048/https://tbkmagazine.com/2017/09/the-top-10-nicktoons-of-all-time/amp/ \| archive-date=April 5, 2019 \| url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Guardian"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/best-old-school-nickelodeon-shows-nicktoons/ \| title=13 Best Old-School Nickelodeon Shows \| author=Sarah Cooke \| date=April 28, 2016 \| website=Screen Rant \| accessdate=April 5, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405204738/https://screenrant.com/best-old-school-nickelodeon-shows-nicktoons/ \| archive-date=April 5, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The series won an ], an ] and a World Animation Celebration Award, and received nominations for seven additional Annie Awards and two ]. ''Invader Zim'' has spawned its own ] called InvaderCON and a plethora of official merchandise,<ref name="merch">{{cite book \| title=The Art of Invader Zim \| page=187 \| last=McDonnell \| first=Chris \| date=July 28, 2020 \| publisher=] \| ISBN=978-1419734601 \| language=En}}</ref> including video games, toys, clothing and accessories, among many other products. Despite its early cancellation, due to increasing popularity and above-average merchandise sales<ref name="Jones, Tim"/><ref name="Barry"/><ref name="Frank"/> it has been widely regarded as a ].<ref name="Jones, Tim"/><ref name="Frank">{{cite web\|url=http://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/4/6/15196252/invader-zim-movie-best-show\|title=Invader Zim's strange path from cult hit to all-time classic\|publisher=]\|last=Frank\|first=Allegra\|date=April 6, 2017\|access-date=April 6, 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406204919/http://www.polygon.com/tv/2017/4/6/15196252/invader-zim-movie-best-show\|archive-date=April 6, 2017\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nerdist.com/invader-zim-returns-sequel/\|title=Invader Zim Is Returning to Nickelodeon in the Best Way Possible\|publisher=]\|last=Marnell\|first=Blair\|date=April 4, 2017\|access-date=April 6, 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407053813/http://nerdist.com/invader-zim-returns-sequel/\|archive-date=April 7, 2017\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/invader-zim-re-invades-nick-in-original-tv-movie/?doing_wp_cron=1528783286.2605860233306884765625 \| title=‘Invader Zim’ Re-Invades Nick in Original TV Movie \| publisher=] \| author=Milligan, Mercedes \| date=4 April 2017 \| access-date=22 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073602/http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/invader-zim-re-invades-nick-in-original-tv-movie/?doing_wp_cron=1528783286.2605860233306884765625 \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/04/05/invader-zim-conquer-world-teaser/\|title=Invader Zim still wants to conquer the world in new teaser\|publisher=]\|last=Holub\|first=Christian\|date=April 5, 2017\|access-date=April 6, 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406191024/http://ew.com/tv/2017/04/05/invader-zim-conquer-world-teaser/\|archive-date=April 6, 2017\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/the-2000s-tv-animation-18333.html \| title=The 2000s: TV Animation \| author=Amid Amidi \| date=20 November 2009 \| accessdate=10 October 2019 \| publisher=Cartoon Brew \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010091733/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/the-2000s-tv-animation-18333.html \| archive-date=10 October 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
			{{Main\|List of Kid vs. Kat episodes}}
			{{:List of Kid vs. Kat episodes}}

			==Voice cast==
	An ] monthly ] series ] was released on July 8, 2015 as a continuation of the television series and published by ].<ref name="Invader Zim comic"/><ref name="Oni Press partners with Jhonen"/>
			*] as Coop Burtonburger

			*] as Kat (Mr. Kat), Millie Burtonburger, Tutankitty
	A ] based on the television series,<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.deadline.com/2017/04/invader-zim-tv-movie-series-nickelodeon-1202060422/amp/ \| title=‘Invader Zim’ TV Movie Based On Series Greenlighted By Nickelodeon \| last=Petski \| first=Denise \| date=April 4, 2017 \| website=Deadline \| access-date=June 16, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.nickpress.com/press-releases/2017/04/04/5588 \| title=Invader Zim Returns To Nickelodeon In All-New Original TV Movie Based On Fan-Favorite Animated Series \| last=Balach \| first=Katelyn \| date=April 4, 2017 \| website=Nick Press \| access-date=June 16, 2020}}</ref> entitled '']'', premiered on ] on August 16, 2019.<ref name="Netflix">{{cite web\|url=https://twitter.com/nxonnetflix/status/1153650976236167168\|title=You asked for it, so we’re delivering a fresh order of doom right to your doorstep. Zim is back.\|publisher=@NetflixNX\|website=Twitter\|date=23 July 2019\|access-date=23 July 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821212114/https://twitter.com/nxonnetflix/status/1153650976236167168\|archive-date=21 August 2019\|url-status=live}}</ref>
			*] as Burt Burtonburger

			*] as Mr. Cheeks, Lloyd
	==Plot==
			*] as Dennis Lawrence Chan, Miss Brannigan
	{{see also\|List of Invader Zim characters}}
			*] as Mrs. Elisabeth Munson
	]
			*] as Henry Chan
	The series centers on Zim (voiced by ]),<ref name="doom"/> a member of the ] Irken race, an ] from the planet Irk, who are bent on universal conquest and whose ] is based solely on height rather than any type of skill or intellect. The two Irken leaders, known as ] (] and ]), rule the Irken Empire together because they are the tallest individuals in their society and exactly the same height. As recounted in series premiere, "]", Zim is a delusional Irken outcast who is very short, and also overzealous, narcissistic, and megalomaniacal. He was banished to the Irken ] planet, Foodcourtia, for absentmindedly nearly destroying Irk and his own race during their first invasion known as ''Operation Impending Doom I''.
			*] as Phoebe

			*] as Fiona Munson (season 2)
	When Zim learns the Irkens are planning a new invasion called ''Operation Impending Doom II'', he, not understanding the purpose of his exile, "quits being banished" and leaves Foodcourtia and travels to the ] planet called Conventia, for the Great Assigning, an event where Irken Elite soldiers are chosen to become Invaders and are then assigned by The Tallest to a planet. Invaders are soldiers whose missions are to blend in with the indigenous life forms of their assigned planet, collect information about the planet and its inhabitants and prepare the planet for conquest by the Irken Armada. Zim is determined to regain his status as an Invader and pleads with The Tallest to assign him a planet. In a desperate act to get Zim as far away as possible and ensure he would not ruin things the second time around, The Tallest send Zim on a fake "secret mission" to a "mystery planet" located on the outskirts of their known universe which they do not think even exists, in order to keep him occupied and away from the real invasion. Zim is joined in his mission by GIR (]), an ineffective and erratic Standard Issue Information Retrieval (SIR) unit which was hastily made out of spare parts found in a trash can.
			*] as Lorne, Dr. K (Kat's Girlfriend)<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://everfreenw.com/archive/2014/efnw-guest-announcement-rebecca-shoichet \| title=EFNW Guest Announcement: Rebecca Shoichet \| Everfree Northwest }}</ref>

			*] as Harley, Buck Diamond, Senior Officer, Principal Dilegard, Pet Doctor, Mayor
	After a six month long trip across the universe, Zim finally arrives at this "mystery planet" which not only really does exist, but also coincidentally happens to be a dark, dystopian, and satirical version of ]. Delighted with his find, Zim quickly goes to work and succeeds at setting up his base of operations in a random suburban area on Earth, much to the dismay of The Tallest. Due to his short stature, Zim disguises himself as a human child, albeit one with a green complexion that he explains away as a "skin condition", and attends a local school (spelled "Skool") in an attempt to collect knowledge about Earth and learn the planet's weaknesses. The remainder of the show focuses on Zim's time "infiltrating" the human race at school or at his home base, planning attempts at world domination, and the enslavement of humanity. Opposing Zim is his classmate Dib (]), a paranoid young boy who is obsessed with the ] and ] and the only human (besides his sister) who sees through Zim's disguise. Dib is determined to expose Zim as an alien and thwart his plans for world domination, despite the hostility and mockery he receives from his oblivious peers for doing so.
			*] as Rookie

			*] as Estelle
	Supporting characters include Dib's cynical and apathetic sister Gaz (]); Zim and Dib's demonic teacher Ms. Bitters (]); and Dib and Gaz's famous, but neglectful father Professor Membrane (]). Later in the series, other alien characters begin to appear, including Tak (]), a fellow Irken seeking revenge against Zim; Lard Nar (]), the leader of a resistance group called The Resisty who wants to overthrow the Irken Empire; and Sizz-Lorr (]), Zim's former Irken employer on Foodcourtia who attempts to recapture his employee.
			*] as Mr. Gerber

			*] as Wanda
	Apart from eight double-length episodes (including the debut), each episode is a self-contained storyline. Some occurrences from previous episodes are mentioned, but there is little continuing storyline other than the main invasion plot. However, towards the end of the show, a larger universe of characters and organizations were introduced to build continuity: Tak appearing and seeking revenge against Zim; Dib's capture and repair of Tak's spaceship to travel through space; resistances to the Irken Empire such as the Meekrob and The Resisty; and other various devices which were becoming more and more a part of the show's central mythology.

	==Production==		==Production==
			===Development===
	===Conception and early development===
			The series' pilot was first shown off at MIPCOM Jr. in 2006,<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2007-02-08\|title=YTV signs Sister act\|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2007/02/08/studiob-20070208/\|access-date=2020-12-23\|website=]}}</ref> and the series was officially revealed under the title ''Look What My Sister Dragged In'' in February 2007, where Studio B signed a development deal with ] for the series.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2007-02-08\|title=Studio B drags in new YTV toon\|url=https://www.c21media.net/studio-b-drags-in-new-ytv-toon/\|access-date=2020-12-23\|website=C21media\|language=en-us}}</ref> The series' production was started in January 2008, and it is animated in ]. Animation services were taken place at Feitong Cartoon Graphics Services, while layout and background services were taken place at Top Draw Animation.
	]]]
	Prior to the creation of ''Invader Zim'', ] desired a series to suit its 11–15 year old demographic.<ref name="reasons">{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/kids-shows-canceled-shocking-reasons/ \| title=15 Kids' Shows Canceled For Surprising Reasons \| author=Dayani, Aahkl \| date=19 October 2017 \| publisher=] \| access-date=27 April 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427034640/https://screenrant.com/kids-shows-canceled-shocking-reasons/ \| archive-date=27 April 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Nickelodeon Cans INVADER ZIM">{{cite web \| url=http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=11274 \| title=Nickelodeon Cans INVADER ZIM \| date=18 January 2002 \| publisher=] \| access-date=15 May 2007 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070612100337/http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=11274 \| archive-date=12 June 2007 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Nickelodeon producer Mary Harrington was searching for something that had a similar "edge" to ''],'' when she came across a ] called '']'' and was impressed with the art-style and character designs in the series. Harrington contacted the creator of the ''JtHM'', then-22-year-old ], who had zero experience in animation at the time, and asked him if he would like to ] an animated series to Nickelodeon. Vasquez accepted the offer.<ref name="pitch">{{cite book \| title=The Art of Invader Zim \| pages=21–27 \| last=McDonnell \| first=Chris \| date=July 28, 2020 \| publisher=] \| ISBN=978-1419734601 \| language=En}}</ref><ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim">{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Auaq2YzmIs4&t=335s\|title=Invader Zim - What Ever Happened to... ChannelFrederator (Ep. 1) \|publisher=]\|date=February 8, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Tierney, Adam"/>

	Vasquez knew from the start that his previous works were definitely not suitable for Nickelodeon, so instead of adapting something he had already done, he decided to make something new. Since he was creating a show for a children's network, Vasquez compiled together many things he loved during his own childhood, including robots, monsters, horror films, science fiction films, paranormal investigators, ], the works of ], and aliens.<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/> Before settling on the darker concept of an alien invader, Vasquez briefly considered doing a more light-hearted show along the lines of '']'', with a zany alien misunderstanding Earth customs and ultimately, learning a lesson at the end. Vasquez said that while this idea probably would have found more success on Nickelodeon, he quickly dropped the idea, believing it would not fit his style of writing.<ref name="Tierney, Adam">{{cite web \| url=http://dvd.ign.com/articles/543/543764p1.html \| title=An Interview with Jhonen Vasquez and Rikki Simons (page 1) \| author=Tierney, Adam \| publisher=IGN \| date=2004-09-01 \| access-date=2006-04-27 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060424051019/http://dvd.ign.com/articles/543/543764p1.html \| archive-date=2006-04-24 \| url-status=dead }}</ref> Vasquez came up with the entire premise for ''Invader Zim'' in about an hour, while sitting in bed when he could not sleep. He was inspired by the idea of an alien who came from an incredibly advanced race and has access to such powerful and advanced technology that he could easily take over or destroy the Earth single-handedly, but instead he decides to stay in school all day, never even thinking to sneak out.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.nickanimation.com/invader-zim\|title=Nick Animation - Invader Zim\|publisher=Nick Animation\|access-date=2018-10-28\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028112223/https://www.nickanimation.com/invader-zim\|archive-date=2018-10-28\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	A ] for ''Invader Zim'' was pitched to Nickelodeon in 1999,<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref name="Vasquez">{{cite video\|people=Vasquez, Jhonen\|date=2004\|title=Invader Zim volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Pilot"\|medium=DVD\|publisher=Media Blasters}}</ref> which led to the series being ]. Vasquez indicated that very little of his writing style was changed over the course of ''Invader Zim'', other than restricting certain language and visuals that may not be suitable for children. Vasquez cited that the biggest change for himself was going from working alone on a comic to working with thousands of people at Nickelodeon, saying "it's an absolute misery".<ref name=NYT>{{cite web \| url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A00E7D8133CF936A15750C0A9679C8B63 \| title=Fishbowl Fairies and an Alien in Exile \| publisher=New York Times \| author=Shattuck, Kathryn \| date=2001-03-25 \| accessdate=2008-10-28}}</ref> However, he said the experience of working on ''Invader Zim'' was "incredibly gratifying", but also "fiendishly frustrating".<ref name="NYT" /><ref name="107 Facts">{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bKPzuTkcuxI\|title=107 Invader Zim Facts Everyone Should Know-(ToonedUp #170) ChannelFrederator\| publisher=]\|date=July 29, 2016}}</ref>

	===Animation===
	''Invader Zim'' was produced by ]s with ] providing the CGI animation services and ] providing the 2D animation services. Salami Studios provided the post-production and sound services for most episodes of the series, and Encore and Hollywood Digital provided the post-production services for a few episodes in season one. In season two, the animation style became slightly more stylized and pronounced in motion than in season one.<ref>{{cite web \|last= Patrizio \|first= Andy \|url= http://dvd.ign.com/articles/561/561066p1.html \|title= Invader Zim: Horrible Holiday Cheer (Volume 3) review \|date= 2004-10-27 \|publisher= IGN \|accessdate= 2007-11-04 \|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071121230350/http://dvd.ign.com/articles/561/561066p1.html \|archive-date= 2007-11-21 \|url-status= live }}</ref> ''Invader Zim''{{'}}s art style is stylized with sharp edges, thick black outlines, big heads, small or elongated bodies, and big eyes for the characters. ''Invader Zim''’s art-style was initially difficult for the animators to learn. Director ] even admitted that it was the hardest style he had ever worked on, citing the characters' heads as the most complicated aspect of their designs.<ref name="107 Facts"/>

	''Invader Zim'' was one of the first animated television shows to merge ] with ].<ref name="107 Facts"/> When the development on ''Invader Zim'' was first getting started, Steve Ressel consulted with the crew of '']'' to figure out how to integrate 2D animation with CGI animation, since they were one of the first animated television shows that merged the two mediums. When the ''Futurama'' crew saw the show they were very impressed by how seamlessly the ''Invader Zim'' crew integrated both mediums, specifically in the episode "The Wettening".<ref name="107 Facts"/>

	While the average episode of an eleven-minute animated television show usually has around 80–120 pages of storyboards per episode, ''Invader Zim''{{'}}s storyboards were around 250–350 pages per episode. This is because ''Invader Zim'' has a very dedicated attention to detail outlining every ounce of a character's movements and method of acting, which is something Nickelodeon was very impressed by.<ref name="107 Facts"/>

	The episode "Zim Eats Waffles" was originally supposed to be one long shot, panning between Dib's reaction and his computer screen. This was because the animators wanted to try to have the longest single shot in animation history.
	However, this idea was scrapped, due to it limiting the episode's storytelling capabilities and it being too difficult to animate. Despite this decision, the majority of "Zim Eats Waffles" still ended up being one continual scene.<ref name="107 Facts"/>

	===Voice acting===
	] was the third and final casting choice for Zim.]]
	When casting voice actors for ''Invader Zim'', Vasquez did not want actors who were just capable of doing zany voices because it sounded less natural to him. He made a point to cast people with speaking voices that were naturally distinct and out of the ordinary so that the cast did not have to do unnatural voices, but could instead just speak naturally.<ref name="107 Facts"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DM8Pudq1nXk \| title=Invader Zim Enter the Florpus Jhonen Vasquez Panel \| date=20 August 2019 \| accessdate=24 September 2019 \| publisher=Nick Animation}}</ref>

	] was originally hired to do the voice of Zim for the pilot episode, but was replaced before the pilot was shown to Nickelodeon executives because Vasquez felt his voice did not feel right for the character.<ref name="107 Facts"/> Hamill was replaced by voice acting professional ], who remained the voice of Zim for the pilot. After the show was picked up for a full series, Vasquez decided to replace West with ], saying that West was "too well known" and that he wanted all of the voices for the main characters to be unique and not voices people had heard before. Also, due to '']'' still being on the air at the time, Vasquez did not want the same voice actor to be the lead in two contemporaneous sci-fi comedies.<ref name="Powell, Dougie">{{cite web \| url=https://www.thegamer.com/shocking-things-you-didnt-know-about-invader-zim/amp/ \| title=25 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Invader Zim \| publisher=TheGamer \| author=Powell, Dougie \| date=November 23, 2017 \| access-date=November 27, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064730/https://www.thegamer.com/shocking-things-you-didnt-know-about-invader-zim/amp/ \| archive-date=November 27, 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Vasquez wanted someone with no experience in voice acting to play the part of GIR, as a reflection of how broken and messed up GIR really is.<ref name="107 Facts"/> Vasquez wanted someone who sounded unprofessional, but all of the actors who auditioned for GIR were "good actors" who just did a "stock crazy robot voice", which he found dissatisfying. Vasquez then asked his friend, ], who was working with him on his comic called '']'' at the time, to try to audition for GIR, saying he "couldn't screw it up anymore than anyone else".<ref name="Nickelodeon Animation Podcast">{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EWdlNKM7Qek&index=28&list=PLUQR09yEYrP0sjyo-NDipIlVMkP3ZxMXb&t=0s\|title=Episode 27: The Invader Zim Cast Nick Animation Podcast \| publisher=]\|date=January 6, 2017}}</ref> Simons did a few different voices for his audition for GIR, including one where he was trying to imitate his mother-in-law, but decided it was too "shrieky". He then remembered when he used to play with hand puppets with his father as a kid and tried to do one of those voices. Simons was also a ] on ''Invader Zim'' and in November 1998, the same month he auditioned for GIR, he also helped color the pilot episode.<ref name="107 Facts"/> Vasquez said he gave Simons the part of GIR because he was "bad at it", and that fit the character.<ref name="Podcast">{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Re19YqzCJvs&index=44&list=PLUQR09yEYrP0sjyo-NDipIlVMkP3ZxMXb\|title=Episode 14: Jhonen Vasquez Nick Animation Podcast \| publisher=]\|date=August 12, 2016}}</ref> When voicing GIR, Simons' voice was edited to make it sound higher-pitched and metallic. While Simons eventually learned to perform the voice without the high-pitch editing, the metallic quality still had to be added. Unedited versions of Simons' voice-overs can be heard in voice recordings for the unfinished episodes.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/>

	===Music===
	Vasquez asked his friend Mark Tortorici to come up with the ] for ''Invader Zim''. Vasquez said all he really wanted for the theme music was military music to represent Zim mixed with futuristic electric orchestral music. Once the direction for the music was settled on, Tortorici produced the theme music on an ] very quickly and it did not go through many changes, but they did reorchestrate it for the TV series and stuck with it from that point on.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RyO-2RaHEZ0&list=PLUQR09yEYrP0sjyo-NDipIlVMkP3ZxMXb&index=3&t=1s \| title=Episode 49: The Making of an Iconic Theme Song Nick Animation Podcast \| publisher=]\|date=10 November 2017}}</ref><ref name="Invader Zim theme"/>

	Vasquez's team selected ], who is known for composing the music for '']'', '']'', and '']'', to compose the music for the pilot episode of ''Invader Zim''. Vasquez said that he asked for several of the tracks that Tavera produced to be discarded and that ultimately the team had less than half of the number of tracks that they planned to submit.<ref name="Invader Zim theme"/> According to Vasquez, he and Tavera were not "a great fit" for one another creatively. Vasquez described the pilot music as having a "more 'children's television' sound," with a "much more traditional and not as surprising" theme as he wanted, but added that the music "worked for the pilot."<ref name="Invader Zim theme"/> Tavera's cover version of Tortorici's theme music did not appear in the pilot as there was no opening credits sequence.<ref name="Invader Zim theme"/> Vasquez said that members of the ''Invader Zim'' crew laughed at Tavera's version of the theme because it was "cheesy," adding that the reaction was not mean-spirited and that Tavera had received little information about the series before submitting the music.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/><ref name="Invader Zim theme"/>

	Tavera did not become a part of the regular ''Invader Zim'' crew, and was replaced with ], who is also known for composing the music for '']'', '']'', and '']'', to compose the series' music.<ref name="Invader Zim theme">{{cite web \|url=http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=782 \| title=Variations on a ZIM Theme \| author=Vasquez, Jhonen \| website=questionsleep.com \| date=28 April 2009 \| accessdate=18 June 2009 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505053635/http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=782 \| archive-date=5 May 2009 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Manthei's music for the series is industrial and techno in nature.

	The anime internet radio station, "''Anime Stuff R''" did a radio broadcast special called, "''The Kevin Manthei Invader Zim-phony Special''" which featured a majority of the music Kevin Manthei composed for ''Invader Zim''. The broadcast special was hosted by Kevin Manthei, DJ Richard Rae and Tom Mitchell (DJ Tomzer1) and was broadcast from September 13, 2002 to October 15, 2002. The entire broadcast is 5 hours, 26 minutes, and 28 seconds long and includes music from every episode of ''Invader Zim'', except for "The Most Horrible X-mas Ever". The broadcast was extremely popular, so Anime Stuff R (temporarily renamed "Anime Stuff Z" for the special) decided to release a ] of the broadcast. However, due to financial reasons, they only made 100 copies of this CD. There are 325 tracks on the CD and the interior of the CD cover features messages from both Kevin Manthei and Richard Rae.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.last.fm/music/Kevin+Manthei/The+Kevin+Manthei+Invader+Zim-phony+Special\|title=The Kevin Manthei Invader Zim-phony Special — Kevin Manthei\|website=Last.fm}}</ref><ref name="Powell, Dougie"/>

	Kevin Manthei's message says:
	{{quote\|text=When I was approached by Richard E. Rae about the possibility of an internet radio show featuring hours and hours of my "''Invader Zim''" music, I was thrilled. What a great opportunity to let the fans of "''Invader Zim''" hear the music!
	Richard went way beyond what I thought the show was going to be, and he poured his heart and soul into producing the "Zim-phony".
	Richard is not just a fan, he's a professional who uses his passion for music and his willingness to work hard at it to produce great shows. I am honored that he and Tom took the time to put the "Zim-phony" and this "Special Edition" together.
	Happy listening!}}

	Richard Rae's message says:
	{{quote\|text=We took chances with the "Zim-phony Special".
	I took a chance by approaching Kevin Manthei with the idea. Kevin took a chance in trusting his music to someone he only knew from e-mail. My friend Tom took a chance too, okaying a show with music from an American cartoon series instead of a Japanese Anime.
	These chances definitely paid off! The "Zim-phony Special" broke every Anime Stuff R ratings record, thanks to the overwhelming response to this show from you, the "''Invader Zim''" fans.
	Of course, the "Zim-phony" is all about the excellent music of the remarkable Kevin Manthei. I certainly owe Kevin more thanks than I can ever hope to articulate for his terrific support during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
	This Mini CD you're holding is proof that some chances are definitely worth taking. Thank you for listening!}}

	===Challenges and censorship===
	''Invader Zim'' would frequently find itself at odds with network censorships; as in many episodes, it was originally intended for certain characters (such as Keef and Iggins) to be killed off at the end of an episode, but Nickelodeon would not allow any characters to be killed off and demanded the crew add certain details suggesting that they survived or in some cases, rewrite the episodes to where they would not die. They complied, however did so in an intentionally forced and sarcastic way to purposely convey their disagreement and reluctance toward the decision, such as the sarcastic "No characters were harmed in this episode" end-card message at the end of the episode "Hamstergeddon" where many background characters "died" onscreen.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/><ref name="Tierney, Adam"/>

	In the ] for the episode "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy", Jhonen Vasquez reveals that the original idea for the episode was for Zim to kill Dib off permanently, and for Dib to be replaced with a new kid named Louie. But once again, Nickelodeon would not allow any characters to be killed off permanently and so this did not end up happening.<ref>Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). ''Invader Zim'' volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref>

	In "Door to Door" the ] world that Zim shows people was originally going to involve a demolished city that resembled New York, but Nickelodeon demanded that this be changed due to its similarities to ]. On reflection, Vasquez said that he prefers the new virtual reality world to the old one, since he does not like the idea of a real-life city existing in ''Invader Zim''.<ref name="107 Facts"/><ref name="autogenerated2004"/><ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/> The original version of this scene can be found online.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WD59bz29Z2c\|title=Invader Zim - Door to Door (Banned 9/11 scene/Edited scene)\|date=5 February 2016\|publisher=\|via=YouTube}}</ref>

	One of the biggest problems Nickelodeon had with the show before it premiered was with Dib's design. Vasquez wanted Dib to wear a trench coat, but Nickelodeon opted against this because they feared Dib's clothing would remind people of the ], in which the two teenagers responsible for the shootings both wore trench coats during the attack. Nickelodeon ultimately lost this fight and Dib ended up wearing a trench coat in the show.<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref name="107 Facts"/>

	Later, Nickelodeon wanted to cut Dib from the show outright because they did not think he was funny or interesting enough. Vasquez fought back with a project called "God Save the Dib", which involved making slight changes to Dib's character to make him more funny and interesting in order to avoid Nickelodeon cutting him from the show. One notable change that came out of "God Save the Dib" was making Dib's head bigger than his body, which became a reoccurring joke throughout the series.<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/>

	The original name for Gaz's ] was going to be "Game Slave Advanced", a spoof of ]'s handheld game console, the ]. However, the people at Nintendo did not like this parody and threatened to sue Nickelodeon if the name was used. So the name was changed to "Game Slave" instead.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/>

	Vasquez wanted to add some red blood splatters to certain violent scenes in the episode "Bestest Friend", but Nickelodeon forbade this.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/> Also, at end of "Bestest Friend", Keef was originally going to fall off of a building and onto a power line, which would have electrocuted him, but Nickelodeon was worried that kids might try to imitate this behavior and demanded that it be changed. The next idea was that Keef gets run over by a car, and spins around on the tire as it drives away, but Nickelodeon denied this scene too, this time for being "too violent". In the final version, Keef gets attacked by a squirrel and falls off of a building, which Nickelodeon was fine with.<ref name="Invader Zim Deleted scenes">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/archives/deleted.html\|title=The Amazing Invader Zim Website > Archives\|website=www.buzzyworld.com\|access-date=2018-10-25\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106173121/http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/archives/deleted.html\|archive-date=2018-11-06\|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). Invader Zim volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Bestest Friend" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref>

	In the episode "Hobo 13", Skoodge was going to be shown eating his own skin to survive, but Nickelodeon denied this scene and even the ''Invader Zim'' crew admitted that they thought it was "too much".<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/>

	In the original ending of the episode "Walk of Doom", Zim and GIR were dropped off in a ] with Mexican music playing in the background and a banner reading "Welcome to Mexico". Feeling that it would come off as racist, Nickelodeon denied this and the scenery was changed to a vaguely Mexican-looking, but still filthy town, the music was changed to disco music and the banner was changed to say "CARNE", which translates into "MEAT".<ref name="Invader Zim Deleted scenes"/><ref>Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). ''Invader Zim'' volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Walk of Doom" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref>

	Originally, the episodes "Dark Harvest" and "Bestest Friend" were supposed to air together, but Nickelodeon would not allow this, saying that those two episodes are "too twisted" to air together. So instead, "Dark Harvest" aired with "Germs" and "Bestest Friend" aired with "NanoZim". Additionally, "Dark Harvest" was originally supposed to be called "The Hearts and Lungs of Zim's Darkness", but Nickelodeon denied this title.<ref name="107 Facts"/>

	In response to these censorships and restrictions, the writers of ''Invader Zim'' slipped in ways to poke fun at Nickelodeon, or to simply go against their wishes. This includes the character Nick, who is a boy that is always happy and a not-so-subtle reference to Nickelodeon's frequent demands that Vasquez make the show "happier" and more appealing to certain viewers, which Vasquez always detested.<ref name="CBR">{{cite web \| url=https://www.cbr.com/best-invader-zim-episodes/ \| title=Doom Doom Doom: The 16 Best Episodes of Invader Zim \| author=Aitchison, Sean \| publisher=] \| date=13 April 2017 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129100104/https://www.cbr.com/best-invader-zim-episodes/ \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	===Bloody GIR===
	"Bloody GIR", which depicts an image of GIR covered in blood, was created when series creator Jhonen Vasquez illustrated GIR covered in blood and wanted to put this drawing into an episode of ''Invader Zim''. Nickelodeon, however, prohibited it.<ref name="107 Facts"/><ref name="Invader Zim Bloody GIR Hunt">{{cite web \|url=http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/archives/bloodygir.html \|title=Invader Zim Bloody GIR Hunt \|access-date=2018-10-25 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020193047/http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/archives/bloodygir.html \|archive-date=2017-10-20 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Director Steve Ressel and illustrator Chris Graham then snuck the forbidden drawing into a single frame of the episode "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy". Post-production supervisor Jason Stiff has confirmed that the image does indeed appear in that episode,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/askjason/ \|title=Ask Jason Stiff \|access-date=2008-01-02 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229170420/http://www.buzzyworld.com/zim/askjason/ \|archive-date=2008-02-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref> and Ressel also confirmed its existence in interviews.<ref name="Invader Zim Bloody GIR Hunt"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://roosterteeth.com/post/1549326 \| publisher=] \| title=Invader Zim Bloody GIR}}</ref> The image of Bloody GIR was reportedly scattered throughout the "last fourteen episodes" of the series by Ressel and Graham.<ref name="Garis, Mary Grace">{{cite web \| url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/66100-6-hard-truths-from-invader-zim-that-other-cartoons-sugar-coated-for-you \| title=6 Hard Truths From 'Invader Zim' That Other Cartoons Sugar Coated For You \| publisher=] \| author=Garis, Mary Grace \| date=23 February 2015 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073438/https://www.bustle.com/articles/66100-6-hard-truths-from-invader-zim-that-other-cartoons-sugar-coated-for-you \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Powell, Dougie"/> Bloody GIR can be seen the most clearly during the intro to the episode "Mortos der Soulstealer".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdo7HprDJvg\|title=Invader Zim Bloody GIR\|date=28 March 2010\|publisher=\|via=YouTube}}</ref> Although the idea for Bloody GIR was confirmed by Ressel not to have surfaced until the episode "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy", some claim to have found it in earlier episodes of the series, such as "Dark Harvest" and "Attack of the Saucer Morons". Additionally, some people have claimed that Bloody GIR was meant to debut in the episode "GIR Goes Crazy and Stuff", in which GIR was supposed to be covered in blood while floating with the data canister and draining humans, but this directly contradicts Ressel's statements on the matter.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/>

	Many people believe that Bloody GIR was the reason behind the cancellation of ''Invader Zim''. However, Vasquez has revealed that Nickelodeon did not find out about the image's inclusion until after the show's cancellation. Vasquez also stated that when it was discovered by Nickelodeon, they were not particularly bothered by it, since kids would not notice it anyway.<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/>

	Certain images of Bloody GIR can only be seen in a frame-by-frame viewing. Otherwise, it will be a flash, or, in some cases, blended into the movements of the animation. Bloody GIR is never animated and will always appear as a still image. However, the opacity and size of the Bloody GIR is varied.

	==Cancellation==
	{{Quote box \| quote=The kids who loved '']'' were not fans of ''Zim''. ''SpongeBob'' was Nick's flagship show ''Invader Zim'' was cancelled. This ended up being tragically ironic, since the market for cartoons that appealed to older audiences was just a few years away with shows like '']'' and '']''. — Sean Aitchison from '']''<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/cartoons-canceled-terrible-reasons/ \| title=15 Great Cartoons Cancelled For Terrible Reasons \| author=Sean Aitchison \| website=Screen Rant \| date=January 17, 2018 \| accessdate=May 5, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506034417/https://screenrant.com/cartoons-canceled-terrible-reasons/ \| archive-date=May 6, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
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	On the subject of why ''Invader Zim'' was ], creator of the show Jhonen Vasquez said, "I could go on and on with variations of the most fantastic reasons for why the show was cancelled, but in the end, even I couldn't give you the whole and accurate truth for why the show got pulled," he wrote in a lengthy post on his website in 2010, nearly eight years after the show wrapped. "The most likely culprits are simply ratings and the sheer expense of the show, which was monstrously expensive at the time, especially when compared to more modern, flash-based savings fests."<ref name="Invader Zim Fact #2">{{cite web \|url=http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=1229 \|author=Vasquez, Jhonen \|publisher=questionsleep.com \|title=Invader Zim Fact #2 \|date=2 March 2010 \|access-date=29 November 2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119215547/http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=1229 \|archive-date=19 January 2012 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	Nearly nine years later in 2019, Vasquez was interviewed by ] and said:
	{{quote\|text=I never point to any one particular thing The show could've come out at any point in history and I don't think it would ever really be appropriate... I think there's always horrible things happening in the world and genuine comedy comes from horrible things. At the time, it just happened to be things like ] and ] and then people freak out because they don't want to offend anyone's sensibilities. It's a justified response to a certain extent; there's people who have been affected and they don't want to be reminded of this awful stuff… I just think that it did not jive well with Nickelodeon's image.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-creator-of-the-invader-zim-movie-cares-nothing-for-your-puny-human-nostalgia?amp \| title=The Creator Of The Invader Zim Movie Cares Nothing For Your Puny Human Nostalgia \| author=Weiss, Josh \| website=Syfy \| date=13 August 2019 \| accessdate=18 August 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819043544/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-creator-of-the-invader-zim-movie-cares-nothing-for-your-puny-human-nostalgia%3Famp \| archive-date=19 August 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>}}

	In an interview with ] in 2018, Richard Horvitz, the voice of Zim, was questioned about why the show got cancelled; he responded:
	{{quote\|text=There's been a lot of rumors that have abounded for years about why ''Invader Zim'' was canceled. People think it's the Bloody GIR episode, because there's a quick subliminal shot of GIR all bloodied, but that’s not it at all. Nickelodeon knew about that shot and they didn't seem to mind. But what is this plain simple fact: We had horrible ratings. There were two things that were going on in 2001. Our ratings were not doing well, our demographic at the time was not '']'' demographic, which is what we premiered with, and we premiered to really, really good critical acclaim. But ratings-wise, the only real barometer target audience, 6 to 10 year olds, and I think that it was a little too much for that , and the parents also might have thought it was a little graphic for them. Our ratings never really got off the ground. One other thing that people often forget, is that the show premiered in March of 2001. By September of 2001, we had the horrible downing of the twin towers. Given the mood of the country at the time, I don't think people wanted to see shows that were about any kind of destruction or anything that had to do with someone trying to conquer the Earth.<ref name="doom">{{cite web \| url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/doom-the-voice-of-invader-zim-teases-upcoming-movie-and-reveals-why-the-show-was-cancelled?amp \| title=DOOM! THE VOICE OF INVADER ZIM TEASES UPCOMING MOVIE AND REVEALS WHY THE SHOW WAS CANCELLED \| publisher=] \| author=Weiss, Josh \| date=March 30, 2018 \| access-date=October 21, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022035030/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/doom-the-voice-of-invader-zim-teases-upcoming-movie-and-reveals-why-the-show-was-cancelled?amp \| archive-date=October 22, 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>}}

	==Episodes==
	{{Main\|List of Invader Zim episodes}}
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	==Broadcast history==
	When ''Invader Zim'' was ], Nickelodeon had desired a ] of "mature, action-oriented" programming for an older demographic to compete with some of the stuff that ] was doing at the time.<ref name="Nickelodeon Magazine Comic"/> But for unknown reasons, ''Invader Zim'' was the only series green lit for this experiment and this block of "mature, action-oriented" shows never ended up happening.<ref name="Nickelodeon Magazine Comic"/><ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.cbr.com/jhonen-vasquez-comics-invader-zim/amp/ \| title=How Jhonen Vasquez Went From Indie Comics To Invader Zim \| author=Gramuglia, Anthony \| publisher=Comic Book Resources \| date=15 May 2019 \| access-date=31 July 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731185806/https://www.cbr.com/jhonen-vasquez-comics-invader-zim/amp/ \| archive-date=31 July 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> By the time the show was made, Nickelodeon had decided that they were no longer interested in trying to reach an older audience,<ref name="no good">{{Cite web \| url=https://www.cbr.com/canceled-cartoons/amp/ \| title=15 Incredible Cartoons That Were Canceled (For No Good Reason) \| author=Collins, Hannah \| date=18 November 2017 \| publisher=] \| access-date=6 May 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506150225/https://www.cbr.com/canceled-cartoons/amp/ \| archive-date=6 May 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> which left ''Invader Zim'' hard to place in an appropriate time slot suitable for its originally intended demographic. ''Invader Zim'' ultimately, ended up being sandwiched between '']'' and '']'', which did not feel like a suitable time slot for the show, according to the creator.<ref name="Nickelodeon Magazine Comic"/><ref name="Tierney, Adam"/> ''Invader Zim'' was originally intended for 11–15 year olds,<ref name="reasons"/> but due to its poor time slot placement, it ended up being viewed primarily by 6–10 year olds, many of whom were turned off by the show's dark and disturbing nature, resulting in the show receiving poor ratings and viewership.<ref name="doom"/><ref name="Invader Zim Fact #2"/><ref name="Nickelodeon Cans INVADER ZIM"/><ref name="Godfrey, Leigh"/>

	Even though ''Invader Zim'' usually aired later at night, the show never found a time slot that the creators of the program thought was suitable for it and the show continuously suffered in ratings amongst 6–10 year olds, Nickelodeon's core demographic.<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref name="Godfrey, Leigh"/><ref name="Nickelodeon Cans INVADER ZIM"/>

	In an interview with '']'' in 2004, Jhonen Vasquez said that when it became apparent that Nickelodeon was the "place for kids" but not "kids who want their eyes ripped out", they had asked for ''Invader Zim'' to be transferred to ] or a more "adult network" similar to what Nickelodeon had previously done with '']'', as the series did not feel right on Nickelodeon and would have likely found greater success elsewhere. This never ended up happening and instead, Nickelodeon buried the show with ever-changing time slots, which further hurt the show's ratings.<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/>

	''Invader Zim'' premiered on March 30, 2001, and contains 20 episodes in its first season. At the beginning of the series, new episodes of ''Invader Zim'' were aired on Friday nights usually at 9:00PM (]/]).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nickandmore.com/2001/01/17/invader-zim-premieres-friday-march-30-on-nickelodeon/ \| title="Invader ZIM" Premieres Friday, March 30 on Nickelodeon \| author=News Archiver \| date=17 January 2001 \| publisher=nickandmore.com}}</ref><ref name="gets">{{cite web \| url=https://www.chron.com/entertainment/amp/Nickelodeon-gets-edgy-with-Odd-Parents-and-ZIM-2022230.php \| title=Nickelodeon gets edgy with Odd Parents and ZIM \| author=Berkowitz, Lana \| publisher=] \| date=29 March 2001 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129054443/https://www.chron.com/entertainment/amp/Nickelodeon-gets-edgy-with-Odd-Parents-and-ZIM-2022230.php \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/9555 \| title=It Is Recommended That You Watch INVADER ZIM \| author=Staff \| date=13 July 2001 \| publisher=] \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129100150/http://www.aintitcool.com/node/9555 \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2001, Nickelodeon officially renewed the series for a second season, which was originally planned to consist of 20 episodes.<ref name="Godfrey, Leigh"/>

	''Invader Zim'''s Friday night time slot ceased with the episode, "Door to Door" which was originally scheduled to premiere on September 14, 2001.<ref name="Door to Door"/> But after the attacks of ], three days prior, "Door to Door" and its paired episode "FBI Warning of Doom" ended up getting abruptly pulled from Nickelodeon's schedule and pushed back over six months to March 2002. This was partly because "Door to Door" contained a violent scene which resembled the attacks of ], that now needed to be cut and re-done; but also due to the "blanket fears that anything remotely violent would be received as being in poor taste" given the atmosphere and condition of the country at the time.<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref name="Door to Door">{{cite web\|url=https://archive.org/details/InvaderZim-DoortoDoorOriginal \| title=Invader Zim - Door to Door (Banned Variation) \| publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/><ref name="doom"/><ref name="autogenerated2004">Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). ''Invader Zim'' volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Door to Door" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref> ''Invader Zim'' suffered creatively after ] and Nickelodeon began frequently and inconveniently changing the shows' time slots with little promotion for new episodes which led to an even further drop in ratings and viewership.<ref name="Tierney, Adam"/><ref name="doom"/>

	The uncut version of "Door to Door" was accidentally aired on Nickelodeon on March 29, 2002, which was the first time the episode premiered. All subsequent airings of "Door to Door" were of the cut version.<ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.revolutionsf.com/article.php?id=2091 \| title=Invader Zim: Countdown of Doom \| author=Crowe, Joe \| date=24 December 2003 \| publisher=revolutionsf.com \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100855/http://www.revolutionsf.com/article.php?id=2091 \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	In January 2002, Nickelodeon announced that they had plans to cancel the series.<ref name="Godfrey, Leigh">{{cite web \| url=https://www.awn.com/news/invader-zim-cancelled \| title=Invader Zim Cancelled \| publisher=] \| author=Godfrey, Leigh \| date=January 21, 2002 \| access-date=October 31, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608203910/https://www.awn.com/news/invader-zim-cancelled \| archive-date=June 8, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Upon hearing this announcement, many fans became outraged at Nickelodeon for scheduling ''Invader Zim'' for poor and frequently changing time slots towards the end of its run and for not providing the show with a good amount of promotional attention compared to some of their other shows at the time.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://animatedviews.com/2006/invader-zim-house-box-complete-set/ \| title=Invader Zim: House Box Complete Set \| author=Figueiredo, Rodney \| date=4 July 2006 \| publisher=animatedviews.com \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022033714/http://animatedviews.com/2006/invader-zim-house-box-complete-set/ \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Almost immediately after the announcement was made, fans launched an online petition to try to change Nickelodeon's mind or get the show picked up by a different network, and even though the petition collected over 55,000 signatures by April 2002, it was not enough to prevent Nickelodeon from canceling the show.<ref name="Invader Zim Cancelled">{{cite web \| url=https://www.thenortherner.com/news/2002/04/22/invader-zim-cancelled/ \| title=Invader Zim Cancelled \| publisher=TheNortherner \| date=4 April 2002 \| access-date=31 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031173755/https://www.thenortherner.com/news/2002/04/22/invader-zim-cancelled/ \| archive-date=31 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	The episode "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" was broadcast out of order, as evident by the presence of the new character, Minimoose, who did not get a proper introduction. Minimoose's introductory episode is called "Nubs of Doom" and was originally intended to air before "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever", but because Nickelodeon was planning on canceling the series, the show's staff had to pick and choose their final episodes very carefully and Jhonen Vasquez said he was more excited for "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever", so that episode was made instead, leaving "Nubs of Doom" unfinished.<ref name="107 Facts"/><ref>Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). ''Invader Zim'' volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref>

	The final episode of the series, "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever", premiered on Nickelodeon on December 10, 2002. The show finished with a total of 27 of its initially contracted 40 episodes<ref name="Invader Zim Cancelled"/> leaving at least 17 episode segments unfinished.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/> Concept art, scripts, voice recordings, storyboards and animatics for some of these unfinished episodes can be found in the special features of some of the DVDs or online. Six of the completed second-season episodes initially went unreleased. These episodes would first appear on DVD in 2004 and later made their television debut on ] from June 10 to August 19, 2006.<ref name="S2RT"/>

	On December 24, 2011, the series' pilot made its television debut on Nicktoons (it had previously only been seen on DVD)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1679563.php/Nickelodeon-s-full-holiday-programming-and-previews-for-2011\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017123238/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/news/article_1679563.php/Nickelodeon-s-full-holiday-programming-and-previews-for-2011\|url-status=dead\|title=Nickelodeon's full holiday programming and previews for 2011 - Monsters and Critics<!-- Bot generated title -->\|archivedate=October 17, 2013}}</ref> after an eight-hour marathon and followed by the result of Nicktoons' "Girreatest Zim Moments" online poll.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nicktoons.nick.com/games/girreatest-zim-moments-ranking-game.html\|title=Girreatest Zim Moments Ranking Game - Play Cartoon Games - Nicktoons Games<!-- Bot generated title -->\|publisher=\|access-date=2011-12-11\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630064829/http://nicktoons.nick.com/games/girreatest-zim-moments-ranking-game.html\|archive-date=2013-06-30\|url-status=dead\|df=}}</ref>

	Reruns of ''Invader Zim'' have been airing on ]<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/> since the channel's launch on May 1, 2002. The series premiered on ] for the first time on January 2, 2019, with a seven-hour marathon<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.teennick.com/shows/tvschedule \| title=schedule \| date=2-3 January 2019 \| publisher=] \| access-date=3 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101022125/http://www.teennick.com/shows/tvschedule \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> before returning nightly as of January 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.teennick.com/shows/tvschedule \| title=schedule \| date=7 January 2020 \| publisher=] \| access-date=7 January 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101022125/http://www.teennick.com/shows/tvschedule \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Both seasons of ''Invader Zim'' are available for download on the ]<ref>{{cite press release\|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2006/1106-moviestv.htm \|title=Invader ZIM to be on the XBOX Live marketplace \|publisher=] \|date=2006-11-06 \|accessdate=2007-05-15 \|url-status=dead \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061211062527/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/2006/1106-moviestv.htm \|archivedate=2006-12-11 \|df= }}</ref> and ]. In addition, the entire series is available for purchase on ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://macenstein.com/default/archives/329 \|title=Invader ZIM comes to iTunes \|date=2006-06-20 \|accessdate=2007-05-15 \|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216205243/http://macenstein.com/default/archives/329 \|archivedate=2007-02-16 \|url-status=dead \|df= }}</ref> The entire series is also available for streaming on ] and ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://decider.com/show/invader-zim/ \|title=where to stream Invader Zim \|publisher=] \|access-date=2018-11-22 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181123024346/https://decider.com/show/invader-zim/ \|archive-date=2018-11-23 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	==Reception and legacy==
	===Critical reception===
	{{Quote box \| quote=There really aren't any attempts to be subtle with the material. It is flat out disgusting at times, and that's what makes it shine. The truly random and dark humor of ''Invader Zim'' was too unique to be copied, but a nice representation of the kinds of programming seen at the time, with shows like '']'' and '']'' pushing the boundaries of what was considered acceptable children's television. From Zim growing a massive pimple with hypnotic powers, to the class pet hamster, Peepi, evolving into a colossal beast known as "Ultra Peepi", to the glorious introduction of Mini Moose, the show had enough originality to last it a decade.\|source = —Tim Jones from '']''<ref name="Jones, Tim">{{cite web \| url=https://dailycollegian.com/2011/02/invader-zim-a-cult-classic/ \| title=Invader Zim a cult classic \| publisher=] \| author=Jones, Tim \| date=February 9, 2011 \| access-date=October 22, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073653/https://dailycollegian.com/2011/02/invader-zim-a-cult-classic/ \| archive-date=October 22, 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
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	'']'''s Spencer Coriaty wrote: "Backed by some of the most cutting edge animation at the time, and still breathtaking by today's standards, ''Invader Zim'' is like a '']'' fan's dream come true. It seamlessly blends sci-fi, action and comedy into one twisted and hilarious cartoon with superb voice acting and visionary direction."<ref name="Screen"/> Kristy Punchko from '']'' praised the series' satirical themes and how it "relished in weird, pushed boundaries, and dared to be unapologetically stupid". Punchko also offered praise for the humor in ''Invader Zim'', saying: "Colliding the sublimely silly with the cerebral, ''Invader Zim'' played as seminal precursor to subversive sci-fi shows like ''].''"<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://archive.nerdist.com/invader-zim-best-episodes-list/ \| title=The 10 Best Episodes Of Invader Zim \| author=Puchko, Kristy \| publisher=] \| date=4 April 2017 \| access-date=23 July 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723211008/https://archive.nerdist.com/invader-zim-best-episodes-list/ \| archive-date=23 July 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Becca James, writing for '']'' said, "''Invader Zim'' was destined for a cult following. From its seemingly bizarre nature to its too-early demise, brought a darker form of entertainment to welcomed critical acclaim for straddling the line between child and adult entertainment constant depiction of Earth as a complete shitcan only adds to this dingy, but delightful program."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://tv.avclub.com/the-best-animated-series-ever-from-adventure-time-to-w-1798277370 \| title=The best animated series ever, from Adventure Time to The Zeta Project is \| author=James, Becca \| publisher=] \| date=16 February 2015 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125025433/https://tv.avclub.com/the-best-animated-series-ever-from-adventure-time-to-w-1798277370 \| archive-date=25 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	{{Quote box \| quote=There were some elementary schoolers who fell hard and fast for , while their older siblings — or parents — found a reason to tune into Nickelodeon again. \| source = —Allegra Frank<ref name="Frank"/>
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	Allegra Frank from '']'' said: {{quote\|text= in a story-focused half-hour unlike anything ever aired on Nickelodeon previously. ''Invader Zim'' had a villain at its center, years before '']'' and '']'' popularized that dramatic convention for adult audiences. As a character, Zim was mostly unlikable; the show's color palette was narrow and unfriendly, and the entire design of the series — interiors covered in grime, streets covered in garbage, on-screen televisions full of screaming ads — dared viewers to be turned off. While jokes could easily revolve around the high-pitched screams of Zim's useless robot companion, GIR, the comedy was also often derived from much darker places, like harvesting organs from living children and lice outbreaks and characters slowly turning into a sentient . Dib wanted to kill Zim, after all; that's not usually the subject of children's TV.<ref name="Frank"/>}} Sam Thielman from '']'' said, "'s sense of humor is somehow dark without being bleak; even when the show takes its cues from horror movies it's often quite scary, but it's somehow never too much. ''Invader Zim'' didn’t last nearly long enough, but it did spawn a cult following almost immediately and became a password for alienated millennials and teenagers everywhere."<ref name="Guardian"/> Alex Bedder, from '']'', said, "Essentially the black sheep of the animated Nickelodeon family, ''Invader Zim'' never quite stuck its landing, but it became a beloved and off-kilter fan favorite. There are random, twitchy characters, the word "doom" is overused, and there are countless other illogical outbursts. But the common thread weaving all of the madness together is its original, sick, and sometimes oddly-intelligent sense of humor."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://nyulocal.com/best-of-netflix-instant-watch-anti-disney-childhood-cult-classics-1e4fc1dc8174 \| title=Best of Netflix Instant Watch: Anti-Disney Childhood Cult Classics \| author=Bedder, Alex \| date=12 April 2012 \| publisher=]}}</ref> In an article he wrote for '']'', animation historian, ] said: "I always thought highly of , but watching it again this weekend reminded me how good it truly was. I laugh long and hard at incidents, situations and visuals on , and if there is any justice it should be ranked alongside the likes of '']'' and '']''."<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/invader-zim-on-dvd-23425.html \| title=Invader Zim on dvd \| author=Beck, Jerry \| date=17 May 2010 \| publisher=]}}</ref>

	Mary Grace Garis from '']'' praised ''Invader Zim'' for how it does not sugarcoat reality, saying, "You can't deny that really put in some heavy, soul crushing messages between "The Doom Song" and all those rubber piggies. And I'd say that a la '']'', they did a really good job of hiding adult lessons in a children's cartoon, but well... I'm pretty sure they were a bit more blatant in delivering the news that we were all doomed."<ref name="Garis, Mary Grace"/> Kayla Cobb, of '']'' said, "If you prefer your humor to be equal parts dark and random, then it's time to re-watch this short-lived Nicktoon. can best be characterized by its sarcasm, cruelty, and violence. This is a show that creates a disturbing giant monster baby fusion in one episode and labels the ultimate face of horror as a room with a moose the next. So yeah. It's kind of all over the place, which is why we love it."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://decider.com/2016/04/20/best-cartoons-to-watch-while-high/ \| title=The Best Cartoons To Stream When You're Blazed \| author=Cobb, Kayla \| publisher=] \| date=20 April 2016 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129054421/https://decider.com/2016/04/20/best-cartoons-to-watch-while-high/ \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Lana Berkowitz, from The '']'' praised ''Invader Zim'''s art-style and color palette saying, "The series has an appropriately gloomy look of impending doom colored with dark reds and black, and a dash of alien green. The animation's angular look and the characters' big, expressive eyes give ''Invader Zim'' a distinctive look."<ref name="gets"/>

	'']'''s Steven Oxman, wrote, " captures a nice blend of the innocent and the satirical". Further stating that, "The artwork isn't especially original but still manages to create a nicely off-center vision of Earth and its inhabitants. Vasquez and co-writer Rob Hummel throw in some clever quips at life on this planet, taking aim particularly at the doomsaying schoolteacher, Ms. Bitters Kevin Manthei's music provides strong accompaniment to the escapades."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://variety.com/2001/tv/reviews/invader-zim-1200467071/amp/ \| title=Invader Zim review \| author=Oxman, Steven \| publisher=] \| date=28 March 2011 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129054409/https://variety.com/2001/tv/reviews/invader-zim-1200467071/amp/ \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Sean Fitz-Gerald from '']'' wrote: "Though ''Invader Zim'' came from Jhonen Vasquez, the same beautifully twisted mind behind ''Johnny the Homicidal Maniac'', the manages to hold off on graphic violence and obscenities without losing all its bite. The spastic , along with the world around him, capitalizes on cheeky, masochistic, and random humor in ways viewers of all ages can appreciate."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-old-nickelodeon-tv-shows-cartoons-streaming-hulu \| title=The 6 Nickelodeon Cartoons to Rewatch on Hulu Right Now \| author=Fitz-Gerald, Sean \| date=3 March 2017 \| publisher=] \| access-date=13 July 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713223534/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-old-nickelodeon-tv-shows-cartoons-streaming-hulu \| archive-date=13 July 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Joe Matar writing for '']'' wrote: "''Invader Zim'' is a brilliant piece of unsettling, grotesque horror, with a heart of goofiness, which is a big part of its appeal. The incorporation of cel-shaded CGI and lots of sharp geometric shapes actually enhanced the look rather than came off as a cheap shortcut."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/invader-zim/247377/the-20-best-invader-zim-episodes \| title=The 20 Best Invader Zim Episodes \| author=Matar, Joe \| date=5 May 2018 \| publisher=Den of Geek \| access-date=13 July 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713223536/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/invader-zim/247377/the-20-best-invader-zim-episodes \| archive-date=13 July 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Andy Patrizio of '']'' praised the colors and the CGI imagery in ''Invader Zim'', but criticized how Zim is "always shrieking and yelling at the top of his lungs" and the inconsistencies between episodes, but added "When the show hits, it hits big."<ref name="IGN Doom Doom Doom">{{cite web \| url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/07/invader-zim-volume-1-doom-doom-doom \| title=Invader Zim Volume 1: Doom Doom Doom \| author=Patrizio, Andy \| date=7 May 2004 \| accessdate=24 September 2019 \| website=IGN \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924232313/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/07/invader-zim-volume-1-doom-doom-doom \| archive-date=24 September 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	George Dvorsky, from '']'', specifically praised the character GIR, saying, "Science fiction has portrayed its fair share of glitchy and bumbling robots over the years, but none hold a candle to ''Invader Zim'''s GIR. Quite possibly the most erratic and unhelpful robot to ever hit the screen, GIR has become one the most loved and often quoted characters to appear in a sci-fi cartoon in years."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/5907118/why-invader-zims-gir-should-be-your-favorite-robot-sidekick/amp \| title=Why Invader Zim's GIR should be your favorite robot sidekick \| author=Dvorsky, George \| date=2 May 2012 \| publisher=] \| access-date=27 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729062713/http://io9.gizmodo.com/5907118/why-invader-zims-gir-should-be-your-favorite-robot-sidekick/amp \| archive-date=29 July 2016 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Lynne Heffley, writing for '']'' said "The deliriously original ''Invader Zim'' rocks" offering praise for the show's humor and art-style, calling it a "visual feast of geometric lines, strange angles, vaulting curves, fantastic, transforming machines and odd, shadowed places."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2001/mar/30/entertainment/ca-44470 \| title=Zany 'ZIM,' 'Oddparents' Land on Nickelodeon Lineup \| author=Heffley, Lynne \| publisher=] \| date=30 March 2001}}</ref> Sean Aitchison from '']'' said, "''Invader Zim'' not only holds up incredibly well, it also feels like it was rather ahead of its time and maybe it would have lasted longer today. The weird humor, the eccentric characters and even the premise all feel like a show that would have easily gotten green-lit in the modern cartoon renaissance that began with '']''. The show only ran for two seasons, which makes it such a shame when you realize how much it would have thrived in modern times."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.cbr.com/good-and-bad-cartoons-from-the-00s/ \| title=Keep It 2000: 8 Cartoons From The '00s That Hold Up (And 7 That Don't) \| author=Aitchison, Sean \| date=14 October 2017 \| publisher=] \| access-date=20 March 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328065456/https://www.cbr.com/good-and-bad-cartoons-from-the-00s/ \| archive-date=28 March 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> On the ] website '']'', ''Invader Zim'' currently holds a 100% approval rating based on 13 reviews. The website's critical consensus for season one reads: "The right balance of dark humor and spastic earnestness make ''Invader Zim'' a creepy kid's cartoon worthy of its cult following."<ref name="S1RT">{{cite web \| url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/invader_zim/s01 \| title=Invader Zim season one \| website=Rotten Tomatoes \| accessdate=22 September 2019}}</ref>

	The now-defunct magazine ''Christian Parenting Today'' negatively criticized ''Invader Zim'' in their May 2001 issue, written by Jennifer Mangan, calling the show "non-Christian", "immoral", "offensive", "blasphemous", "unsuitable for Christian children" and "insulting towards Christian values and beliefs" due to the show's dark nature and negative characters like Gaz and Ms. Bitters, among other complaints.<ref>{{cite magazine \| last=Mangan \| first=Jennifer \| title=Invader Zim.(a couple of unsuitable television programs for children)(Brief Article) \| magazine=Christian Parenting Today \| publisher=Christianity Today, Inc. \| date=May 1, 2001}}</ref> '']'''s Andrea Graham wrote more negatively of ''Invader Zim'', praising the show's "laugh-out-loud" humor, but criticizing the way that Zim has a complete lack of concern for all life, how humans are depicted as less-than-intelligent life forms, how human society is depicted as a terrible disgusting place, the very frequent use of verbal insults, and that there is no good messages or good role models in the show.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/invader-zim \| title=Invader Zim review \| author=Graham, Andrea \| publisher=] \| access-date=2018-11-28 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129100134/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/invader-zim \| archive-date=2018-11-29 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Some parents have criticized ''Invader Zim'' for its pessimistic portrayal of humanity, the near constant-level of screaming among the characters, as well as the large amounts of verbal insults and threats, and the disturbing and disgusting content, calling it "unnecessary", "misanthropic", "too scary for children" and "inappropriate for children."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://bsa.govt.nz/decisions/3182-mace-and-television-new-zealand-ltd-2005-094 \| title=Mace and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2005-094 \| author=Mace, Timothy Bennett \| publisher=] \| date=28 September 2005 \| access-date=28 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129054431/https://bsa.govt.nz/decisions/3182-mace-and-television-new-zealand-ltd-2005-094 \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/the-best-old-nickelodeon-shows/invader-zim \| title=The Best Nickelodeon Shows & Cartoons \| author=Hoyte, Nikeita \| publisher=Complex \| date=16 April 2019 \| accessdate=24 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://animesuperhero.com/the-wonderful-horror-of-invader-zim/amp/ \| title=The Wonderful Horror of "Invader Zim" \| author=Zeus, Maxie \| date=17 July 2005 \| publisher=animesuperhero.com \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101145302/https://animesuperhero.com/the-wonderful-horror-of-invader-zim/amp/ \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> According to director Steve Ressel, Nickelodeon held a test screening for the episode "Dark Harvest" during which one kid ran out of the room crying before the episode was over and others were visibly shaken and clearly terrified at what they saw.<ref name="107 Facts"/><ref>Vasquez, Jhonen (2004). ''Invader Zim'' volume 1 DVD commentary for the episode "Dark Harvest" (DVD). Media Blasters.</ref>

	In 2006, '']'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' at number 22 on their list of the Top 25 Primetime Animated Series of All Time<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.ign.com/articles/2006/09/29/top-25-primetime-animated-series-of-all-time?page=3 \| title=Top 25 Primetime Animated Series of All Time \| date=September 28, 2006 \| publisher=IGN}}</ref> and in 2009, ''IGN'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' at number 57 on their list of the Top 100 Animated Series.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.ign.com/lists/top-100-animated-series \| title=Top 100 Animated Series \| publisher=IGN}}</ref> In 2016, '']'' ranked Zim as the 18th Most Memorable Nickelodeon Character.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://ew.com/gallery/nicktoons-most-memorable-characters/amp/ \| title=The 25 Most Memorable Nickelodeon Characters \| author=EW staff \| date=12 August 2016 \| publisher=] \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101100701/https://ew.com/gallery/nicktoons-most-memorable-characters/amp/ \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, '']'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' at number 9 on their list of the 25 Best Nickelodeon Shows<ref name="Screen">{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/best-nickelodeon-shows-ever/ \| title=Nickelodeon's 25 Best TV Shows Ever \| author=Coriaty, Spencer \| date=28 July 2016 \| publisher=] \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101145141/https://screenrant.com/best-nickelodeon-shows-ever/ \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> and '']'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' as the third Best Nickelodeon Cartoon.<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web \| url=https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/30/nickelodeon-nicktoons-spongebob-squarepants-doug \| title=The Five Best Nickelodeon Shows \| author=Thielman, Sam \| date=30 August 2016 \| publisher=The Guardian \| access-date=1 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101145113/https://amp.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/aug/30/nickelodeon-nicktoons-spongebob-squarepants-doug \| archive-date=1 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, '']'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' at number 5 on their list titled, 15 Incredible Cartoons That Were Canceled For No Good Reason.<ref name="no good"/> In 2018, '']'' ranked ''Invader Zim'' at number 60 on their list of The 100 Best Sci-Fi Shows of All Time.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/08/the-50-best-sci-fi-tv-shows-of-all-time.html?p=2 \| title=The 100 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows of All Time \| author=Jackson, Josh \| date=11 September 2018 \| publisher=] \| access-date=28 February 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228130400/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/08/the-50-best-sci-fi-tv-shows-of-all-time.html?p=2 \| archive-date=28 February 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018, ''IGN'' included the episode "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" on their list titled, 10 of the Best Holiday TV Episodes Ever.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/11/10-of-the-best-holiday-tv-episodes-ever \| title=10 of the Best Holiday TV Episodes Ever \| author=Knight, Rosie \| date=11 December 2018 \| accessdate=14 October 2019 \| website=IGN \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014183959/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/11/10-of-the-best-holiday-tv-episodes-ever \| archive-date=14 October 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	===Ratings===
	''Invader Zim'' garnered decent ] for its premiere episode, with a 6.0 rating/17 share (about 1.8 million views) among kids ages 2–11.<ref name="Godfrey, Leigh"/> As the show went on, ratings and viewership began to decline amongst Nickelodeon's target audience of 2–11 year olds.

	While ''Invader Zim'' was popular during its original run, Nickelodeon did not think the show was doing well because they were only focusing on a certain age group of viewers: 2–11 year olds. Even though ''Invader Zim'' was praised by critics and popular with viewers ages 14–18,<ref name="Nat">{{cite web \| url=https://unrealitymag.com/why-its-time-for-an-invader-zim-reboot/ \| title=Why It’s Time for an Invader Zim Reboot \| author=B, Nat \| date=22 January 2019 \| publisher=Unreality Magazine \| access-date=26 January 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127094127/https://unrealitymag.com/why-its-time-for-an-invader-zim-reboot/ \| archive-date=27 January 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/><ref name="Invader Zim Cancelled"/><ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/> the ratings amongst Nickelodeon's core demographic were just not high enough for the network to justify the expenses being put into the show, as ''Invader Zim'' was the most expensive show they were producing at the time.<ref name="Barry">{{cite web \| url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/03/aaron-alexovich-on-his-new-invader-zim-comic-non-s.html \| title=Aaron Alexovich on His New Invader Zim Comic, Non Sequitur Humor and the Power of Hot Topic T-Shirts \| author=Thompson, Barry \| date=March 20, 2015 \| publisher=] \| access-date=January 26, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127035314/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/03/aaron-alexovich-on-his-new-invader-zim-comic-non-s.html \| archive-date=January 27, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Nat"/><ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/> When Nickelodeon saw that some of their other shows with half the budget of ''Invader Zim'' were getting double the desired ratings amongst the 2–11 year old demographic, canceling the show just seemed to be the logical thing to do from a business perspective.<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/><ref name="questionsleep.com">{{cite web \|url=http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=2024 \|author=Vasquez, Jhonen \|publisher=questionsleep.com \|title=Don’t cry for ZIM, he was already dead. \|date=17 September 2010 \|access-date=27 November 2010 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124051738/http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=2024 \|archive-date=24 January 2011 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	Despite the poor ratings the show received during its original run, reruns of ''Invader Zim'' tend to receive average to above average views and ratings.<ref name="Nat"/> In March through July 2010, reruns of ''Invader Zim'' were aired on ]. These reruns became the second highest-rated show on the network, behind '']''.<ref name="questionsleep.com"/>

	===Awards and nominations===
	{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	\|-
	! Year
	! Award
	! Category
	! Nominee(s)
	! Result
	! {{Abbr\|Ref.\|References}}
	\|-
	\| rowspan="8" \| 2001
	\|\| ]
	\| ]
	\| Kyle Menke (Storyboard Artist)
	\| {{won}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://m.emmys.com/shows/invader-zim \| title=Invader Zim \| publisher=] \| date=2001 \| access-date=2018-10-18 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018122301/http://m.emmys.com/shows/invader-zim \| archive-date=2018-10-18 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
	\|-
	\| rowspan="6"\| ]
	\|\| Outstanding Achievement in a Primetime or Late Night Animated Television Production
	\| ] for ''Invader Zim''
	\| {{nom}}
	\| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;" \|<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://annieawards.org/29thwinners.html \| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727191131/http://annieawards.org/29thwinners.html \| archivedate=2011-07-27 \| title=29th Annie Award Nominees and Winners \| publisher=] \| date=2001}}</ref>
	\|-
	\|Outstanding Individual Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production
	\| ] for "]"
	\| {{won}}
	\|-
	\|Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music Score in an Animated Television Production
	\| Kevin Manthei
	\| {{nom}}
	\|-
	\|Outstanding Individual Achievement for Production Design in an Animated Television Production
	\|Jhonen Vasquez
	\| {{nom}}
	\|-
	\|Outstanding Individual Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television Production
	\|Steve Ressel for "Dark Harvest"
	\| {{nom}}
	\|-
	\|Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television Production
	\|Richard Horvitz as Zim
	\| {{nom}}
	\|-
	\|\| World Animation Celebration Awards
	\|\|Best Title Sequence
	\| Jhonen Vasquez, Steve Ressel, Mary Harrington
	\| {{won}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/awards_home.jhtml \| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011172801/http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/awards_home.jhtml \| archivedate=2007-10-11 \| title= Nick Press Awards \| publisher=] \| date=2001}}</ref>
	\|-
	\|rowspan=2\|2002
	\| rowspan=“1”\| ]
	\| Best Animated Television Production
	\| ''Invader Zim''
	\| {{nom}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://annieawards.org/legacy/30th-annie-awards \| title=46TH ANNUAL ANNIE AWARDS LEGACY PAST NOMINEES & WINNERS \| publisher=] \| date=2002 \| access-date=2018-10-18 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018082701/https://annieawards.org/legacy/30th-annie-awards \| archive-date=2018-10-18 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
	\|-
	\|\| 49th ]
	\| Best Sound Editing in Television Animation
	\| ''Invader Zim''
	\| {{nom}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.mixonline.com/.amp/recording/49th-golden-reel-awards-nominees-announced-374013 \| title=49th Golden Reel Awards Nominees Announced \| publisher=] \| date=2002 \| access-date=2018-10-18 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018082632/https://www.mixonline.com/.amp/recording/49th-golden-reel-awards-nominees-announced-374013 \| archive-date=2018-10-18 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
	\|-
	\|rowspan=2\|2020
	\| rowspan=“1”\| ]
	\| ]
	\|] as Zim in '']''
	\|{{nom}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2020-annie-award-winners-complete-list-1258805/item/voice-acting-an-animated-feature-production-2020-annie-award-winners-1269764 \| title='Klaus' Wins Big at Annie Awards for Animation \| author=THR Staff \| date=25 January 2020 \| website=The Hollywood Reporter \| accessdate=25 January 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126061748/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2020-annie-award-winners-complete-list-1258805/item/voice-acting-an-animated-feature-production-2020-annie-award-winners-1269764 \| archive-date=26 January 2020 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
	\|-
	\| 67th Golden Reel Awards
	\| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Non-Theatrical Animation Long Form
	\| ''Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus''
	\| {{nom}}
	\| align=center\|<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/lists/2020-mpse-golden-reel-award-winners-complete-list-1269705 \| title='Ford v Ferrari,' '1917' Collect Wins at MPSE Golden Reel Awards \| author=Giardina, Carolyn \| website=The Hollywood Reporter \| date=19 January 2020 \| accessdate=26 January 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126213650/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/lists/2020-mpse-golden-reel-award-winners-complete-list-1269705 \| archive-date=26 January 2020 \| url-status=live }}</ref>
	\|}

	===InvaderCON===
	''Invader Zim'' has its own ] known as InvaderCON,<ref name="invadercon.com">{{cite web \|url=http://www.invadercon.com/ \|title=invadercon.com \|access-date=2012-02-10 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326014716/http://www.invadercon.com/ \|archive-date=2012-03-26 \|url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=2077 \| title=There’s a Con for Invaders, ya know? \| author=Vasquez, Jhonen \| date=11 January 2011 \| publisher=questionsleep.com \| access-date=20 March 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824234647/http://www.questionsleep.com/mindspill/?p=2077 \| archive-date=24 August 2012 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="merch"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.erictrueheart.com/?p=189 \| title=MEMOIR: INVADERCON MEMORIES \| author=Trueheart, Eric \| date=29 March 2011 \| publisher=erictrueheart.com \| access-date=20 March 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330001052/http://www.erictrueheart.com/?p=189 \| archive-date=30 March 2016 \| url-status=live }}</ref> run by ] (also known as "Green Mustard Entertainment"). The initial event was created to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of ''Invader Zim'' and took place in ], ] on March 26–27, 2011. (The convention's date was set exactly ten years, to the weekend, from when the show first premiered: March 30, 2001.<ref name="InvaderCON II: DOOMCON"/>) Special guests included cast members ], ], ], ] and writer Eric Trueheart.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.invadercon.com/guests/2011guests \|title=InvaderCON 2011 guests \|publisher=invadercon.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232325/http://www.invadercon.com/guests/2011guests \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The convention had over a thousand in attendance and featured many ''Invader Zim''-related panels and activities; including a panel where the voice cast read the scripts for the unfinished episodes "Mopiness of Doom" and "Day of da Spookies".<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://nerdist.com/watch-the-invader-zim-cast-reading-unproduced-scripts/ \| title=WATCH THE "INVADER ZIM" CAST READING UNPRODUCED SCRIPTS \| author=Simon, Perry Michael \| publisher=] \| date=28 March 2011 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232530/https://nerdist.com/watch-the-invader-zim-cast-reading-unproduced-scripts/ \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.themarysue.com/lost-invider-zim-reading/amp/ \| title=Forty Minutes of Joy: The Original Cast of Invader Zim Read Two Unproduced Episodes \| author=Polo, Susana \| publisher=] \| date=28 March 2011 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232354/https://www.themarysue.com/lost-invider-zim-reading/amp/ \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> One dollar of each ticket purchased for InvaderCON was donated to the ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.invadercon.com/about/invadercon2011/tickets \|title=InvaderCON Tickets \|publisher=invadercon.com \|access-date=2018-11-02 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104125927/http://www.invadercon.com/about/invadercon2011/tickets \|archive-date=2018-11-04 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The choice of charity was selected by Richard Horvitz,<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/> who was one of the first guests to be booked. In the end, InvaderCON raised almost $2,000 for JDRF.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.tomcroom.com/2011/04/01/archive/7588/ \| title=InvaderCON (or "I have the bestest friends in the world") \| author=Croom, Tom \| publisher=tomcroom.com \| access-date=2018-11-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104125826/http://www.tomcroom.com/2011/04/01/archive/7588/ \| archive-date=2018-11-04 \| url-status=live }}</ref> InvaderCON was not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Viacom International, Inc. or Nickelodeon.<ref name="InvaderCON II: DOOMCON">{{cite web \|url=http://www.invadercon.com/about \|title=About InvaderCON \|publisher=invadercon.com \|access-date=2012-08-09 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120727043532/http://www.invadercon.com/about/ \|archive-date=2012-07-27 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> But it was confirmed that a few representatives of Nickelodeon attended to observe the turnout and were quoted as being "overwhelmed".<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://animesuperhero.com/nickelodeon-reps-overwhelmed-by-fan-turnout-at-invadercon/ \| title=Nickelodeon Reps "Overwhelmed" By Fan Turnout at InvaderCON \| author=Crumpton, Craig \| publisher=animesuperhero.com \| date=27 March 2011 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232420/https://animesuperhero.com/nickelodeon-reps-overwhelmed-by-fan-turnout-at-invadercon/ \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	InvaderCON was originally intended to be a one time event,<ref name="InvaderCON II: DOOMCON"/> but due to the success of the first InvaderCON and demand from fans, an encore presentation of the convention, InvaderCON II: DOOMCON, took place on July 28–29, 2012, in ], ], featuring all of the previous year's guests<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.laweekly.com/arts/invadercon-ii-doomcon-animated-series-invader-zim-was-canceled-a-decade-ago-but-fans-still-want-to-bring-it-back-2370999 \| title=InvaderCon II: DOOMCON: Animated Series Invader ZIM Was Canceled a Decade Ago, But Fans Still Want to Bring It Back \| author=Ohanesian, Liz \| publisher=] \| date=30 July 2012 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232942/https://www.laweekly.com/arts/invadercon-ii-doomcon-animated-series-invader-zim-was-canceled-a-decade-ago-but-fans-still-want-to-bring-it-back-2370999 \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> (except for Andy Berman)<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.invadercon.com/guests/2012guests/dib \|title=Andy Berman (Canceled) \|publisher=invadercon.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232335/http://www.invadercon.com/guests/2012guests/dib \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> with the addition of series creator ],<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/09/invadercon_ii_doomcon_to_bring.php\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113185908/http://blogs.laweekly.com/stylecouncil/2011/09/invadercon_ii_doomcon_to_bring.php\|url-status=dead\|title=InvaderCON II: DOOMCON to Bring Invader ZIM Creator Jhonen Vasquez to Torrance in July, 2012<!-- Bot generated title -->\|archivedate=November 13, 2011}}</ref> character designer Aaron Alexovich, voice of Professor Membrane ], post-production supervisor Jason Stiff, storyboard artist Ian Graham and a surprise appearance from voice of Almighty Tallest Red ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.invadercon.com/about/faq/\|title=F.A.Q. - InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM - July 26-27, 2014 in Austin, Texas\|website=www.invadercon.com\|access-date=2012-08-09\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424193139/http://www.invadercon.com/about/faq/\|archive-date=2012-04-24\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.invadercon.com/2012/02/05/aaron-alexovich-added-as-a-guest-to-invadercon-ii-doomcon/\|title=Aaron Alexovich added as a Guest to InvaderCON II: DOOMCON! - InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM - July 26-27, 2014 in Austin, Texas\|website=www.invadercon.com\|access-date=2012-02-10\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319221633/http://www.invadercon.com/2012/02/05/aaron-alexovich-added-as-a-guest-to-invadercon-ii-doomcon/\|archive-date=2012-03-19\|url-status=dead}}</ref> During this convention there was a panel where the voice cast read the script for the unfinished episode "The Trial".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=smxyyFnwZMI&t=9s \| title=Invader Zim: The Trial \| date=3 August 2012 \| publisher=\|via=YouTube}}</ref>

	According to InvaderCON's official website:
	{{quote\|text=Since the first InvaderCON was on the East Coast (Atlanta) and due to travel requests on Jhonen’s part, we opted to host InvaderCON II: DOOMCON in California. This was a MASSIVE undertaking on our part since our production team is based in Florida and Georgia. We made it happen, though. Over 1,000 fans from 42 different states and 7 countries showed up near Los Angeles for two days of ''Invader ZIM'' fandom goodness. The show was an expensive risk and a major stress on the Green Mustard Entertainment team – but it was worth it for us to see the fans and families that all appeared to share in the experience. Autographs, panels, breakfast, dinner, puppets, surprise guests, and more added up to a once in a lifetime weekend for the cast, crew, and attendees.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.invadercon.com/archives/1573 \| title=HELP US MAKE INVADERCON 3: FINAL DOOM HAPPEN! \| publisher=invadercon.com \| date=23 April 2013 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022033404/http://www.invadercon.com/archives/1573 \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>}}

	With over 10,000 fans on Facebook asking for another InvaderCON, Wasabi Anime decided to do InvaderCON "one last time".<ref name="Green Mustard Entertainment">{{cite web \| url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wasabianime/invadercon-iii-final-doom-in-austin-texas \| title=InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM in Austin, Texas \| author=Green Mustard Entertainment \| publisher=] \| date=21 June 2013 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232448/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wasabianime/invadercon-iii-final-doom-in-austin-texas \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The third InvaderCON was funded via ] on June 21–July 21, 2013.<ref name="Green Mustard Entertainment"/> The Kickstarter was a success and exceeded its initial goal of $33,333. Wasabi Anime said they wanted the third InvaderCON to be located "in the middle" of where the previous InvaderCONs were located. Thus, Austin, Texas was chosen as its location since it is approximately 1,000 miles from Atlanta (InvaderCON 2011) and 1,300 miles from Los Angeles (InvaderCON 2012.)<ref name="Green Mustard Entertainment"/> InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM took place on July 26–27, 2014 in ].<ref name="invadercon.com"/> Special guests included cast members Richard Steven Horvitz, Melissa Fahn, Rosearik Rikki Simons, Rodger Bumpass and writer Eric Trueheart.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DXqBcKpgsPs&t=11s \| title=InvaderCON 3 - Panel of Doom \| date=3 September 2014 \| publisher=\|via=YouTube}}</ref> At this convention there was a panel where the voice cast read the script for the unfinished episode "Ten Minutes to Doom".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IYDMqaU3JAI \| title=InvaderCON 3: Ten Minutes to DOOM Script Reading Part 1 \| date=28 July 2014 \| publisher=\|via=YouTube}}</ref>

	Even though InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM was originally intended to be the last InvaderCON, fans, as well as Wasabi Anime, continued to express interest in doing another InvaderCON. In the years following InvaderCON III: FINAL DOOM, the founder of Wasabi Anime, Tom Croom, repeatedly teased fans on Twitter with the possibilities of another InvaderCON on multiple different occasions.<ref>{{cite tweet \|user= InvaderCON \| number=571160582382084096 \| date= 26 February 2015 \|title=One step closer to a very interesting #InvaderCON update. Nothing major - but something interesting. \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/571160582382084096}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet \|user= InvaderCON \| number=694244548265013249 \| date= 1 February 2016 \|title= At the risk of making the Internet explode: I just got off of a conference call regarding a potential Invader Zim project. \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/694244548265013249}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet \|user= InvaderCON \| number=850376281699045376 \| date= 7 April 2017 \|title=This neither denies nor confirms ANYTHING... but hypothetically speaking \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/850376281699045376}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet \|user= TomCroom \| author=Tom Croom \| number=1039891692831338496 \| date= 12 September 2018 \|title=So if we were to discuss a 4th InvaderCON event, what city should we do it in? \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/TomCroom/status/1039891692831338496}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet \|user= InvaderCON \| number= 1087433253227806720 \| date= 21 January 2019 \|title= Are we crazy busy behind the scenes trying to get things together for some sort of announcement next month? Maaaaaaaaaybe. \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/1087433253227806720}}</ref>

	On August 16, 2019, Wasabi Anime launched a Kickstarter to test the waters for a potential fourth InvaderCON event.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wasabianime/invadercon-remember-the-doom \| title=InvaderCON: Remember the DOOM \| publisher=Kickstarter \| date=16 August 2019 \| access-date=19 August 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190819043541/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wasabianime/invadercon-remember-the-doom \| archive-date=19 August 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The Kickstarter reached its $2,500 goal in just four days.<ref>{{cite tweet \|user=InvaderCON \|number=1163982375824560128 \| date=20 August 2019 \| title=STINKY HUMANS! You did a thing. Look for an update, newer backer things, and a stretch goal tomorrow... \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/invadercon/status/1163982375824560128?s=21}}</ref> In February 2020, it was officially announced that there would be a fourth InvaderCON event which was originally scheduled to take place in ], ] on August 7–9, 2020 as part of ].<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.fanexpoboston.com/en/attractions/invadercon.html \| title=GET READY FOR AN INVASION \| website=Fan Expo Boston \| accessdate=March 7, 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413110334/https://www.fanexpoboston.com/en/attractions/invadercon.html \| archive-date=April 13, 2020 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet \|user= InvaderCON \| number= 1224743782828126208 \| date= 4 February 2020 \| title= InvaderCON returns... August 7-9, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Mark your calendars now stinky humans. Details (of DOOM) coming soon. #invaderzim #invadercon #wetoldyouso \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/1224743782828126208}}</ref> Due to the ], it has been postponed to August 6–8, 2021, along with Fan Expo Boston.<ref>{{Cite tweet\|number=1266399442137210880\|user=InvaderCON\|title=DOOOOOM! (But not the good kind this time.) FAN EXPO Boston + InvaderCON 2020 have been officially cancelled. We are currently working on reconfirming details to follow the original plan in 2021: August 6-8 in Boston.\|date=May 29, 2020\|language=En\|link=https://twitter.com/InvaderCON/status/1266399442137210880}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.fanexpoboston.com/en/home.html \| title=Hey Fans, With FAN EXPO Boston still a few months away, we have been optimistic we’d be able to gather to celebrate fandom. Based on the continued challenge globally and in Boston, that COVID-19 presents, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel FAN EXPO Boston 2020 -- it will return August 6-8, 2021. \| website=Fan Expo Boston \| accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.fanexpoboston.com/en/attractions/invadercon.html \| title=GET READY FOR AN INVASION \| website=Fan Expo Boston \| accessdate=June 4, 2020}}</ref>

	InvaderCON, unlike some other projects done by Wasabi Anime (such as ''Florida Anime Experience''), is not an annual show done in a city near where Wasabi Anime is located. InvaderCON's attendees at all three conventions were only about 20% locals. Over 80% of InvaderCON attendees came from outside the convention's host state.<ref>{{cite tweet \|user= TomCroom \| author=Tom Croom \| number= 1039936577873567744 \| date= 12 September 2018 \| title= 80%-90% of InvaderCON attendees come from outside the state, so local draw isn't a concern. \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/TomCroom/status/1039936577873567744}}</ref> This made predicting attendance and budgeting for InvaderCON "very tricky and extremely risky" according to Wasabi Anime.<ref name="Green Mustard Entertainment"/>

	===Influence===
	], the co-creator of the Nickelodeon animated series '']'', was a storyboard artist and art director on ''Invader Zim''. Konietzko has said that the character of ] was inspired by a drawing of an adult character he had originally designed while working on ''Invader Zim''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.nickanimation.com/episode-1-bryan-konietzko-michael-dante-dimartino \| title=NICK ANIMATION PODCAST EP 1 - BRYAN KONIETZKO & MICHAEL DANTE DIMARTINO \| website=nickanimation.com \| date=2016-05-13 \| accessdate=2019-03-28 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328185104/https://www.nickanimation.com/episode-1-bryan-konietzko-michael-dante-dimartino \| archive-date=2019-03-28 \| url-status=live }}</ref> When Konietzko first redesigned the character as Aang for ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' he left visible "traces of Jhonen Vasquez's idiosyncratic style in the character's poses."<ref>{{cite book\|title=Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Art Of The Animated Series \| pages=10–11 \| ISBN=978-1595825049 \| author=Konietzko, Bryan \| publisher=Dark Horse Books \| date=May 19, 2010}}</ref>

	], the creator of the ] animated series '']'', is a fan of ''Invader Zim'' and has admitted to reading and writing ] and drawing ] for ''Invader Zim'' when she was a teenager.<ref name="Art Book Forward">{{cite book \| title=The Art of Invader Zim \| pages=7–9 \| last=McDonnell \| first=Chris \| date=July 28, 2020 \| publisher=] \| ISBN=978-1419734601 \| language=En}}</ref> Sugar has said, "I owe a whole lot to Jhonen Vasquez. His show ''Invader Zim'' was my gateway drug to the independent comic world. Someday I hope to meet and thank him for changing my life."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.auras.com/RRS/toldyou.html \| title=Me! IZ style! (I don't usually look this drunk.) \| author=Rebecca Sugar \| website=Internet Archive \| date=2002-08-04 \| accessdate=2019-03-28 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041204113213/http://www.auras.com/RRS/toldyou.html \| archive-date=2004-12-04 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Additionally, Sugar provided the ] for ''The Art of Invader Zim'', in which she further discussed the positive impact the show has had on her life and career.<ref name="Art Book Forward"/>

	In 2018, ], the voice of Almighty Tallest Red, noted during an interview with '']'' that "he reason other shows like '']'' are is because the trail was blazed by . When ''Invader Zim'' came out, was the new barometer by which you could get away with something. Up until then, all the other cartoons were relatively tame, but now you're seeing way darker stuff than we ever did on ''Zim''."<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://amp.denofgeek.com/us/tv/invader-zim/275389/invader-zim-movie-what-to-expect-from-the-revival \| title=Invader Zim Movie: What To Expect From The Revival \| author=Joe Matar \| website=Den of Geek! \| date=2018-08-03 \| accessdate=2019-03-28 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328185102/http://amp.denofgeek.com/us/tv/invader-zim/275389/invader-zim-movie-what-to-expect-from-the-revival \| archive-date=2019-03-28 \| url-status=dead }}</ref>

	In 2019, '']'''s Maddy Cohen observed that "rguably, ''Invader Zim'' is one of the most influential animated shows to come out of , with echoes of its humor and tone present in '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/best-episodes-invader-zim/amp/ \| title=The 10 Best Episodes of Invader Zim \| author=Maddy Cohen \| date=2019-03-13 \| website=Screen Rant \| accessdate=2019-03-28 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328185102/https://screenrant.com/best-episodes-invader-zim/amp/ \| archive-date=2019-03-28 \| url-status=live }}</ref> That same year, Eric Vilas-Boas from '']'' wrote " remained an influential cult classic, informing future cartoons like '']'' all the way up to ''Steven Universe'', ''Gravity Falls'', '']'', and beyond."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-review-netflix-special/entertainment \| title=Netflix's 'Invader Zim' Special Goes on a Mission to Annihilate Earth One Last Time \| author=Vilas-Boas, Eric \| date=21 August 2019 \| publisher=Thrillist \| accessdate=4 October 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003163253/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-review-netflix-special/entertainment \| archive-date=3 October 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	===Controversy===
	''Invader Zim'' became a controversial series when the show was mentioned at ]'s murder trial in 2006. Dyleski, who was 17 at the time of the trial, was convicted of murdering his neighbor, and cited the ''Invader Zim'' episode "Dark Harvest" as his motivation for committing the murder. Dyleski said that after watching "Dark Harvest" he became "fascinated with collecting body parts" and "curious as to how the human body would function without certain organs", which inspired the murder—although the people who defended Dyleski said these comments were made in jest.<ref name="about">{{cite web \| url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2859465/invader-zim-dark-harvest-organ-episode-15th-anniversary/ \| publisher=] \| title=About that time Invader Zim harvested children’s organs \| author=Grant, Stacey \| date=30 March 2016 \| access-date=22 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232632/http://www.mtv.com/news/2859465/invader-zim-dark-harvest-organ-episode-15th-anniversary/ \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Two-teens-testify-for-Dyleski-2490715.php \| publisher=] \| title=Two teens testify for Dyleski \| author=Lee, Henry K. \| date=21 August 2006 \| access-date=22 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904084815/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Two-teens-testify-for-Dyleski-2490715.php \| archive-date=4 September 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://screenrant.com/nickelodeon-controversies-almost-took-down/ \| publisher=] \| title=20 Controversies That Almost Took Nickelodeon Down \| author=Kerstetter, Matt \| date=4 February 2018 \| access-date=22 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022232515/https://screenrant.com/nickelodeon-controversies-almost-took-down/ \| archive-date=22 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://mentalfloss.com/article/55221/10-controversies-caused-nicktoons \| publisher=] \| title=10 Controversies Caused by Nicktoons \| author=Mancini, Mark \| date=24 February 2014 \| access-date=22 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023034747/http://mentalfloss.com/article/55221/10-controversies-caused-nicktoons \| archive-date=23 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	== Related media ==
	=== Netflix film ===
	{{main\|Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus}}
	On November 8, 2016, '']'' and '']'' creator, ] was asked by a fan on Tumblr if he would work with Jhonen Vasquez on an hypothetical ''Invader Zim'' movie, and Greenblatt responded, "Jhonen IS making an ''Invader Zim'' movie for Nick. I'm not a part of it, but I'm excited." However, Vasquez initially denied this on his Twitter, most likely because he was under contract to not say anything at the time and was forced to dismiss it as a rumor.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/nickelodeon-making-invader-zim-movie-144753.html \| title=Nickelodeon Is Making An ‘Invader Zim’ Movie (UPDATED) \| website=] \| author=Amidi, Amid \| date=8 November 2016 \| access-date=November 4, 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115201742/http://www.cartoonbrew.com/tv/nickelodeon-making-invader-zim-movie-144753.html \| archive-date=15 January 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	On April 4, 2017, over sixteen years since the series' debut and eleven years since the last unaired episode premiered in the United States, Nickelodeon officially announced that they had ] a 71-minute<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81091957\|title=Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus \| Netflix Official Site\|website=www.netflix.com\|access-date=2019-05-25\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523222248/https://www.netflix.com/title/81091957\|archive-date=2019-05-23\|url-status=live}}</ref> ] based on the series with three teaser trailers being released in a span of the following four days.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/invader-zim-nickelodeon-animated-tv-movie-clip-1202022611/\|title=‘Invader Zim’ Aims to Conquer Earth Again in Nickelodeon Animated TV Movie\|author=Terry Flores\|date=4 April 2017\|website=]\|access-date=5 April 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405013514/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/invader-zim-nickelodeon-animated-tv-movie-clip-1202022611/\|archive-date=5 April 2017\|url-status=live}}</ref> Vasquez returned as executive producer and as the voice of Zim's computer, along with ] as the composer and Jenny Goldberg who worked on the ] is the Art Director for the movie. Most of the cast members from the television series reprised their roles in the movie including: ] as Zim, ] as GIR, ] as Dib, ] as Gaz, ] as Almighty Tallest Red, ] as Almighty Tallest Purple, ] as Professor Membrane, ] as Tak and ] as Poonchy.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://collider.com/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-trailer/amp/ \| title=Nickelodeon’s ‘INVADER ZIM: Enter the Florpus’ Revealed in the First Teaser \| author=Trumbore, Dave \| date=July 2018 \| website=] \| access-date=2019-01-01 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190101051702/http://collider.com/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-trailer/amp/ \| archive-date=2019-01-01 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	At ] 2018, Jhonen Vasquez explained that Nickelodeon had been asking him about doing more ''Invader Zim'' for years and that he always had to decline their offers either because he was busy working on something else or due to not being able to come to an agreement with Nickelodeon on a budget for a ''Invader Zim'' ]. But being completely miserable with the other things he was working on at the time, Vasquez accepted Nickelodeon's latest offer to do more ''Invader Zim''. Nickelodeon initially wanted a new ''Invader Zim'' television series, but Vasquez suggested a six-episode ] instead. He soon changed his mind to a television movie, since doing a movie would be "infinitely less stressful".<ref name="panel">{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OpOYCqUY4Cg \| title=Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus Full Panel Comic Con 2018 Nick \| website=Nickelodeon}}</ref><ref name="away">{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GaZr9wN2m50 \| title=The Darkest Thing Invader Zim Ever Got Away With - Comic Con 2018 \| website=IGN \| date=20 July 2018}}</ref>

	'']'' had a panel at ] on July 20, 2018. During the panel, some never before seen production art such as backgrounds and turn-around charts for the movie were revealed. A trailer put together out of unedited ] animation for the movie was also shown at the panel accompanied by some original music composed for the trailer by Kevin Manthei. During the panel, Vasquez explained that he put the trailer together out of some random animated footage he had for the movie that he thought looked presentable enough to show people and that most of the shots used in the trailer were going to be sent back overseas to be re-animated. Vasquez also revealed that they had written the movie in 2015 and that at the time of the panel, they were currently in the process of getting first take animation back from their overseas animation team, Maven Animation Studios, in ].<ref name="panel"/><ref name="away"/>

	On May 10, 2019, Viacom president ] revealed in a conference call that Netflix has acquired the distribution rights to ''Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://news.avclub.com/netflix-to-run-new-rockos-modern-life-and-invader-zim-m-1834694921/amp \| title=Netflix to run new Rocko's Modern Life and Invader Zim movies \| author=Hughes, William \| date=11 May 2019 \| publisher=The A.V. Club \| access-date=July 13, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515230506/https://news.avclub.com/netflix-to-run-new-rockos-modern-life-and-invader-zim-m-1834694921/amp \| archive-date=May 15, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The movie was released on Netflix on August 16, 2019.<ref name="Netflix"/>

	=== Video games ===
	The 2002 game, '']'' includes Zim as a playable character in every version of the game. There are also multiple ''Invader Zim''-themed stages in ''Nickelodeon Party Blast'', including a level in which the player competes against Dib and Gaz. Although they are not playable characters, GIR can be seen in the background of several levels and Almighty Tallest Purple is shown in the background of the level where the player competes against Dib and Gaz.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.ign.com/articles/2002/05/20/e3-2002-nickelodeon-party-blast \| title=Nickelodeon Party Blast \| author=IGN STAFF \| date=May 20, 2002 \| website=IGN \| access-date=January 2, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419185425/http://m.ign.com/articles/2002/05/20/e3-2002-nickelodeon-party-blast \| archive-date=April 19, 2016 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	In the 2004 ] exclusive game, '']'', the final stage of the game takes place on Zim's ship and Zim and GIR are the ] of the game,<ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Freeze Frame Frenzy \| developer=Altron \| publisher=THQ \| date=September 20, 2004 \| platform=Game Boy Advance \| scene=Final Boss \| level=Invader Zim's Ship \| language=English}}</ref> but Zim becomes a playable character once the photo album is complete. Additionally, GIR, Dib, Gaz, Keef, Dirge, Ms. Bitters (mistakenly called "Mr. Bitters") and Bill the Paranormal Investigator (mistakenly called "Prof. Membrane") appear in the photo album as well as in the background of various levels throughout the game.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Freeze Frame Frenzy \| developer=Altron \| publisher=THQ \| date=September 20, 2004 \| platform=Game Boy Advance \| scene=Photo Album \| language=English}}</ref>

	Zim's Voot Cruiser and house can be seen briefly in different worlds in the ] versions of the 2006 game '']''.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island \| developer=Blue Tongue Entertainment \| publisher=THQ \| date=October 24, 2006 \| platform=PlayStation 2 \| level=Fort Crabclaw \| language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island \| developer=Blue Tongue Entertainment \| publisher=THQ \| date=October 24, 2006 \| platform=PlayStation 2 \| level=Summit Storm \| language=English}}</ref>

	In the console versions of the 2007 game '']'', the EvilToyCo Factory, Zone 3 (Part 2) and the Master Model Chamber are Irken-themed.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots \| developer=Blue Tongue Entertainment \| publisher=THQ \| date=October 23, 2007 \| platform=PlayStation 2 \| level= EvilToyCo Factory, Zone 3 (Part 2) \| language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots \| developer=Blue Tongue Entertainment \| publisher=THQ \| date=October 23, 2007 \| platform=PlayStation 2 \| scene=Master Model Chamber \| language=English}}</ref> Additionally, GIR appears in the game as a Master Model (]) and becomes a playable character once he is rescued. Both Zim and GIR are ] and playable characters in the ] version of ''Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots'', although there are no Invader Zim-themed levels in this version of the game.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots \| developer=Natsume \| publisher=THQ \| date=October 23, 2007 \| platform=Nintendo DS \| language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.ign.com/articles/2007/11/09/nicktoons-attack-of-the-toybots-review-3 \| title=NICKTOONS: ATTACK OF THE TOYBOTS REVIEW \| author=Devries, Jack \| date=November 8, 2007 \| website=IGN}}</ref>

	Both Zim and Dib are playable characters in every version of the 2008 game, '']''.<ref name="Powell, Dougie"/> In the ] and ] versions of the game, the second world is modeled after and called Zim's Town, and the boss battle of the world takes place inside Zim's house and is against GIR.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom \| developer=Incinerator Studios \| publisher=Play THQ \| date=October 20, 2008 \| platform=PlayStation 2 \| scene=Boss Battle \| level=Zim's Town \| language=English}}</ref> In the Nintendo DS version of the game, the fifth world takes place on Zim's space station and the boss battle of the world is against The Almighty Tallest.<ref>{{cite video game \| title=SpongeBob SquarePants featuring Nicktoons: Globs of Doom \| developer=Natsume \| publisher=Play THQ \| date=October 20, 2008 \| platform=Nintendo DS \| scene=Boss Battle \| level=Space Station \| language=English}}</ref>

	The 2008 game, ''Nicktoons: Android Invasion'', exclusively released on the educational ] platform, is set entirely inside Zim's base. Zim is the final boss in the game and several other characters from the series make appearances throughout the game.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/didj-nicktoons-android-invasion \| title=Didj Nicktoons Android Invasion \| author=Goldberg, Harold \| date=July 27, 2008 \| website=] \| access-date=January 2, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143135/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/game-reviews/didj-nicktoons-android-invasion \| archive-date=January 2, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	The 2009 ]-exclusive game '']'' includes Zim as a playable character in his Voot Cruiser, and there is a race course called "Irken City".<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://rawthrills.com/games/games-archive/nicktoons-nitro-racing/ \| title=Nicktoons Nitro Racing \| website=] \| access-date=2019-01-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102094711/https://rawthrills.com/games/games-archive/nicktoons-nitro-racing/ \| archive-date=2019-01-02 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Zim and Gaz are playable characters in every version of the 2011 game '']''. GIR appears in the game as one of the announcers, and there is a ballpark called "Irken Field". Other characters from the show appear in the game as cameos when the game is loading and on the character cards.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.ign.com/articles/2011/08/01/nicktoons-mlb-the-basics \| title=NICKTOONS MLB: THE BASICS \| author=Devries, Jack \| date=August 1, 2011 \| website=IGN \| access-date=January 2, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150624064154/http://m.ign.com/articles/2011/08/01/nicktoons-mlb-the-basics \| archive-date=June 24, 2015 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Zim and GIR are playable characters in the 2019 official ] ''Nickelodeon Super Brawl Universe''. There is also a location in the game set inside Zim's base<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/gaming/nickelodeons-super-brawl-universe-enters-the-mobile-ring/ \| title=Nickelodeon’s ‘Super Brawl Universe’ Enters the Mobile Ring \| author=Milligan, Mercedes \| date=March 18, 2019 \| website=Animation Magazine \| access-date=May 12, 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512054831/http://www.animationmagazine.net/gaming/nickelodeons-super-brawl-universe-enters-the-mobile-ring/ \| archive-date=May 12, 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> and an ''Invader Zim'' themed challenge called "Doomsday Challenge".<ref>{{cite video game \|title= Super Brawl Universe \|developer= Playsoft \|publisher= Nickelodeon \|date= March 13, 2019 \|platform= Mobile \|version= 2.0 \|level= Doomsday Challenge \|language= English}}</ref>

	''Invader Zim'' characters and locations will be included in the upcoming game, '']'', releasing in October 2020 on ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/nickelodeon-kart-racers-2-announced-trailer?amp=1 \| title=Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix Arriving This October - IGN Expo \| author=Joe Skrebels \| publisher=IGN \| date=June 11, 2020 \| accessdate=June 16, 2020}}</ref>

	''Invader Zim'' has yet to have a stand-alone video game release.

	=== Podcasts ===
	There are two episodes of the '']'' that primarily discuss ''Invader Zim''. The first one is season one episode fourteen, an interview with series creator Jhonen Vasquez, which was released on August 12, 2016.<ref name="Podcast"/> The second one is season two episode twenty-seven, an interview with the ''Invader Zim'' cast, which was released on January 6, 2017.<ref name="Nickelodeon Animation Podcast"/> Both episodes are available on ], ] and ].

	The complete ''Invader Zim'' series was covered on "Wizard and the Bruiser" on February 21, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=58918797\|title=Invader Zim from Wizard and the Bruiser\|website=www.stitcher.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-03-22}}</ref>

	===Comic book series===
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	{{Quote box \| quote=I'm always confused when people say how much they miss ''Invader Zim'' because the show never stopped running in my head, and then I remember everyone else isn't in my head. I try to imagine the world for all those people who don't know what Zim's been up to since the show went off the air and it makes me shudder. How can people live that way? Hopefully this comic helps make the world a better place. — Jhonen Vasquez<ref name="Invader Zim comic">{{cite web\|title=Invader Zim is Coming Back in a New Comic-Book Series\|url=http://kotaku.com/invader-zim-is-coming-back-in-a-new-comic-book-series-1687068923\|accessdate=February 20, 2015\|date=February 20, 2015\|work=]\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221004245/http://kotaku.com/invader-zim-is-coming-back-in-a-new-comic-book-series-1687068923\|archive-date=February 21, 2015\|url-status=live}}</ref>
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	On February 20, 2015 American publishing company, ] announced that they would be releasing an official ] series based on ''Invader Zim'', in collaboration with Jhonen Vasquez and Nickelodeon. A pre-issue 0 was released on May 23, 2015 as a zine and foreshadow to the comic book series. The first issue was released on July 8, 2015, and since then most issues are released on a monthly basis.<ref name="Invader Zim comic"/><ref name="Oni Press partners with Jhonen">{{cite web\|last1=Elfring\|first1=Mat\|title=Oni Press Partners with Jhonen Vasquez and Nickelodeon for New Invader Zim Comic\|url=http://www.comicvine.com/articles/oni-press-partners-with-jhonen-vasquez-and-nickelo/1100-151427/\|website=ComicVine\|accessdate=2 April 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223120618/http://www.comicvine.com/articles/oni-press-partners-with-jhonen-vasquez-and-nickelo/1100-151427/\|archive-date=23 February 2015\|url-status=live}}</ref>

	On February 11, 2020, it was announced that the monthly ''Invader Zim'' comic would end with issue #50, which was released in March 2020, and a new comic series titled ''Invader Zim Quarterly''<ref name="New 'Invader Zim' Comics Launching in April">{{cite web \| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/heat-vision/oni-press-launch-invader-zim-quarterly-best-invader-zim-comic-book-series-1278739 \| title=New 'Invader Zim' Comics Launching in April \| author=McMillan, Graeme \| website=The Hollywood Reporter \| date=11 February 2020 \| accessdate=11 February 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212105005/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/heat-vision/oni-press-launch-invader-zim-quarterly-best-invader-zim-comic-book-series-1278739 \| archive-date=12 February 2020 \| url-status=live }}</ref> would begin in June 2020,<ref>{{cite web \|url= https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/gir-rescues-lab-animals-in-new-invader-zim-quarterly?amp \|title= Gir Rescues Mutant Lab Animals In First Look At Invader Zim Comic From Oni Press \|last= Spry \|first= Jeff \|date= June 15, 2020 \|website= SYFY Wire \|access-date= June 22, 2020 }}</ref> releasing on a quarterly schedule. Additionally, in July 2020, Oni Press will launch a new "Best of..." trade paperback collections, which will collect a selection of stories from Oni Press's monthly ''Invader Zim'' comic series.<ref name="New 'Invader Zim' Comics Launching in April"/>

	=== Other literature ===
	''Invader Zim'' made appearances in '']'' between 2001 and 2008, which include ''Invader Zim'' trivia,<ref>{{cite magazine \| author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \| title=Nicktoons Explosion! Amazing Trivia and Poster Inside \| magazine=Nickelodeon Magazine \| language=English \| publisher=Nickelodeon \| date=January 1, 2008}}</ref> exclusive interviews,<ref>{{cite magazine \| author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \| title=A New Nicktoon: Invader Zim! A Little Alien With a Big Plan \| magazine=Nickelodeon Magazine \| language=English \| publisher=Nickelodeon \| date=May 1, 2001}}</ref> and an official four-page comic titled, ''Invader Zim: Quick! Run While You Still Have Your Insides!!!'' by Jhonen Vasquez.<ref>{{cite magazine \| author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \| title=Nicktoons Special #5 \| magazine=Nickelodeon Magazine \| language=English \| publisher=Nickelodeon \| date=October 1, 2002}}</ref><ref name="Nickelodeon Magazine Comic">{{cite book \| title=The Art of Invader Zim \| page=190 \| last=McDonnell \| first=Chris \| date=July 28, 2020 \| publisher=] \| ISBN=978-1419734601 \| language=En}}</ref>

	A book titled ''Not Just Cartoons: Nicktoons!'' was published on October 29, 2007 and written by animation historian ]. The book collects more than five hundred illustrations, images, storyboards, concept art, quotes, interviews and anecdotes, among other special behind-the-scenes content for Nickelodeon's first thirty-one cartoons. ''Not Just Cartoons: Nicktoons!'' contains a short chapter about ''Invader Zim'', featuring some storyboards, images, illustrations, turn-around charts, character model sheets and short, exclusive interviews with series creator Jhonen Vasquez, executive producer Mary Harrington and head writer ].<ref>{{cite book\|title=Not Just Cartoons: Nicktoons! \| pages=144–149 \| ISBN=978-1595910431 \| author=Jerry Beck \| publisher=] \| date=October 29, 2007}}</ref>

	An official art book titled ''The Art of Invader Zim'' was released on July 28, 2020.<ref name="art book"/> Published by ] and written and designed by Chris McDonnell, ''The Art of Invader Zim'' contains the definitive history of both the ''Invader Zim'' television series and the television movie, '']''. It offers a fully authorized, all-access compendium of never-before-published production art, storyboards, behind-the-scenes photos, and ephemera. The art book also features exclusive interviews with Jhonen Vasquez and other key crewmembers that reveal the origins, art, and imagination behind the ''Invader Zim'' franchise.<ref name="art book">{{cite web \| url=https://www.amazon.com/DOOM-Art-Invader-Zim/dp/1419734601 \| title=DOOM DOOM DOOM: The Art of Invader Zim \| website=] \| access-date=2018-10-24 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401210133/https://www.amazon.com/DOOM-Art-Invader-Zim/dp/1419734601 \| archive-date=2019-04-01 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	Series writer Eric Trueheart wrote a book titled ''The Medium-Sized Book of Zim Scripts: Vol. 1: Pigs ’n’ Waffles: The stories, and the stories behind the stories of your favorite Invader'', which was released digitally on April 2, 2020 and a paperback version was released on July 27, 2020. The book collects the original scripts from the episodes: "Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy," "Hamstergeddon," "GIR Goes Crazy and Stuff," "Zim Eats Waffles," "Mortos der Soulstealer," and the unfinished episode, "Pants!," which was later adapted into an issue of the ''Invader Zim'' comic book series. The book also contains commentary on the writing process of ''Invader Zim''.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.denofgeek.com/books/invader-zim-scripts-get-the-medium-sized-book-treatment/ \| title=Invader Zim Scripts Get The Medium-Sized Book Treatment \| author=Joe Mater \| date=April 29, 2020 \| website=Den of Geek \| accessdate=August 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Sized-Book-Zim-Scripts-favorite/dp/1734692502 \| title=The Medium-Sized Book of Zim Scripts: Vol. 1: Pigs ’n’ Waffles: The stories, and the stories behind the stories of your favorite Invader \| website=Amazon \| accessdate=August 25, 2020}}</ref>

	===Theme park ride===
	There is an ''Invader Zim'' ] ride at ] ] called ''Invader Zim's Flip & Spin… OF DOOM!'' which opened on October 25, 2019, along with the park. The ride is a ] style attraction where riders can spin and flip upside down on impact. The official summary of the ride states "You've been recruited for battle onboard Irk's latest militarized spacecraft. Help Zim's invasion as you flip, spin and bump into poor, unsuspecting humans."<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/nickelodeon-universe-now-open-american-dream/ \| title=Nickelodeon Universe theme park now open at American Dream \| author=Tuttle, Brittani \| date=26 October 2019 \| publisher=Attractions Magazine \| accessdate=14 November 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115051153/https://attractionsmagazine.com/nickelodeon-universe-now-open-american-dream/ \| archive-date=15 November 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	===References in other media===
	Zim and GIR flying in the Voot Cruiser made a ] in the now-defunct ] ] at ].<ref>simulator ride, short, "Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast" Nickelodeon, Universal Studios (April 11, 2003) 00:10</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lxOITbb8D9o&t=300s \| title=Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast full ride-through pre and post show \| author=Attractions Magazine \| date=8 April 2012 \| website=YouTube}}</ref>

	In the 2013 animated feature film '']'', the word "Zim" can be seen written on the floor in graffiti in one brief scene, along with the names of multiple other aliens from various different movies and television shows.<ref>motion picture, "Escape From Planet Earth" ] (February 15, 2013) 47:00</ref>

	''Invader Zim'' was featured as a clue on the July 29, 2013 episode of '']''. The clue was for $2000 under the category "What a Character!" and it read "Irk is the home planet of this title 'invader.'" None of the contestants were able to answer the question correctly.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=4278 \| title=Show #6661 - Monday, July 29, 2013 \| website=Jeopardy! archive \| date=29 July 2013 \| access-date=29 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129142121/http://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=4278 \| archive-date=29 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>television production, "Jeopardy!" episode "2013 Kids Week game 1" Jeopardy Productions, Inc. (July 29, 2013)</ref>

	Ms. Bitters made a cameo appearance in the Nickelodeon animated series '']'' during the episode "Linc or Swim", alongside several other elderly characters from other Nicktoons series.<ref>television production, "The Loud House" episode "Linc or Swim" Nickelodeon (May 13, 2016) 00:25</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GlMs7rvWrW0 \| title=Invader Zim Reference in The Loud House \| website=YouTube}}</ref>

	In the 2016 ] ''TMNT: Don vs Raph'', which was written by Jhonen Vasquez, a picture of Zim is seen on the side of a building.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JQNZcBTOgt8&t=200s \| title=Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Don vs Raph by Jhonen Vasquez from SDCC \| date=21 July 2016 \| author=Nickelodeon \| website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>Vasquez, Jhonen, short film "Don vs. Raph" Nickelodeon SDCC (July 21, 2016) 04:27</ref>

	==Merchandise==
	{{Main\|Invader Zim merchandise}}

	===Home video===
	On October 13, 2003, ] announced that they were planning on releasing DVD collections of ''Invader Zim'' through their Anime Works imprint.<ref name="mbpress">{{cite web\|url=http://www.media-blasters.com/zim.cfm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031206064011/http://www.media-blasters.com/zim.cfm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2003-12-06\|title=ZIM INVADES HOME VIDEO THROUGH ANIMEWORKS!\|website=Media Blasters\|date=2003-10-13\|accessdate=2019-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2003-11-06/media-blasters-acquires-invader-zim \| title=Media Blasters Acquires Invader Zim \| website=anime news network \| date=6 November 2003 \| access-date=3 November 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103194651/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2003-11-06/media-blasters-acquires-invader-zim \| archive-date=3 November 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> They released the first volume titled ''Doom Doom Doom'' on May 11, 2004.<ref name="MBVol1">{{cite web\|url=http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=05/11/04&ScrW=1564&ScrH=1164\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040629204330/http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=05%2F11%2F04&ScrW=1564&ScrH=1164\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2004-06-29\|title=May 2004 releases\|website=Media Blasters\|accessdate=2019-06-05}}</ref> On August 31, 2004, volume two titled ''Progressive Stupidity''<ref name="MBVol2">{{cite web\|url=http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=08/31/04&ScrW=1564&ScrH=1164\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040820203634/http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=08%2F31%2F04&ScrW=1564&ScrH=1164\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2004-08-20\|title=August 2004 releases\|website=Media Blasters\|accessdate=2019-06-05}}</ref> was released and on October 12, 2004, volume three titled ''Horrible Holiday Cheer''<ref name="MBVol3">{{cite web\|url=http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=10/12/04&ScrW=1116&ScrH=828\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040817213141/http://www.media-blasters.com/futmonth.cfm?streetdate=10%2F12%2F04&ScrW=1116&ScrH=828\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2004-08-17\|title=October 2004 releases\|website=Media Blasters\|accessdate=2019-06-05}}</ref> was released, completing the series' initial DVD release. All three volumes contain animatics, Irken subtitles and digitally restored and remastered picture and sound. They also include ] for the majority of episodes, exclusive interviews with the voice actors, writers, and the post production staff and the series ]. A box set shaped like Zim's house, known as the ''House Box Set'' has also been released,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-ZIM-House-Complete-Vols/dp/B00069A6WC \|title=Invader ZIM - House Boxed Complete Set \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619182556/https://www.amazon.com/Invader-ZIM-House-Complete-Vols/dp/B00069A6WC \|archive-date=2018-06-19 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/15650/invader-zim-house-box-complete-set/ \| title=Invader ZIM - House Boxed Complete Set \| author=Ordway, Holly E. \| website=dvdtalk.com \| date=4 May 2005 \| access-date=20 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020140924/https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/15650/invader-zim-house-box-complete-set/ \| archive-date=20 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> which includes all three volumes, plus an extra disc for bonus features, which includes the uncut version of "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever", voice recordings for seven of the unfinished episodes, interviews with Kevin Manthei on the sound design and music of ''Invader Zim'', and a soundtrack of Kevin Manthei's main compositions for the show. Originally, this set included a duty-mode "GIR" figurine in the roof compartment of the box set, but Media Blasters silently stopped including it with the termination of Palisades Toys, the company that had been producing ''Invader Zim'' figurines. Another DVD box set for ''Invader Zim'' called the ''Complete Invasion Box Set'' was released in 2006, featuring all three of the DVD volumes boxed together, with the art of Volume One on the cover. This box set does not contain an extra disc for bonus features like the ''House Box Set'' included.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Complete-Invasion-Collectors/dp/B0113NUSPY \|title=Invader Zim: Complete Invasion Collectors Box Set (6DVD) \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151206050957/http://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Complete-Invasion-Collectors/dp/B0113NUSPY \|archive-date=2015-12-06 \|url-status=live }}</ref> In 2004, Media Blasters also released two ''Invader Zim'' ]s, each containing one episode.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Mini-Disc-Region-NTSC/dp/B01I06DM3W \| title=Invader Zim Mini Disc Dvd 1 \| website=Amazon \| accessdate=14 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Mini-Disc-Region-NTSC/dp/B01I065J24 \| title=Invader Zim Mini Disc Dvd 2 \| website=Amazon \| accessdate=14 October 2019}}</ref>

	On May 4, 2010, the complete Season 1 of ''Invader Zim'' was released on DVD via ] in a ] format.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Season-1-Nickelodeon/dp/B003AOB41C \|title=Invader Zim Season 1 \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929125859/https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Season-1-Nickelodeon/dp/B003AOB41C \|archive-date=2017-09-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref> A Season 2 DVD was released in that same format on April 2, 2010. Neither of these DVDs contain audio commentaries or special features.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Season-2-Nickelodeon/dp/B003AOB41M/ \|title=Invader Zim Season 2 \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929125845/https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Season-2-Nickelodeon/dp/B003AOB41M \|archive-date=2017-09-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	On February 22, 2011, an ''Invader Zim'' DVD was released called ''Operation Doom''. This DVD contains the eight highest-rated episodes that reran on the Nicktoons Network throughout 2010.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Operation-Doom/dp/B004GTVU7S/ \|title=Invader Zim: Operation Doom \|website=] \|access-date=2019-03-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929091723/https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Operation-Doom/dp/B004GTVU7S \|archive-date=2017-09-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	Episodes of ''Invader Zim'' have been featured in several Nickelodeon compilation DVDs. This includes ''Nickstravaganza! 2'', which was released on September 2, 2003 and contains the episode "The Nightmare Begins".<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Nickelodeon-Nickstravaganza-Invader-ChalkZone-Oddparents/dp/B000CQCEME \|title=Nickelodeon Nickstravaganza! 2 \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-20 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228053155/http://www.amazon.com/Nickelodeon-Nickstravaganza-Invader-ChalkZone-Oddparents/dp/B000CQCEME \|archive-date=2015-02-28 \|url-status=live }}</ref> (''Nickstravaganza! 2'' was also released in a ] format which contains the exact same contents as the DVD version.)<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/NickStravaganza-2/dp/B000A3WZFK \|title=NickStravaganza 2 VHS Tape \|website=] \|access-date=2018-12-16 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080614040413/http://www.amazon.com/NickStravaganza-2/dp/B000A3WZFK \|archive-date=2008-06-14 \|url-status=live }}</ref> A DVD titled ''Classic Nickelodeon Halloween Specials'', which was released on October 1, 2015, contains the episode "Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Nickelodeon-Halloween-Specials-NON-USA/dp/B075JTF868 \| title=Classic Nickelodeon Halloween Specials \| website=]}}</ref> The episode "The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" was featured in a DVD called ''A Very Nickelodeon Christmas'', which was released on November 4, 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/A-Very-Nickelodeon-Christmas/dp/B017TGKO1W \| title=A Very Nickelodeon Christmas \| website=]}}</ref>

	===Figurines and toys===
	]
	Two series of ] ''Invader Zim'' articulated ]s were produced by the company ] and released from 2004 to 2006.<ref name="figure"/> The first series includes: Zim, GIR, Dib, Ms. Bitters, and Almighty Tallest Purple.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-action-figures-series-1-set/pm12277aa \| title=Invader Zim Action Figures Series 1 Set \| website=] \| access-date=2019-05-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051407/https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-action-figures-series-1-set/pm12277aa \| archive-date=2019-05-02 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The second series includes: Zim in his human disguise, GIR in his dog suit, Gaz, Almighty Tallest Red, and the Robo-Parents.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-series-2-of-doom-action-figure-case/pm12353a \| title=Invader Zim Series 2 of DOOM! Action Figure Case \| website=] \| access-date=2019-05-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051221/https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-series-2-of-doom-action-figure-case/pm12353a \| archive-date=2019-05-02 \| url-status=live }}</ref> The figurines vary in height from 4-8 inches (10–20 cm). All of the characters in each series come with a detailed display base, as well as multiple character-appropriate accessories. A third series was planned to include: Zim in his Santa Suit, GIR as an elf, Professor Membrane, Tak, and Nightmare Ms. Bitters, but this series was not made because Palisades Toys, the manufacturer, ceased operations in early 2006.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=174&itemid=8719 \|title=Changes at Palisades Toy \|date=February 1, 2006 \|accessdate=2007-05-15 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928100307/http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=174&itemid=8719 \|archive-date=September 28, 2007 \|url-status=live }}</ref> A multitude of other collectible ''Invader Zim'' figurines were produced before the termination of Palisades Toys. This includes figurines of: Germ Fighting Zim, Germ GIR, Zim in his old man disguise, Angry Zim,<ref name="figure"/><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://killerbuckeye.com/store/product/palisades-toys-angry-invader-zim-and-gir-toyfare-exclusive-figure-2-pack-unopened-white-box-mib/ \|title=Palisades Toys ANGRY INVADER ZIM and GIR Toyfare Exclusive Figure 2 Pack \|website=killerbuckeye.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021113321/http://killerbuckeye.com/store/product/palisades-toys-angry-invader-zim-and-gir-toyfare-exclusive-figure-2-pack-unopened-white-box-mib/ \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> and GIR in his dog disguise with hood down. Palisades Toys released the ''Invader Zim Miniature Figurine Set... of DOOM!''<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-miniature-figurine-set-of-doom/pm24296 \|title=Invader ZIM Miniature \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111503/https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-miniature-figurine-set-of-doom/pm24296 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> a separate set of smaller non-articulated figurines, featuring: Zim in his human disguise first seen in "The Girl Who Cried Gnome", Gaz in her Beaver Suit, Bologna Dib and GIR riding the Piggy. A miniature replica of Zim's house,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_110205a.htm \|title=Invader Zim series 2 Regular Release \|website=mwctoys.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021065954/http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_110205a.htm \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> the Voot Cruiser,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-voot-cruiser-statue/pm25027 \|title=Invader Zim: Voot Cruiser Statue \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111438/https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-voot-cruiser-statue/pm25027 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> GIR on the giant Piggy with a UFO Convention background display<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-gir-ufo-convention-137011789 \|title=INVADER ZIM GIR UFO CONVENTION PLAYSET! DOOM DOOM DOOM \|website=worthpoint.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021151222/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-gir-ufo-convention-137011789 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> and a "Mega GIR" figurine that is twelve inches in height and included a removable dog disguise were also released.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-mega-gir-action-figure/pm15235 \| title=Invader Zim MEGA GIR Action Figure \| website=] \| accessdate=24 September 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924232320/https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-mega-gir-action-figure/pm15235 \| archive-date=24 September 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="figure">{{cite web \|url=https://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=579 \|title=Invader Zim (Palisades) Action Figure Checklist \|website=figurerealm.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111418/https://www.figurerealm.com/actionfigure?action=seriesitemlist&id=579 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> The ''Invader Zim Special Edition set of Doom!'' was produced by Palisades Toys, but released after the company had shut down. This set contains figurines of: Screaming Zim in his human disguise, Doggie Suit Duty Mode GIR, Neutral Faced Almighty Tallest Red, Hypnotized Dib, and Shadow Ms. Bitters.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-special-edition-figure-1866144405 \|title=INVADER ZIM SPECIAL EDITION FIGURE SET OF DOOM! PALISADES TOYS RARE MINT/SEALED \|website=worthpoint.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021151220/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-special-edition-figure-1866144405 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="figure"/>

	Several ''Invader Zim'' figurines made by Palisades Toys were released as ] exclusives. These include figurines of: Angry Almighty Tallest Purple, Contemplative Almighty Tallest Red, Duty Mode GIR, Screaming GIR, Robot GIR with removable dog disguise, Haywire Robo-Parents, Snarling Ms. Bitters, Pustulio Zim, Angry Dib and Freakout Gaz.<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/7266.shtml \| title=The Invasion Continues!Palisades second line of Hot Topic ZIM variants available NOW! \| website=toymania.com \| date=21 September 2005 \| access-date=21 October 2018 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310054451/http://www.toymania.com/news/messages/7266.shtml \| archive-date=10 March 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="figure"/>

	Multiple official ] were made to promote the ''Invader Zim'' series. This includes plushies of: Zim, Germ Zim, Pustulio Zim,<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-pustulio-rise-zit-boy-gir-1794620028 \| title=Pustulio Zim plush toy \| website=worthpoint.com \| access-date=2019-07-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731063959/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-pustulio-rise-zit-boy-gir-1794620028 \| archive-date=2019-07-31 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Piggy, Robot GIR, GIR with hot dog, GIR eating pizza, Doggie GIR, Chinese takeout GIR,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Collectible-Chinese-Takeout/dp/B006MD32OK \|title=Invader Zim GIR Collectible Plush 5.5" Toy 'Chinese Takeout' RARE! \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229132310/http://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Collectible-Chinese-Takeout/dp/B006MD32OK \|archive-date=2016-02-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref> GIR with Piggy, Germ GIR, GIR fuzzy car dice,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-love-candy-fuzzy-dice-131751272 \|title=INVADER ZIM I LOVE CANDY FUZZY DICE NEW \|website=worthpoint.com \|access-date=2018-10-29 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029152206/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-love-candy-fuzzy-dice-131751272 \|archive-date=2018-10-29 \|url-status=live }}</ref> GIR plush backpack,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Invader-Stuffed-Plush-Backpack/dp/B01M7QO0JH \| title=Alien Invader Zim Gir Stuffed Plush Backpack Bag \| website=]}}</ref> GIR eating cupcake and GIR eating ice cream.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-gir-eating-cupcake-6-plush-dog-suit \|title=INVADER ZIM GIR EATING CUPCAKE 6" PLUSH DOG SUIT MWT \|website=worthpoint.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021151230/https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/invader-zim-gir-eating-cupcake-6-plush-dog-suit \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://picclick.com/Invader-Zim-PIZZA-EATING-GIR-Beanie-Plush-Figure-152988815877.html \|title=Invader Zim PIZZA EATING GIR \|website=picclick.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111523/https://picclick.com/Invader-Zim-PIZZA-EATING-GIR-Beanie-Plush-Figure-152988815877.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Plushies of Zim and GIR were released as part of the ''Nick '90s Jumbo Plush'' set that was made for ].<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://picclick.com/nickelodeon-nick-90s-plush-series-1-invader-zim-254185241252.html \| title=nickelodeon nick 90s plush series 1 invader zim \| website=picclick.com \| access-date=2019-05-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051257/https://picclick.com/nickelodeon-nick-90s-plush-series-1-invader-zim-254185241252.html \| archive-date=2019-05-02 \| url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://picclick.com/NEW-2018-9-Nickelodeon-NICK-90s-Plush-Invader-153449924174.html \| title=nickelodeon nick 90s plush series 2 Gir \| website=picclick.com \| access-date=2019-05-02 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502051602/https://picclick.com/NEW-2018-9-Nickelodeon-NICK-90s-Plush-Invader-153449924174.html \| archive-date=2019-05-02 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	] has released many Pop! Vinyl figures of GIR in several variations including: GIR in his dog suit,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Television-Vinyl-Figure-Nickelodeon/dp/B01LVZ8B9I \| title=Invader Zim Pop! Television Gir Vinyl Figure #12 by Nickelodeon by Nickelodeon \| website=]}}</ref> Robot GIR,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-robot-gir-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive-pre-release/10425479.html \|title=FUNKO INVADER ZIM POP! ROBOT GIR VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111407/https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-robot-gir-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive-pre-release/10425479.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> GIR with cupcake,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-gir-with-cupcake-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive-pre-release/10431996.html \|title=FUNKO INVADER ZIM POP! GIR WITH CUPCAKE VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021065941/https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-gir-with-cupcake-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive-pre-release/10431996.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> glow in the dark GIR,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.amazon.com/Funko-Invader-Glow-Topic-Exclusive/dp/B014X8I5YW \|title=Funko Pop! TV #12 Invader Zim Glow in The Dark Gir (Hot Topic Exclusive) \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204100713/http://www.amazon.com/Funko-Invader-Glow-Topic-Exclusive/dp/B014X8I5YW \|archive-date=2015-12-04 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Zim and GIR,<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-pop-television-zim-gir-vinyl-figures-hot-topic-exclusive/12045477.html? \| title=INVADER ZIM POP! TELEVISION ZIM & GIR VINYL FIGURES HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE \| website=Hot Topic \| accessdate=19 December 2019 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221023227/https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-pop-television-zim-gir-vinyl-figures-hot-topic-exclusive/12045477.html \| archive-date=21 December 2019 \| url-status=live }}</ref> Zim and GIR on the pig,<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-rides-zim-gir-on-the-pig-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11274724.html \|title=FUNKO INVADER ZIM POP! RIDES ZIM & GIR ON THE PIG VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021065945/https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pop-rides-zim-gir-on-the-pig-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11274724.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> and a mini GIR keychain.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pocket-pop-gir-key-chain/10724604.html \|title=FUNKO INVADER ZIM POCKET POP! GIR KEY CHAIN \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021065947/https://www.hottopic.com/product/funko-invader-zim-pocket-pop-gir-key-chain/10724604.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> These are usually sold as Hot Topic exclusives. A Pop! Vinyl figure of Zim with Minimoose was released as a ] 2020 exclusive.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/invader-zim-with-minimoose-pop-vinyl-figure-2020-convention-exclusive/fuzsc48574r \| title=Invader Zim with Minimoose Pop! Vinyl Figure - 2020 Convention Exclusive \| website=Entertainment Earth \| accessdate=August 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-comic-con-funko-pop-ras-al-ghul-invader-zim/ \| title=Exclusive Comic-Con Funko Pops of Ra’s al Ghul & Invader Zim Available HERE \| author=Scoot Allan \| date=July 23, 2020 \| website=CBR \| accessdate=August 1, 2020}}</ref>

	In 2015, a company called Ikon Collectables released an officially licensed 9-inch tall limited edition statue of GIR on the pig.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.amazon.com/Invader-Zim-Gir-9-Inch-Statue/dp/B016Z46NLE \| title=Invader Zim Gir on Pig 9-Inch Statue \| website=] \| date=5 August 2017}}</ref>

	In 2016, Zag Toys released some officially licensed ''Invader Zim'' Original Minis<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://zagtoys.staging.wpengine.com/portfolio-posts/invader-zim-mini-figures-nickelodeon-series-1/ \|title=Nickelodeon Original Mini's Series 1 Invader Zim \|website=zagtoys.com }}{{Dead link\|date=January 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and Plush Clip-Ons.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://zagtoys1.wpengine.com/plush/ \| title=Collectible Plush Figures \| website=zagtoys.com}}</ref>

	In 2017, Vision Toys released some officially licensed laser cut 3D keychains of some ''Invader Zim'' characters.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.visiontoys.nl/invader-zim-laser-cut-3d-figure-keychain-blind-bag?___store=english&___from_store=english \| title=Invader Zim: Laser Cut 3D Figure Keychain Blind Bag \| website=visiontoys.nl}}</ref>

	In 2018, ] released some Vinimates figurines of Zim, Zim in his human disguise, GIR and GIR in his dog disguise. All four of these figurines were released as Hot Topic exclusives and limited to 1,000 units each.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-zim-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11310914.html \|title=INVADER ZIM VINIMATES ZIM VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111418/https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-zim-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11310914.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-zim-in-human-disguise-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11310916.html \|title=INVADER ZIM VINIMATES ZIM IN HUMAN DISGUISE VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111410/https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-zim-in-human-disguise-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11310916.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-gir-vinyl-figure/11313269.html \|title=INVADER ZIM VINIMATES GIR VINYL FIGURE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111413/https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-gir-vinyl-figure/11313269.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-gir-in-dog-suit-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11313271.html \|title=INVADER ZIM VINIMATES GIR IN DOG SUIT VINYL FIGURE HOT TOPIC EXCLUSIVE \|website=] \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111415/https://www.hottopic.com/product/invader-zim-vinimates-gir-in-dog-suit-vinyl-figure-hot-topic-exclusive/11313271.html \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> Another set of ''Invader Zim'' Vinimates called ''Extra Doom Edition'' contains figurines of shadowy Zim and shadowy GIR. This set was released as a ] 2019 exclusive and limited to 250 units.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://picclick.com/Diamond-Select-SDCC-2019-Invader-Zim-Gir-113828244065.html \| title=Diamond Select SDCC 2019 Invader Zim & Gir Vinimates Extra Doom Vinyl Figure \| website=picclick.com \| access-date=2019-07-31 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731063959/https://picclick.com/Diamond-Select-SDCC-2019-Invader-Zim-Gir-113828244065.html \| archive-date=2019-07-31 \| url-status=live }}</ref>

	FOCO released some Eekeez figurines of Zim<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.foco.com/products/invader-zim-eekeez-figure \| title=INVADER ZIM EEKEEZ FIGURE \| website=foco.com \| access-date=2018-12-15 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215123937/https://www.foco.com/products/invader-zim-eekeez-figure \| archive-date=2018-12-15 \| url-status=live }}</ref> and GIR in his dog suit that were exclusively available at ] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.foco.com/products/gir-invader-zim-nycc-2018-exclusive-eekeez-figure \| title=GIR INVADER ZIM NYCC 2018 EXCLUSIVE EEKEEZ FIGURE \| website=foco.com \| access-date=2018-12-15 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215123506/https://www.foco.com/products/gir-invader-zim-nycc-2018-exclusive-eekeez-figure \| archive-date=2018-12-15 \| url-status=live }}</ref> FOCO also released some Eekeez figurines variants of Zim and GIR in his dog suit that were exclusively available at ] in 2018.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.collectors.com/action-item/2018-sdcc-exclusive-nickelodeon-invader-zim-gir-foco-set/8699196882827968399 \|title=2018 SDCC Exclusive Nickelodeon INVADER ZIM & GIR FOCO set \|website=collectors.com \|access-date=2018-10-21 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021111414/https://www.collectors.com/action-item/2018-sdcc-exclusive-nickelodeon-invader-zim-gir-foco-set/8699196882827968399 \|archive-date=2018-10-21 \|url-status=live }}</ref> An Eekeez figurine metallic variant of GIR was released as an ] 2019 exclusive.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.foco.com/products/gir-invader-zim-comic-con-exclusive-eekeez-figurine \| title=GIR Invader Zim Comic Con Exclusive Eekeez Figurine \| website=FOCO \| accessdate=August 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.figures.com/2019/03/27/foco-wondercon-2019-exclusives/ \| title=FOCO WonderCon 2019 Exclusives \| date=March 27, 2019 \| website=Figures.com \| accessdate=August 2, 2020}}</ref> An Eekeez figurine metallic variant of Zim was released as an ] 2019 exclusive and limited to 300 units.<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://picclick.com/Nickelodeon-2019-ECCC-Eekeez-Invader-Zim-Metallic-Resin-223986515546.html \| title=Nickelodeon 2019 ECCC Eekeez Invader Zim Metallic Resin Figurine LE300 Rare FOCO \| website=picclick.com \| accessdate=August 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.collectors.com/action-item/eccc-2019-exclusive-invader-zim-metallic-green-eekeez-figur/1348717455645893128 \| title=ECCC 2019 exclusive INVADER ZIM Metallic Green EEKEEZ figure Nickelodeon by FOCO \| website=collectors.com \| accessdate=August 2, 2020}}</ref>

			On February 12, 2008, after purchasing Studio B Productions, their new owner DHX Media announced they had licensed out the TV, home video, and consumer product rights for the series to ] in areas where the company operated Jetix channels, while ] would handle TV distribution in these territories. DHX's then-TV distributor ] would handle television, home entertainment, and merchandising and licensing rights for the rest of the world.<ref name=":0">{{Cite press release\|date=2008-02-12\|title=JETIX EUROPE LICENSES KID VS. KAT RIGHTS\|url=https://www.wildbrain.com/newsreleases/Jetix-Europe-licenses-kid-vs-kat-rights/\|access-date=2020-12-22\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	In 2020, Hot Topic released some officially licensed rubber Bend-Ems figures of Zim and Dib.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/bend-ems-invader-zim-zim-bendable-figure/12810246.html#q=Invader%2Bzim%2B&start=3 \| title=BEND-EMS INVADER ZIM ZIM BENDABLE FIGURE \| website=Hot Topic \|accessdate=11 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.hottopic.com/product/bend-ems-invader-zim-dib-bendable-figure/12810248.html#q=Invader%2Bzim%2B&start=5 \| title=BEND-EMS INVADER ZIM DIB BENDABLE FIGURE \| website=Hot Topic \|accessdate=11 January 2020}}</ref>

			On April 15, 2008, the series was pre-sold by Decode to air on ]'s ] block in the United States.<ref name=":1">{{Cite press release\|date=2008-04-15\|title=DHX MEDIA DEAL WITH JETIX US\|url=http://www.wildbrain.com/newsreleases/dhx-media-deal-with-jetix-us/\|access-date=2020-12-22\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref>
	===Other merchandise===
	] has licensed a multitude of official ''Invader Zim'' products including: a wide variety of clothing, fashion accessories, makeup, jewelry, tabletop games, backpacks, bags, home accessories and decorations, office supplies, car accessories, household appliances, novelty items, holiday decorations, hygiene items and more,<ref name="Jones, Tim"/><ref name="Barry"/><ref name="Frank"/> all commonly sold at stores like ],<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.hottopic.com/pop-culture/shop-by-license/invader-zim/ \| title=Invader Zim Merchandise \| website=] \| accessdate=11 January 2020 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181021232420/https://www.hottopic.com/pop-culture/shop-by-license/invader-zim/ \| archive-date=21 October 2018 \| url-status=live }}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.newburycomics.com/search?q=Invader+Zim+ \| title=Invader Zim Merchandise \| website=] \| access-date=2018-10-21 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022033523/https://www.newburycomics.com/search?q=Invader+Zim+ \| archive-date=2018-10-22 \| url-status=live }}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web \| url= https://www.spencersonline.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&form_state=searchForm&keyword=invader+zim&Search= \| title=Invader Zim Merchandise \| accessdate=11 January 2020 \| website=]}}</ref> and other speciality retailers.

			On October 19, 2009, DHX announced that the series had been renewed for a second season. By then, the series had been airing on over 10 Disney XD channels around the world. It was also announced that the series had been pre-sold to additional broadcasters including ] in Canada, ] in Australia, ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite press release\|date=2009-10-19\|title=DHX MEDIA ANNOUNCES DISNEY XD SERIES RENEWAL\|url=https://www.wildbrain.com/newsreleases/dhx-media-announces-disney-xd-series-renewal/\|access-date=2020-12-23\|website=]\|language=en-US}}</ref> On August 10, 2010, DHX announced that ] in Mexico and ] in Ecuador had pre-sold the series for free TV in Latin America.<ref>{{Cite press release\|date=2010-08-10\|title=DHX MEDIA ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN DEALS FOR KID vs. KAT\|url=https://www.wildbrain.com/newsreleases/dhx-media-announces-latin-american-deals-for-kid-vs-kat/\|access-date=2020-12-23\|website=]\|language=en-US\|archive-date=2021-02-02\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202204135/https://www.wildbrain.com/newsreleases/dhx-media-announces-latin-american-deals-for-kid-vs-kat/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The series would later move to other channels including ], ], ], and ].
	''Invader Zim'' merchandise has been included in ]es such as ] in September 2017<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.lootcrate.com/community/daily-crate/tag/invader-zim/ \| title=Tuesday Trivia: Your Dose of Invader Zim! \| author=Candice Shane \| date=September 5, 2017 \| website=Loot Crate \| accessdate=August 25, 2020}}</ref> and The Nick Box in fall 2020.<ref>{{cite tweet \| user=TheNickBox \| number=1296113653570310145 \| date=August 19, 2020 \| title=Here are all the shows included in the fall #NickBox! What items do you think will be inside? Subscribe today so you don't miss out! \| language=En \| link=https://twitter.com/TheNickBox/status/1296113653570310145?s=20 \| access-date=August 25, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://thenickbox.com/ \| title=The Nick Box \| website=The Nick Box \| accessdate=August 25, 2020}}</ref>

			===Cancellation===
	==Failed revival attempts==
			On August 19, 2011, Rob Boutilier announced via Facebook that the series wasn't renewed for a third season as he lacked the rights to make further episodes. Although, in 2017, he revealed that Coop and Kat became friends after the events of the series.
	In March through July 2010, reruns of ''Invader Zim'' were aired on ]. The reruns were the second highest-rated show on the network, and according to Jhonen Vasquez, were part of a plan by the network to see if a ] of the series would be feasible. However, the budget Nickelodeon proposed was not quite big enough for what the crew wanted to do, so they respectfully declined the offer. Vasquez also asserted that, despite the widespread rumor suggesting otherwise, he would have returned to the show again had Nickelodeon not deemed the revival "too expensive" for what the crew wanted to do with it.<ref name="Barry"/><ref name="Powell, Dougie"/><ref name="questionsleep.com"/><ref name="Long Beach Comic Con"/><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X9V4Vyfc0QM \| title=TCAF Invader Zim Panel part 1 \| website=YouTube \| date=12 May 2019 \| accessdate=14 October 2019}}</ref>

			==Telecast and home media==
	In 2011, Nickelodeon approached Rikki Simons, the voice of GIR, about doing some animated shorts revolving around GIR. While Simons was open to reprising his role, nothing ever came of these shorts for unknown reasons.<ref name="Whatever Happened to... Invader Zim"/><ref name="107 Facts"/> During an ''Invader Zim'' panel at Long Beach Comic Con 2019, Simons said the reason why these GIR shorts never went anywhere might have been because "It's kinda weird to do GIR by himself. I don't know what that would be."<ref name="Long Beach Comic Con">{{cite web\|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTdyr80aMy4 \| title=Long Beach Comic Con 2019 Invader Zim Enter The Florpus Panel \|
			''Kid vs. Kat'' premiered on ] on October 25, 2008, in Canada. It aired on Saturdays at 8:30 AM as part of ] (with repeats until mid-2010s). In the U.S., the show first aired on ] on February 21, 2009, at 9:00 AM (with repeats until June 6, 2014). There is no official DVD release. As of 2022, the show is now streaming on ]. The show is also on ] as well, but with season 2 episodes available only, though.
	date=September 11, 2019 \| accessdate=19 September 2019\| publisher= \| via=YouTube}}</ref>

	==~~Notes~~==		==Reception==
			Emily Ashby of '']'' gave the series a 3 out of 5 stating; "Feline's evil schemes are outrageous - but fun for kids"''.''<ref>. Emily Ashby. Common Sense Media</ref>
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Canadian animated television series

Kid vs. Kat

Genre	Science fiction Science fantasy Slapstick comedy Surreal comedy
Created by	Rob Boutilier
Directed by	Rob Boutilier Josh Mepham Greg Sullivan (S1)
Voices of	Erin Mathews Kathleen Barr Trevor Devall Cathy Weseluck
Composer	Hal Beckett
Country of origin	Canada
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	52 (101 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Blair Peters Chris Bartleman
Producers	Jamie Turner (S1) Chantal Hennessey (S2)
Production company	Studio B Productions
Original release
Network	YTV
Release	October 25, 2008 (2008-10-25) – June 4, 2011 (2011-06-04)

Kid vs. Kat (stylized KiD vs KaT) is a Canadian animated television series that originally aired on YTV in Canada from October 25, 2008, until June 4, 2011. The series was created and co-directed by Rob Boutilier, developed and produced at Studio B Productions (a subsidiary of DHX Media, now WildBrain), in association with YTV and Jetix Europe (later rebranded as Disney XD for its second season) 52 episodes were produced.

Premise

When 10-year-old Coop Burtonburger's spoiled 8-year-old sister Millie brings home a strange 7-year-old stray cat named Mr. Kat, his idyllic life shatters as he discovers that the cat is actually a conniving, evil alien mastermind called a Catnipian, also known as a Kat Nebulan, a species of aliens resembling Sphynx cats from the planet Kat Nebula with a fanatical hate for mankind and an unassumingly sinister goal. The two battle daily as Coop tries to warn others of Mr. Kat's evil, only to find his evidence destroyed by him and deemed a fool. The only one who believes Coop is his best friend Dennis, who often aids him in fighting Kat; they are later joined by Fiona, Coop's love interest, in the second season. The series is set in the fictional town of Bootsville, British Columbia.

Episodes

Main article: List of Kid vs. Kat episodes

Season		Episodes	Season premiere	Season finale
	1	26	October 25, 2008 (2008-10-25)	November 30, 2009 (2009-11-30)
	2	26	September 11, 2010 (2010-09-11)	June 4, 2011 (2011-06-04)

Voice cast

Erin Mathews as Coop Burtonburger
Kathleen Barr as Kat (Mr. Kat), Millie Burtonburger, Tutankitty
Trevor Devall as Burt Burtonburger
Christopher Gaze as Mr. Cheeks, Lloyd
Cathy Weseluck as Dennis Lawrence Chan, Miss Brannigan
Linda Sorenson as Mrs. Elisabeth Munson
Vincent Tong as Henry Chan
Tabitha St. Germain as Phoebe
Chiara Zanni as Fiona Munson (season 2)
Rebecca Shoichet as Lorne, Dr. K (Kat's Girlfriend)
Brian Drummond as Harley, Buck Diamond, Senior Officer, Principal Dilegard, Pet Doctor, Mayor
Terry Klassen as Rookie
Katie Crown as Estelle
Michael Daingerfield as Mr. Gerber
Ai Maeda as Wanda

Production

Development

The series' pilot was first shown off at MIPCOM Jr. in 2006, and the series was officially revealed under the title Look What My Sister Dragged In in February 2007, where Studio B signed a development deal with YTV for the series. The series' production was started in January 2008, and it is animated in Flash. Animation services were taken place at Feitong Cartoon Graphics Services, while layout and background services were taken place at Top Draw Animation.

On February 12, 2008, after purchasing Studio B Productions, their new owner DHX Media announced they had licensed out the TV, home video, and consumer product rights for the series to Jetix Europe in areas where the company operated Jetix channels, while Disney-ABC International Television would handle TV distribution in these territories. DHX's then-TV distributor Decode Enterprises would handle television, home entertainment, and merchandising and licensing rights for the rest of the world.

On April 15, 2008, the series was pre-sold by Decode to air on Toon Disney's Jetix block in the United States.

On October 19, 2009, DHX announced that the series had been renewed for a second season. By then, the series had been airing on over 10 Disney XD channels around the world. It was also announced that the series had been pre-sold to additional broadcasters including Vrak in Canada, ABC in Australia, Disney XD Latin America, Disney XD India, Disney XD Japan, Cartoon Network South Korea and Nickelodeon Southeast Asia. On August 10, 2010, DHX announced that TV Azteca in Mexico and ECTV in Ecuador had pre-sold the series for free TV in Latin America. The series would later move to other channels including Disney Channel Asia, Disney XD Asia, Disney Channel Japan, and Disney Channel India.

Cancellation

On August 19, 2011, Rob Boutilier announced via Facebook that the series wasn't renewed for a third season as he lacked the rights to make further episodes. Although, in 2017, he revealed that Coop and Kat became friends after the events of the series.

Telecast and home media

Kid vs. Kat premiered on YTV on October 25, 2008, in Canada. It aired on Saturdays at 8:30 AM as part of YTV's Crunch block (with repeats until mid-2010s). In the U.S., the show first aired on Disney XD on February 21, 2009, at 9:00 AM (with repeats until June 6, 2014). There is no official DVD release. As of 2022, the show is now streaming on Pluto TV. The show is also on Tubi as well, but with season 2 episodes available only, though.

Reception

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media gave the series a 3 out of 5 stating; "Feline's evil schemes are outrageous - but fun for kids".

References

^ "JETIX EUROPE LICENSES KID VS. KAT RIGHTS". WildBrain (Press release). 2008-02-12. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
Aaron H. Bynum, "'Kid vs. Kat' TV Animation Moves into Production" Archived 2009-02-21 at the Wayback Machine, Animation Insider, February 19th, 2007
Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 159. ISBN 9781476672939.
"EFNW Guest Announcement: Rebecca Shoichet | Everfree Northwest".
"YTV signs Sister act". Playback. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
"Studio B drags in new YTV toon". C21media. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
"DHX MEDIA DEAL WITH JETIX US". WildBrain (Press release). 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
"DHX MEDIA ANNOUNCES DISNEY XD SERIES RENEWAL". WildBrain (Press release). 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
"DHX MEDIA ANNOUNCES LATIN AMERICAN DEALS FOR KID vs. KAT". WildBrain (Press release). 2010-08-10. Archived from the original on 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
Kid vs. Kat Review. Emily Ashby. Common Sense Media

External links

Kid vs. Kat at IMDb

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1990s debuts	The Anti-Gravity Room (1990s) Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000) Maniac Mansion (1990–93) Dog House (1990–91) Hit List (1991–2005) Video & Arcade Top 10 (1991–2006) Rupert (1991–97) The Big Comfy Couch (1992–96) Catwalk (1992–94) Clips (1992–96) Rock 'n Talk (1992–95) It's Alive (1993–97) Short Circutz (1994–96) Squawk Box (1994) ReBoot (1994–2001) YTV News (1995–2000) Wimzie's House (1995–96) Groundling Marsh (1995–97) Goosebumps (1995-98) My Hometown (1996–2000) Stickin' Around (1996–98) Beast Wars: Transformers (1996–99) Monster by Mistake (1996–2003) The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1997–2000) Uh Oh! (1997–2003) The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon (1997) Incredible Story Studios (1997–2002) Breaker High (1997–98) Student Bodies (1997–99) The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1997–98) Freaky Stories (1997–2000) Ants in Your Pants (1997–2004) Crazy Quilt (1997–99) The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures (1998-2004) Radio Active (1998–2001) The Fuzzpaws (1998–99) Panda Bear Daycare (1998-99) Ruffus the Dog (1998–99) St. Bear's Dolls Hospital (1998–2000) Shadow Raiders (1998–99) The New Addams Family (1998–99) Charley and Mimmo (1999–2002) Gamerz (1998–2000) System Crash (1999–2001) George and Martha (1999–2000) Big Wolf on Campus (1999–2002) I Was a Sixth Grade Alien! (1999–2001) Mona the Vampire (1999–2006) Watership Down (1999–2001) Weird-Ohs (1999–2002) Beast Machines: Transformers (1999–2000) Daring & Grace: Teen Detectives (1999–2000)
2000s debuts	Nanalan' (2000-06) Caitlin's Way (2000-02) Screech Owls (2000–02) Treasure (2000) Yvon of the Yukon (2000-04) The Zack Files (2000–02) Wee 3 (2001–11) Xcalibur (2001–02) Vampire High (2001–02) The Saddle Club (2001–03) Ultimate Book of Spells (2001–02) Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension (2002) Guinevere Jones (2002) The Bittles (2002-03) 2030 CE (2002–03) Girlstuff/Boystuff (2002–03) Seriously Weird (2002) Moville Mysteries (2002) Mystery Hunters (2002–09) Mental Block (2003) Timeblazers (2003–06) Jacob Two-Two (2003–06) Martin Mystery (2003–06) The Boy (2004–05) Fries with That? (2004) 15/Love (2004–06) Dark Oracle (2004–06) Zixx (2004–09) Ralf the Record Rat (2004) Spy Academy (2004–05) Mischief City (2005) Being Ian (2005–08) Brady's Beasts (2005–06) Funpak (2005) Prank Patrol (2005–10) Jane and the Dragon (2005–06) If the World Were a Village (2005) Ghost Trackers (2005–08) Captain Flamingo (2006–10) Monster Warriors (2006–08) Viva Piñata (2006–09) Erky Perky (2006–09) Grossology (2006–09) Team Galaxy (2006–07) Ruby Gloom (2006–08) Game Gurus (2006–07) Weird Years (2006) The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (2007) Storm Hawks (2007–09) Game Gurus (2007–08) Jibber Jabber (2007) Clang Invasion (2007–08) Will and Dewitt (2007–08) The Adrenaline Project (2007–09) Edgar & Ellen (2007–08) Urban Vermin (2007–08) Monster Buster Club (2007–09) Three Delivery (2008–09) The Next Star (2008–14) Kid vs. Kat (2008–11) Willa's Wild Life (2008–09) RollBots (2009) In Real Life (2009–11) Karaoke Star Jr. (2009) Family Biz (2009) League of Super Evil (2009–12) Survive This (2009–10) That's So Weird! (2009–12) Pearlie (2009–11) How to Be Indie (2009–11)
2010s debuts	Zeke's Pad (2010) Sidekick (2010–13) Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010–15) Almost Naked Animals (2011–13) Mr. Young (2011–13) Splatalot! (2011–13) Scaredy Squirrel (2011–13) Redakai: Conquer the Kairu (2011–13) Rated A for Awesome (2011–12) Life with Boys (2011–13) Zoink'd (2012–13) BeyWheelz (2013) Extreme Babysitting (2013–14) Cache Craze (2013–14) Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion (2013–15) Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! (2013–14) BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz (2014) Mission: 4Count (2014) Some Assembly Required (2014–16) Numb Chucks (2014–16) Nerds and Monsters (2014–16) Cook'd (2014–15) Max & Shred (2014–16) Undercover High (2014–15) Open Heart (2015) The Stanley Dynamic (2015–17) Make It Pop (2015–16) Game On (2015–16) Ride (2016) Tricked (2016) Driving Me Crazy (2016) Made Up (2016–17) 3 Amigonauts (2017) Chuck's Choice (2017) The ZhuZhus (2017) Mysticons (2017–18) Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2017–18) ReBoot: The Guardian Code (2018) Star Falls (2018) Go Away, Unicorn! (2018–19)
2020s debuts	Ollie's Pack (2020–21)
See also	Current original series Corus Entertainment Nelvana The Zone Treehouse TV Teletoon StackTV

v t e Disney XD original programming
2000s debuts	Aaron Stone (2009–2010) Yin Yang Yo! (2009) Phineas and Ferb (2009–2015) Jimmy Two-Shoes (2009-2011) Kid vs. Kat (2009-2011) Zeke and Luther (2009–2012) I'm in the Band (2009–2011)
2010s debuts	Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010–2012) Pair of Kings (2010–2013) The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010–2012) Goalmouth (2011-2014) Kickin' It (2011–2015) Lab Rats (2012–2016) Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–2017) Motorcity (2012–2013) Tron: Uprising (2012–2013) Gravity Falls (2012–2016) Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012–2015) Crash & Bernstein (2012–2014) Dude, That's My Ghost! (2013) Packages from Planet X (2013–2014) Xiaolin Chronicles (2013–2014) Avengers Assemble (2013–2019) Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013–2015) Wander Over Yonder (2013–2016) Mighty Med (2013–2015) The 7D (2014–2016) Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018) Kirby Buckets (2014–2017) Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014–2017) Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015–2019) Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales (2015) Two More Eggs (2015–2017) Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015–2017) Guardians of the Galaxy (2015–2019) Pickle and Peanut (2015–2018) Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) Walk the Prank (2016–2018) Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (2016–2017) Counterfeit Cat (2016–2017) Future-Worm! (2016–2018) Right Now Kapow (2016–2017) Milo Murphy's Law (2016–2019) Mech-X4 (2016–2018) Billy Dilley's Super-Duper Subterranean Summer (2017) Parker Plays (2017–2018) Player Select (2017–2020) DuckTales (2017–2021) Marvel's Spider-Man (2017–2020) Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021) Star Wars Resistance (2018–2020) Space Chickens in Space (2018–2019)
2020s debuts	Eye Wonder (2021–2022) G.O.A.T. (2021–2022) Roman to the Rescue (2022) Beyblade Burst QuadStrike (2023) Bakugan (2023–2024)
See also	25 Days of Christmas Disney Television Animation It's a Laugh Productions

Jetix

BVS Entertainment

Power Rangers Dino Thunder (2004)
Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)
Power Rangers Mystic Force (2006)
Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007)
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)

Jetix Europe

SIP Animation	What's with Andy? (2001–07, season 2 only) The Tofus (2004–05) W.I.T.C.H. (2004–06) A.T.O.M. – Alpha Teens on Machines (2005–07) Combo Niños (2008)

Licensed	Monster Warriors (2006–08) Galactik Football (2006–10, seasons 1–2 only) Ōban Star-Racers (2006) Shuriken School (2006–07) Team Galaxy (2006–07) Pucca (2006–08) Monster Buster Club (2007–09) Kid vs. Kat (2008–09, season 1 only) Jimmy Two-Shoes (2009, season 1 only)

Jetix Animation Concepts
(Disney TVA)

Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! (2004–06)
Get Ed (2005–06)
Yin Yang Yo! (2006–09)

Acquired broadcasts

Dragon Booster (2004, U.S. only)
Battle B-Daman (2005, U.S. and Latin America only)
PXG (2005–08, UK only)
Digimon Data Squad (2007–08, U.S. only)
Chaotic (2007–09, U.S. only)
Captain Flamingo (2008, U.S. and Europe only)