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{{Short description|Long-running American animation based media franchise}}
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'''''Ben 10''''' is an American ] conceived by ] and owned by ] The franchise, mainly consisting of animated series produced by ], revolves around a young boy named ], who discovers the Omnitrix — a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch. This remarkable gadget contains the DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species.
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'''''Ben 10''''' is an American animated TV series and ] created by ] and produced by ]. The franchise revolves around a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires a watch-like alien device (the Omnitrix) which allows the wearer to transform into ten different alien creatures.<ref name="Omnitrix or Ultimatrix">{{cite web|title=Omnitrix or Ultimatrix |url=http://chad10art.deviantart.com/journal/Omnitrix-or-Ultimatrix-271834742|accessdate=May 7, 2015|date= Dec 1, 2011|work=Deviant Art|last=|first=}}</ref> The ''Ben 10'' franchise has received wide critical acclaim, winning three ]. Worldwide it has grossed over $4.5 billion in retail sales.<ref name="variety.com" /><ref name="Om">{{cite web|title=Ben 10 'Omniverse' to Launch at {{sic|nolink=y|Nuremburg}}|url=http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Ben-10-Omniverse-to-Launch-at-Nuremburg/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/755021|accessdate=February 20, 2012|date=January 6, 2012|work=Global License|last=|first=}}</ref> The franchise has four movies, all of which aired on Cartoon Network between August 2007 and March 2012. With an 11-year old franchise, it is the longest ] original series to date.


The franchise has garnered considerable critical acclaim, securing three ]. It encompasses five primary television series, five feature films, and numerous video games. It ranks as ]'s second longest existing franchise. Furthermore, ''Ben 10'' has inspired a line of toys produced initially by ] for the franchise's first four series and later by ] for the reboot. The ''Ben 10'' franchise is one of the ].
==Series==


On February 17, 2021, Cartoon Network announced three 44-minute specials slated for April 2021, titled ''Ben 10,010'', ''Ben Gen 10'', and ''Alien X-Tinction''. These specials serve as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event involving the first four television series in the franchise.<ref>{{Cite press release|date=February 17, 2021|title=WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your World|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en&fb|url-status=live|access-date=February 17, 2021|website=|publisher=]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217181729/https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/warnermedia-expands-kids-family-offerings-cartoon-network-and-hbo-max-under-new?language_content_entity=en|archive-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref>
===Original series===
{{main article|Ben 10 (2005 TV series)}}
While on summer vacation, Ben Tennyson stays with his Grandfather, Max Tennyson, and cousin, Gwendolyn Tennyson. During his stay in a camp, Ben discovers the Omnitrix, an alien device which allows him to change his DNA to that of various aliens' and take on their form. Ben uses the device to avert disasters, save people from terror, and fight off hostile villains including Vilgax, an alien warlord bent on using the Omnitrix to outfit an alien army.
He also protects the Omnitrix from evil so they cannot make use of its powers.
Ben also keeps this all situation a secret from his parents so only Grandpa Max and Gwen know his secret.
Ben saves people from alien invasions as well as street crimes too.
People know him as a great super hero but Ben is restricted and unable to reveal his secret.


===''Alien Force''=== ==Television series==
{{main article|Ben 10: Alien Force}} {{Main|List of Ben 10 television series}}
As of 2024, the five concluded series are split into two continuities: ], including the original series and its ]{{En dash}}] (2005{{En dash}}2008), '']'' (2008{{En dash}}2010), '']'' (2010{{En dash}}2012), and '']'' (2012{{En dash}}2014), and ] of ] (2016{{En dash}}2021), with its ] serving as both the series finale for the 2016 reboot and a crossover event connecting both continuities. As of 2024, there are a total of 393 episodes.
Five years after the summer vacation when Ben discovered the Omnitrix, it is taken by unknown means. A teenage Ben regains the Omnitrix while searching for his grandfather, who was abducted by a xenophobic alien race called the Highbreeds, determined to cleanse the earth of human beings. Ben's age causes the Omnitrix to reboot itself, granting him access to a new set of alien forms along with a few of his previous forms. Ben is joined in his search by Gwen and Kevin Levin, his former enemy, as they deal with the Highbreed's universal extermination plan and later, Vilgax.


===''Ultimate Alien''=== ===Series overview===
{{main article|Ben 10: Ultimate Alien}} {{: List of Ben 10 television series}}
After Ben's last battle with Vilgax which resulted in the destruction of the Omnitrix, Ben replaces it with the new Ultimatrix that allows him to evolve his alien forms into their ultimate forms. With the recent disclosure of his identity, Ben has become a worldwide celebrity. Meanwhile, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin must stop an Osmosian villain named Aggregor, who hunts new aliens from the Andromeda galaxy, and intends to use their powers to achieve the "ultimate prize". Later, Ben, Gwen, and Kevin have to prevent the release of an extra dimensional entity called Diagon and prevent him from taking over the universe.The last episode of this series also featured Ultimate Waybig.


===''Omniverse''=== ==Films==
{{main article|Ben 10: Omniverse}} {{Main|List of Ben 10 films}}
After ''Ultimate Alien'', Ben acquires a new powerful, perfect Omnitrix that allows him to gain access to a new set of alien forms along with all the forms he has assumed prior. After Gwen goes away to college with Kevin accompanying her, Ben pairs up with a by-the-book rookie plumber, Rook Blonko. Rook is an intelligent and talented expert fighter plumber who comes from the planet Revonnah. He is targeted by an intergalactic huntsman named Khyber, who made a copy of the Omnitrix with the help of a mad scientist Cerebrocrustacean, Dr. Psycobos, named the Nemetrix. Both of them are working with an enemy from Ben's past, a mutated Galvanic Mechamorph named Malware. Ben later contends with the Incurseans, Albedo, Zs'Skayr, Dr. Psycobos, Charmcaster, the Plumber's Black-Ops Unit (called the "Rooters"), his alternate dimension self (the warlord, Mad Ben), and a Time War with Maltruant.


As of 2020, there have been three animated films {{En dash}} '']'' (2007), '']'' (2012), '']'' (2020) and two live-action films {{En dash}} '']'' (2007), '']'' (2009) released in the franchise.
===Reboot===
{{Main article|Ben 10 (2016 TV series)}}
The official Twitter feed of Cartoon Network PR<ref></ref> confirmed a ''Ben 10'' reboot that would follow the adventures of Ben, Gwen, and Max Tennyson. It will include additional new alien forms from the Omnitrix. It premieres on Cartoon Network International in 2016 and in North America in 2017. In mid-June 2016, Cartoon Network released the first poster in which 10 of the most popular aliens were featured and also stated plans for the reboot. The reboot released this fall (October 2016) in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa and will continue in North and Latin America in 2017.<ref name="variety.com"></ref><ref name="twitter.com/CartoonNetworkPR"></ref> The world premiere of the Ben 10 reboot aired on Cartoon Network Australia on October 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cartoon Network Australia And Boomerang Australia October 2016 Highlights|url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/cartoon-network-australia-and-boomerang-australia-october-2016-highlights/|website=RegularCapital: Cartoon Network International News|publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Asia-Pacific/Poem Group PR|accessdate=9 September 2016}}</ref> Cartoon Network UK premiered the Ben 10 reboot on October 8, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10 Hero Experience Coming To Intu Trafford Centre 1st And 2nd October|url=http://www.regularcapital.com/2016/09/ben-10-hero-experience-coming-to-intu-trafford-centre-1st-and-2nd-october/|website=RegularCapital: International Cartoon Network News|publisher=Turner Broadcasting System Europe (Press Release)|accessdate=16 September 2016}}</ref> The German Cartoon Network channel premiered the first two episodes on October 10, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10: Episodenguide|url=http://www.fernsehserien.de/ben-10-2016/episodenguide|website=fernsehserien.de|language=german|accessdate=20 September 2016}}</ref> It will premiere on April 2017 at the United States.


===Animated films===
==Cast==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
* ] as Ben Tennyson (4, 5, 10, 11-year-old and toddler), Ben 23, Upgrade (10 and 11-year-old, 1st time), Techno-Bubble, Buzzshock (1st time), Blitzwolfer (1st time), Wildmutt (Dream), Pesky Dust (2nd time), Nighty Knight, Amalgam Ben, Diamondhead (Gwen, 3rd time), Upgrade (Gwen), Kenny Tennyson (1st time), Future Gwen (1st time), Sumo Slammer Collecting Boy, Rojo's Thug, Edith, Lucy Mann, Mrs. Fang, Sandra Tennyson (1st time), Attea, Serena (2nd time), Pakmar, Mad Pakmar, Agent Swift, Molly Gunther, Albedo (11-year-old Human form), ML-E (1st time), ML-E’s Mother, Natalie Alvarez, Mazuma, She-Worst, Y-it, Fergi, Private Brownbag, Rook Shim, Duffy, Sally, Policewoman (1st time), Woman (1st time), Waitress, Elderly Woman, Old Lady, Computer Voice (2nd time), Volunteer 2, Female Guard, Doll, Kid (4th time), Cheerleader 1, Little Kid, Computer (1st time), Girl (2nd time), Reporter 3, Customer (4th time), Police officer, Plumber 1 (2nd time), Mrs. Rheault, Resident, Merchant, Clown 4, Old Lady, Mrs. Billions
!Occupation
* ] as Gwen Tennyson (10-year-old, 1st time), Pretty Girl, Cheerleader 2, Student 1 (1st time), Girl Student
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2007)
* ] as Max Tennyson (54, 59-60, 60-61, 64-65 and 65-66-year-old, 1st time), Future Max, Upgrade (Max), Eye Guy (2nd time), Eye Guy 23, Ultimate Spidermonkey (2nd time), Zed, Lukik, Moldywarp, Ishiyama (2nd time), Highbreed (2nd time), Highbreed 1 (2nd time), DNAlien 1 (1st time), DNAlien 3-4, Blukic, Liam, Bailiff (2nd time), Hoodlum (1st time), Galvan Major, Camper (1st time), Security Guard 2, TV Announcer (1st time), Seasoned Pro, Firey Buddy, Radio Chatter 2, Thug (2nd time), Announcer (3rd time), Soldier 1, Bird Villain 1, Truck Driver (1st time), Moe, Serf, Alien 4, Colonel (2nd time), Guards, Fisherman (2nd time), Reporter 1, Alien, Slaves
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2012)
* ] as Wildmutt, Stinkfly (1st time), Stink Arms, Big Bug, Eye Guy (1st time), Spitter, Swampfire, Ultimate Swampfire, Echo Echo, Ultimate Echo Echo, Humungousaur (1st time), Ultimate Humungousaur (1st time), Jetray, Big Chill, Ultimate Big Chill, Freezeghost, Chromastone (1st time), Brainstorm (1st time), Spidermonkey, Ultimate Spidermonkey (1st time), Mr. Monkey, Goop, Cannonbolt (2nd time), Ultimate Cannonbolt, Upchuck (2nd time), Way Big (2nd time), Ultimate Way Big, Lodestar, Diamondhead (3rd time), Nanomech, Water Hazard, AmpFibian (2nd time), Armodrillo (1st time), Terraspin (1st time), NRG, Heatblast (3rd time), Ultimate Wildmutt, Four Arms (16-year-old, 2nd time), ChamAlien, Eatle (1st time), Fasttrack, Clockwork, Jury Rigg (1st time), Crashhopper, Crashocker, Wildvine (2nd time), The Worst (2nd time), Astrodactyl, Cash Murray (1st time), Drone (1st time), Mutant Cockatiel, Sixsix, Limax, Acid Breath, Joe, Interpreter Alien, SACT Soldier 1, Amazing Alan, Scooter (1st time), Elsgood (Old), Mr. Zu, Joel Tennyson, Camille’s Ex-Boyfriend, Porcupine, Immovable Object, Carl Tennyson (1st time), Gluto, Psyphon, Sevenseven, Officer Wells, Hugo, Frolic, Pickaxe Aliens, DNAlien 2 (1st time), DNAlien 1 (2nd time), DNAlien (1st time), DNAliens (2nd time), DNAlien Cop 1, Big Chill’s Offspring, Dravek, Dasypodidate, Rodilia Dentia, Xenocyte, Tiny, Tiny's Mother, Ssserpent, Pyroxivor, Decka, Bailiff (1st time), Mr. Smoothy Mascot, Naljian Destructor, Zaw-Veenull, Tiffan, Commander Sangfroid, Stone Creatures, Sugilite, Bioids, Bivalvan, Andreas, P'andor, Ra'ad, Yeti, Geochelone Aerio, Computron, Cerberus, Blowfish, Pallorfang, Scrutin, Sentinel, Barry, Harvey Hackett, Plant Alien, Sir Reginald, Lucubra, Trumbipulor (1st time), Prisoner 775, Gourmand Actor, Cerebrocrustacean Actor, Piscciss Volann Actor, Sentient Ultimate Humungousaur, Sentient Ultimate Spidermonkey, Sentient Ultimate Swampfire, Sentient Ultimate Echo Echo, Sentient Ultimate Cannonbolt, Sentient Ultimate Big Chill, Red Robot, Inspector 13, Ignaceous, Water Creature, Mutant Chickens, Mutant Chicken Leader, Flame Keepers' Circle Member, Plumber (4th time), Eighteight, Sheriff Wat-Senn, Kraab (3rd time), Zorian, Slix Vigma (2nd time), Mecha Suit, Screegit, E-N, Hulex Colonel, Hulex Workers, Caitiff, Fistrick’s Thug (1st time), Security Guard 1, Robber 1 (1st time), Kid (1st time), Gang Member 1, Cop 2, Officer, EMT, Punk 1, Trapped Worker, Thug (1st time), Computer 1, Male Vulpimancer, Robber 2 (2nd time), Security Guard (1st time), Tuba Player, Teen (1st time), Mall Cop 1, Mall Official, Thief 2 (2nd time), Server, Doggy Buddy, Kitty Litterer, Eskimo Teen 2, Priest, DJ (1st time), Student 2 (1st time), Prisoner 1, Security (1st time), Vulpimancers, Cop (1st time), Driver (4th time), Farmer (2nd time), Highbreed (4th time), Man, Policeman (2nd time), Alien 5, Seedling 2, Moley, Forever Knight (2nd time), Knight Leader, Pilot (2nd time), Store Manager, TV Reporter 1, Sheriff (2nd time), Reporter (3rd time), Robot, Boy (4th time), Teen (3rd time), Computer Voice (4th time), Bartender (2nd time), Plumber 2 (2nd time), Aliens, Artie the Artifact, Restaurant Employee, Napoleon (head), Nugget, Slurpstack, Nerd 1, Tour Guide (4th time)
! style="width:25%;" |'']'' (2020)
* ] as Heatblast (1st time), Ghostfreak (1st time), Heat Jaws, Vilgax (1st time), Future Vilgax, Zs’Skayr (1st time), Four Arms (4-year-old), Roger, Bob, Steve Cummings, Mr. Mann, Edward White, Nightmarish Alien, Hobble, Helena Xagliv, Adwaita (2nd time), Mino-Toga, Drone (2nd time), Pa Vreedle (2nd time), Thaddeus J. Collins, Bill Gacks, Ectonurite Twins, Regis, Robber 2 (1st time), Bystander, Radio Announcer (1st time), Barker (1st time), Female Vulpimancer, Robber 1 (2nd time), Security Guard (2nd time), Fisherman (1st time), Tour Guide (2nd time), Swat Cop, Volunteer 1, Handy Buddy, Narrator (2nd time), Steve (1st time), Band Member 2, Eskimo Teen 1, Alien Fly Prisoner, Mechamorph Armor
|-
* ] as Diamondhead (1st time), XLR8 (1st time), Wildvine (1st time), Diamond Matter, Jack, Hotel Guard, S.A.M., Gordon Tennyson, Mr. Beck, Piscciss Volann Prisoner, Ranger, TV News Anchor, News Reporter, Commander, Manager, Larry, Mall Cop 2, Newscaster, Announcer (1st time), Security Guard (3rd time), Radio Announcer (2nd time), NASA Engineer, Referee, Soldier 2, Security (2nd time)
!Director(s)
* ] as Four Arms (10-year-old, 1st time), Dr. Kelly, Gladiator, Exo-Skull (1st time), President, Reinrassic III, Highbreed (1st time), Highbreed 2, DNAliens (1st time), DNAlien Cop 2, General Groff, Highbreed Supreme, Cop 1 (1st time), Driver (2nd time), Radio News Anchor, Teacher (2nd time), Scooter (3rd time), Sensei, Officer, Sheriff (1st time), Guard 2 (1st time), Desk Sergeant, Colonel (1st time), Forever Knight 5
|Sebastian O. Montes III and Scooter Tidwell
* ] as Ripjaws (1st time), Cannonbolt (1st time), Way Big (1st time), Evil Way Big, Ben 10,000 (1st time), Krakken, Duane, Bug-Lite (1st time), Dr. Doomacus, Mycelium, Coach Finn, Squire, Hammer, Surgeon, Quince, Strabismus, Hydromander, Hydromander Adolescents, Thief 2 (1st time), Policeman (1st time), Alarm Voice, Computer 2, Soldier (1st time), Employee, Tourist, Vendor (1st time), Thief 1 (2nd time), Kappa Statue, Scooter (2nd time), Convict 2, Guard, Security Guard (4th time), Guard 2, Train Conductor, Robot Guard (2nd time), Forever Knight 3 (3rd time)
|]
* ] as Grey Matter (1st time), Sublimino, Billy, Arnold, Lepidopterran Prisoner, Robber, VIP 1, Teen (2nd time), Dispatcher (1st time)
|Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre
* ] as Ben Tennyson (15 and 16-year-old), Albedo (16-year-old Human form), No Watch Ben, Mad Ben, Bad Ben, Benzarro, Nega Ben, Anur-Mirrored Ben, Alien X, AmpFibian (1st time), XLR8 (2nd time), Speedyquick, Upgrade (16-year-old), Feedback, Walkatrout, Pesky Dust (1st time), Mole-Stache (1st time), The Worst (1st time), Kickin Hawk, Omnitrix, Ultimatrix, Brad (2nd time), Jeff, Orb, Kenko (2nd time), J.T. (2nd time), DNAlien 3, Carl Tennyson (3rd time), Buzz, Galvan Teacher, Eon (1st time), Synthroid, Mechamorph Guard (1st time), Plumber (2nd time), Necrofriggian 3, Piscciss Volann Guard, Chrul 2, Alpha Member 2, Plumber 1 (1st time), Sock Vendor, Pink-Worst, Green-Worst, N-8, Julius, Lieutenant Rana, Herve, Alien Kid, Hoodlum (2nd time), Lieutenant Steel (2nd time), Soccer Player 1, Sparring Partner, Truck Driver (2nd time), Student (1st time), Patrolman (2nd time), Alien 1, Radio Announcer (3rd time), Captive, Forever Knight 3 (1st time), Soldier (2nd time), Reporter (2nd time), Sentry, Keeper, TV Reporter 2, Dispatcher (2nd time), Prisoner, Engineer 1, Soldier 1, French Instructor, Erin's Boyfriend, Radio, Scientist, Forever Knight 1 (3rd time), Forever Knight 2 (3rd time), Bartender (1st time), Reporter 2, Teen Boy, Computer Voice (5th time), Hysteric Alien, Revonnahgander Kid, Student 1 (2nd time), Student 4, Police Officer (3rd time), Sumo Slammer
|-
* ] as Gwen Tennyson (11, 15 and 16-year-old), Future Gwen (2nd time), Gwen 10, Diamondhead (Gwen, 2nd time), Clockwork (Gwen), Humungousaur (Gwen), Upchuck (Gwen), Rath (Gwen), XLR8 (Gwen), Wildvine (Gwen), Carol Smith, Cicely, Girl (1st time), Mother, Sunny, Mrs. Rozum, Pierce's Girlfriend, Margie, Mr. Smoothy Employee, Teen Girl, Fan (2nd time), Woman (3rd time), Student 2 (2nd time)
!Producer(s)
* ] as Kevin Levin (11, 12, 16 and 17-year old), Future Kevin (2nd time), Stinkfly (2nd time), Jetray (Kevin), Wildmutt (Gwen), Way Big (Gwen), Nanomech (Kevin), AmpFibian (Kevin), Aggrebot (1st time), Churl 3, Alpha Member 3, Grick, Soccer Player 2, Farmer (1st time), Teenage, Alien, Farmer's Son, DNAlien 5, Alien 2, Kid 1 (1st time), Kid (6th time), Forever Knight 4, Exasperated Guy, Computer (2nd time), Soldier 2 (2nd time), Student (2nd time), Forever Knight (3rd time), Forever Knight 2 (6th time), Little Alien, Additional Voices, Sandwich Vendor, Goatatactyl, Kid 2 (2nd time), Clown 3
|Donna Smith, Alex Soto & Jennifer Pelphrey {{small|(supervising)}}
* ] as Rath, Ultimate Rath, Four Arms (10, 11, 16-year-old and toddler, 3rd time), Handy Man, Armodrillo (2nd time), Toolboxx, Humungousaur (2nd time), Dino-Mighty, Ultimate Humungousaur (2nd time), Humungoopsaur, Bullfrag, Atomix, Whampire, Galapagus, Vulkanus, Baron Highway, Octagon Vreedle, Judge Domstol, Ragnorak, Doug, Aggregor, Ultimate Aggregor, Will Harangue, Mad Harangue, Colonel Rozum, Zombozo (2nd time), foreverduke838, Adwaita (1st time), Spellbinder, Magister Coronach, Conduit Edwards, Swamps, Garage Monster, Centur Squaar, Diagon, Plumber (2nd time), Aggrebot (2nd time), Necrofriggian 2, Piscciss Volann Commander, Bobo Haha, Bubble Helmet, Tentacle Vendor, Madison's Father, Mechamorph Guard (2nd time), Glamour Man, Computer Voice (3rd time), TV Reporter, Audience Member, Police Officer (2nd time), Barker (2nd time), V.O. Announcer, Sailor, Forever Knight 2 (3rd time), Forever Knight 1 (6th time), Forever Knight (4th time), Black Pawn, Watchmaker, Maurice, Magg-O-Net Monster, Harry, College Guy
|Kurt Weldon {{small|(line)}} and Victor Cook {{small|(supervising)}}
* ] as Rook Blonko, Future Rook, Mad Rook, Bloxx, Terraspin (2nd time), Jury Rigg (2nd time), UpRigg, Ball Weevil, Smoothy Vendor, Corvo, Magister Arnux, Alan Albright (2nd time), Doc Saturday, N-D, Bouncer (2nd time), Bug-Lite (2nd time), Elliot, Techadon Robots, Parallelogram Vreedle, Medic (1st time), DJ (3rd time), Crujo, Professor Aniceto, Boy (3rd time), Radio Announcer (3rd time), Kid (7th time), Incursean Soldier (1st time), Fireman, Student 3
|Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick
* ] as Diamondhead (4th time), Grey Matter (3rd time), Brainfrog, Eatle (2nd time), Arctiguana (2nd time), Ultimate Arctiguana, Freezelizard, Ripjaws (2nd time), Way Big (3rd time), Upchuck (3rd time), Vomit Man, Big Chuck, Buzzshock (2nd time), Toepick, Chromastone (2nd time), Driba, Dr. Psychobos, Albedo (Galvan form), Ultimate Albedo, Fistrick, Megawhatts, Pax, Solid Plugg, Bellicus (3rd time), Commander Raff (2nd time), Trumbipulor (2nd time), Rook Da, Cooper Daniels (4th time), Contemelia, Lackno, Sergeant Cast Iron, Mechaneer, Poltroon, Jerry, Parts Dealer, Pretty Boy Vreedle (2nd time), Dodecahedron Vreedle (2nd time), Computron's Minions, Thunderpig, Fistrick's Thug (2nd time), Announcer (5th time), Gust-O
|-
* ] as Brainstorm (2nd time), Malware, Mr. Baumann (2nd time), Seebik, V.V. Argost, Fiskerton Saturday, Kane North (2nd time), Starbeard (1st time), Policeman (4th time), Vendor (2nd time), Plumber (5th time), Alarm
!Production company(s)
* ] as Cannonbolt (3rd time), Rollaway, Shocksquatch, Electricyeti, Heatblast (4th time), Gravattack, Ultimate Gravttack, Frankenstrike (2nd time), Lightning Volt, Mole-Stache (2nd time), Unitaur, Slapstrike, Max Tennyson (2nd time), Khyber, Skurd, Exo-Skull (2nd time), Sunder (2nd time), Gar Red Wind, Deefus Veeblepister, Malice, George Washington (2nd time), Thumbskull (2nd time), Lord Transyl, Bouncer (1st time), Joseph Chadwick (2nd time), Steve (2nd time), Customer (2nd time), Forecaster, Door, Driver (5th time), Fisherman (3rd time), Trucker, Guy 2, Prospector Pete, Spider, Boxer, Lester, Clown 2, Guard, Mr. Billions, Tour Guide (5th time), Shock-O, Foreman
|]
* ] as Ditto, Gutrot, Baz-El, Rhomboid Vreedle, Magister Patelliday, Churl 1, Phil Billings (2nd time), Tummyhead, Toby Monitor (1st time), Kyle Monitor, Captain Kork, Gorvan, Chadzmuth, Stick Doug, H. E. Grady, Monitor (2nd time), Cotton Candy Vendor, Patrolman (1st time), Engineer 2, Forever Knight 1 (4th time), Walt's wife, Bruce, Coach Keene, Clown 5
|], ] and Cartoon Network Studios
* ] as Snare-oh (2nd time), Blitzwolfer (2nd time), Highbreed Commander, Sheriff Mason, Milleous, Sir Morton, Battle Mode Ship, Magister Pyke, Kwarrel, Sergeant Cookmeister, Sweet-Eels Sparklefunk, Walt, Ujin, Jungle Guardians, Dispatcher (4th time), Guard (2nd time), Warrior 1, Highbreed 1 (1st time), Highbreed (3rd time), DNAlien 2 (3rd time), DNAlien (2nd time), Forever Knight 2 (1st time), Forever Knight 1 (2nd time), Guard 1 (1st time), Trucker, TV Narrator
|Cartoon Network Studios
* ] as Gwen Tennyson (10-year-old and toddler, 2nd time), Four Arms (Gwen, 2nd time), Dana
|-
* ] as Cannonbolt (4th time), Sydney, Ant, Arte, Tim Buktu
!Distributor
* ] as Overflow, Todd, Kid in Crowd, Kid 1 (2nd time)
|]
* ] as Diamondhead (5th time), Iron Kyle, Bill, Biker, Jock 2, Napoleon (right hand), Nerd 3, Steam Smythe, Old Man
|Cartoon Network
* ] as Grey Matter (4th time), Grey Arms, Monster on tablet, Tourist, Camper (2nd time)
|]
* ] as Wildvine (3rd time)
|-
* ] as Upgrade (10-year-old and toddler, 2nd time)
!Runtime
* ] as Dr. Animo, Future Dr. Animo, Earl, Police Officer (1st time), VIP 2, Father, Driver (1st time), Monitor (1st time), Null Guardians, Teacher 2, Sheriff (3rd time), Plumber 2 (3rd time)
|67 minutes
* ] as Rojo (1st time), Teacher (1st time), Jamie, Mandy, Gilbert, Turbine, Boy (1st time), Tour Guide (3rd time), Black Knight, Suemungousaur, Lewodan
|69 minutes
* ] as J.T. (1st time), Max Tennyson (10-year-old), Peterson, Pierce Wheels, Forever Knight 3 (4th time)
|72 minutes
* ] as Hex (Old, 1st time), Punk 3, Forever Knights, Foreman, Driver (3rd time), Boy 1, Convict 1, Automated Voice, Manny Armstrong, TV Announcer (2nd time)
|-
* ] as Enoch, Mr. Jingles, Dr. Shueman, Driscoll, Mr. Baumann (1st time), Plumber 2 (1st time), Umpire, Thug (3rd time)
!Released
* ] as Tetrax Shard, Radio Newscaster, Doctor, Prisoner 3, Prisoner 4, Tetrax 23, Mr. Gyro Employee
|August 10, 2007
* ] as Frightwig, Hippie Vendor
|March 23, 2012
* ] as Thumbskull (1st time)
|October 10, 2020
* ] as Jonah Melville, Sir Cyrus, Hex (2nd time), Nurse, Cop (2nd time), Guy 1
|}
* ] as Vera Tennyson (1st time)
* ] as Marty, Ice Cream Employee
* ] as Kraab (1st time), Guard (1st time), Punk 2
* ] as Kevin Levin (2nd time), Four Arms (Kevin, 2nd time), Heatblast (Kevin, 2nd time), Stinkfly (Kevin), Diamondhead (Kevin), Upgrade (Kevin), Devlin Levin, Future Kevin (1st time), Tack, Plumber (3rd time)
* ] as Kevin Levin (1st time), Heatblast (Kevin, 1st time), Four Arms (Kevin, 1st time)
* ] as Attendant (1st time), Helicopter Pilot, Gang Member 2
* ] as Zombozo (1st time), Thief 1 (1st time)
* ] as Tour Guide (1st time), Reporter (1st time), Woman (2nd time), Computer Voice (1st time)
* ] as Howell Wayneright, Head Scientist
* ] as Brad (1st time), Forever Knight (1st time)
* ] as Councilwoman Liang
* ] as Clancy, Simons, Worker, Guest
* ] as Phil Billings (1st time), Rookie
* ] as Leader Alien
* ] as Enforcer Alien
* ] as Lieutenant Steel (1st time), SACT Soldier 2
* ] as Tini (1st time), Myaxx (1st time), Four Arms (Gwen, 1st time), Diamondhead (Gwen, 1st time), Cannonbolt (Gwen), Drew Saturday, Policewoman (2nd time), Salesperson, Queen Bee, Woman (4th time)
* ] as Heatblast (Gwen), Xylene, Camille Mann-Tennyson, Mrs. Mann, Rebecca Holiday, Diane Farrah
* ] as Charmcaster, Grey Matter (Gwen), Hex (Young), Kid (2nd time), Rojo (2nd time), Viktoria
* ] as Narrator (1st time), Bird Villain 2
* ] as Slix Vigma (1st time)
* ] as Technorg
* ] as Arctiguana (1st time), Ultimos (1st time), Donovan GrandSmith
* ] as Synaptak, Squire, Forever Knight 1-2, Jailer (1st time), Sir Dagonet, Prince Gyula, Chet Rigby, Soldier 3
* ] as Andy, Pinky, Elsgood (Young), Kid (3rd time), Sunmin, Grandson, Lucy, Zombie Girls (1st time)
* ] as Upchuck (1st time), Harold, Road Rage, Escape Artist, Emcee, Eskimo Teen 3, Prisoner 2
* ] as Eddie GrandSmith, Tiffany, Joan Maplewood, Boy (2nd time), Boy 2, Cowgirl
* ] as Mildred, Shelby, Gypsy Woman
* ] as Missy
* ] as Kai Green, Future Kai
* ] as Wes Green
* ] as Kenko (1st time), Dragon, Pilot (1st time)
* ] as Ishiyama (1st time), Mr. Yamamoto, Repairman, Cop 1 (2nd time)
* ] as XLR8 (3rd time), Tim Dean, Hector, Shady Looking Dude, Kid (5th time), Referee, Bass Guy
* ] as Abel North, Kane North (1st time)
* ] as Todd Maplewood
* ] as Vance Vetterboy
* ] as Band Member 1, Announcer (2nd time)
* ] as Frankenstrike (1st time), Viktor, I.M. Werfzel
* ] as Snare-oh (1st time)
* ] as Betty Jean Tennyson
* ] as Laurence Wainright, Guard 1, Radio Chatter 1
* ] as Gaterboy
* ] as Cooper Daniels (1st time)
* ] as Azmuth (1st time), Forever Knight 3 (2nd time), Counterman, Highbreed Guard
* ] as Heatblast (2nd time)
* ] as Grey Matter (2nd time), Rad Dudesman, Pyxi, Major Glorff, Gracklflint, Scout, Transylian, Old Lady, Jock 1, Minitaur, Chinzilla
* ] as Diamondhead (2nd time)
* ] as Retaliator, Boy Student
* ] as Julie Yamamoto, Ship, Probity, Myaxx (2nd time), Sandra Tennyson (2nd time), Mrs. Jones, Waitress, Ingenue, Kid 2 (1st time), Fan (1st time), Customer (1st time), Erin, Computer (3rd time)
* ] as Argit, Future Argit, Jarett, Grack, Lepidopterran Kid, Forever Knight 2 (5th time), Incursean Soldier (2nd time)
* ] as Ghostfreak (2nd time), Azmuth (2nd time), Magister Labrid, Tiny's Father, Zs'Skayr (2nd time), Ultimos (2nd time), Blue Leader, Red Leader, Kraab (2nd time), DNAlien 2 (2nd time), Rath (Azmuth), Humungousaur (Azmuth), Bellicus (2nd time), Pa Vreedle (1st time), Haplor, Hugh, Necrofriggian 1, Kundo, Bryk, Medic (2nd time), Guard 1 (2nd time), Policeman (3rd time), Forever Knight 1 (1st time), Forever Knight 2 (2nd time), Jailer (2nd time), General Major, Major Domo, Madcow, Nerd 2, Wolfen Sheep, Hail-O
* ] as Vilgax (2nd time), Goop (Vilgax), Guard 2 (2nd time)
* ] as Professor Paradox
* ] as Alan Albright (1st time)
* ] as Sandra Tennyson (3rd time), Isosceles Right Triangle Vreedle
* ] as Michael Morningstar
* ] as Verdona Tennyson (Anodite), Natalie Tennyson, Helen Wheels, Tini (2nd time), Fritz, Teacher 1, Flourence, Melinda, Magistrata
* ] as Trina, Zombie Girls (2nd time)
* ] as Edna, Ma Vreedle, Pretty Boy Vreedle (1st time), Dodecahedron Vreedle (1st time)
* ] as Ken Tennyson, Shem
* ] as Verdona Tennyson (Human)
* ] as Frank Tennyson
* ] as Cash Murray (2nd time)
* ] as J.T. (3rd time), Jimmy Jones, J. Jonah Jones, Kenny Tennyson (2nd time), Soldier 2 (1st time), Fanboy, Forever Knight 2 (4th time)
* ] as Patrick
* ] as Connor
* ] as Commander Raff (1st time), Attendant (2nd time), Brannigan, Kolar, Fridge, Vilgax Actor, Plumber Officer, Announcer (4th time)
* ] as Bellicus (1st time), Warrior 2
* ] as Serena (1st time), Agent Locke
* ] as Magister Prior Gilhil, Plumber (1st time), White Knight
* ] as Cooper Daniels (2nd time)
* ] as Joseph Chadwick (1st time), Forever Knight 2 (3rd time), Stage Manager
* ] as Carl Tennyson (2nd time)
* ] as Tyler, DNAlien 2
* ] as Simian, Lu, Citizen, Batman
* ] as Mayor Coleman, Alien 3, Victor Validus, Janitor
* ] as Sunder (1st time)
* ] as Naljian Mother
* ] as Mrs. Levin
* ] as Devin Levin, Robot Guard (1st time)
* ] as Urian, Umpire, Commentator
* ] as Oliver Thompson, Mr. Webb, Forever Knight 1 (4th time)
* ] as Jennifer Nocturne, Ester, Subdora, ML-E (2nd time), DJ (2nd time), Toby Monitor (2nd time), TV Reporter 3, Computer Voice (6th time)
* ] as Carl Nesmith
* ] as Ben 10,000 (2nd time), Ultimate Ben, Eon (2nd time), Cameraman, Thug (4th time), Tech
* ] as Morgg, Trukk
* ] as Cooper Daniels (3rd time)
* ] as Eunice, Computer (3rd time)
* ] as King Xarion
* ] as Max Tennyson (17-year-old), Antonio
* ] as Elena Validus
* ] as Winston, Policeman (3rd time), Esoterica 1-2
* ] as Magister Hulka, Alpha Member 1
* ] as Emily
* ] as Sir George, Forever Knight 1 (5th time)
* ] as Mizaru
* ] as Dr. Borges
* ] as Agent Bryson, Agent
* ] as Zennith
* ] as Maureen Nocturne
* ] as Dr. Pervis, Dispatcher (3rd time), Captain
* ] as Rex Salazar, Heatblast (5th time), Segurity Guard, Camper 1
* ] as Agent Six
* ] as Caesar Salazar
* ] as Alpha, Alpha Alien Robot, Alpha Heatblast, Alpha Four Arms, Alpha Humungousaur, Alpha-Omega
* ] as Azmuth (3rd time), Azmuth 23, SWAT Officer, Galvan Soldier, Soldier (3rd time), Intellectuary
* ] as Professor Hokestar, Proctor Servantis, Violet-Worst, Cow, Chicken, Collectimus, Customer (3rd time)
* ] as Serena (3rd time), Looma Red Wind, Rayona, Rook Bralla, Madison, Starbeard (2nd time)
* ] as Billy Billions (1st time)
* ] as Rook Shar, Rook Ben, Revonnahgander
* ] as Ben 10,000 (3rd time), Atomic-X, Eon (3rd time)
* ] as Nyancy Chan, Sheelane
* ] as Queen Voratia Rumbletum
* ] as Fistina, Yetta, Vendor (3rd time)
* ] as Zak Saturday
* ] as Vexx
* ] as Otto, Violet Offenders
* ] as Luhley
* ] as Benevelon
* ] as Clyde Fife
* ] as Vera Tennyson (2nd time)
* ] as Maltruant, Red Coat
* ] as Jonesy, Bus Driver
* ] as Bezel
* ] as Charles Zenith
* ] as Kuphulu
* ] as Billy Billions (2nd time)
* ] as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington (1st time)


===Live-action films===
==Characters==
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{{Main article|List of Ben 10 characters|List of Ben 10 villains}}
! rowspan="2" style="width:33.33%;" |Occupation
! colspan="2" |Live-action films
|-
! style="width:33.33%;" |'']'' (2007)
! style="width:33.33%;" |'']'' (2009)
|-
!Director(s)
| colspan="2" |]
|-
!Producer(s)
|Evan W. Adler and Victor Ho {{small|(line)}}
|Gideon Amir
|-
!Production company(s)
| colspan="2" |] with Cartoon Network Studios
|-
!Distributor
|] and Cartoon Network
|Cartoon Network
|-
!Runtime
|67 minutes
|69 minutes
|-
!Released
|November 21, 2007
|November 25, 2009
|}


==Episodes== ==Other media==
{{Main article|List of Ben 10 episodes|List of Ben 10: Alien Force episodes|List of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episodes|List of Ben 10: Omniverse episodes|List of Ben 10 (2016 TV series) episodes}}


===''Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge''===
As of March 11, 2017, the franchise consists of 261 aired episodes, 9 unaired but ordered making a grand total of 270 episodes across 19 seasons, 10 shorts including the unaired "Speeded Out", 4 movies, and 1 special which is "]" but it is counted as an episode for '']''.
'']'' is a ] developed for television by ]-based company ], which airs on ] in the United Kingdom, ], ], ], ], ], the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref name="Ult"/> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is a trivia show that tasks children with answering questions about all three series.<ref name="Ult"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812002428/http://geek-news.mtv.com/2011/06/07/ben-10-gets-a-live-action-game-show-ben-10-ultimate-challenge |date=2011-08-12}}<!-- There is nothing about Ben 10 at this link.--></ref> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is produced by Mandy Morris and executive produced by Daniel Marlowe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|title=Calling all Ben 10 fanatics - IOL|access-date=2011-11-27|archive-date=2013-06-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617021141/http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/tv-radio/calling-all-ben-10-fanatics-1.1186079|url-status=live}}</ref>


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


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


===Cartoon Network promotion===
===Omnitrix Prototype / Ultimatrix / New Omnitrix / Nemetrix / Unitrix===
{{main article|List of Ben 10 aliens}}
Azmuth created the Omnitrix and had originally intended for Max Tennyson to wield it, but it ended up with Ben Tennyson due to him being a close genetic match to Max. As it fell accidentally into the hands of Ben, the ], its ] replacement, and the "finalized" version that is the ] are the central elements of the ''Ben 10'' story. They are all alien devices developed by Azmuth that transform the user into any one of a number of alien beings (originally 1,000,903, but the number has increased by 11 because of the transformations that have been unlocked throughout the series via the "Scan Mode" of every version of the Omnitrix). Despite many seeing the Omnitrix as a weapon, its true purpose was to allow the diverse beings of the universe to understand each other by "walking in each other's shoes" and to resurrect all of the intelligent species in the universe that may go extinct (including the human race). Both of these facts are revealed in the ''Alien Force'' episode "War of the Worlds." The second function cannot be achieved by the Ultimatrix because of Albedo's modifications. It is not yet confirmed if the New Omnitrix can achieve it.


====''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive''====
The Omnitrix appears in the first two incarnations of the franchise ('']'' and '']''), but Ben had to destroy it and use the Ultimatrix in the '']'' series. In the final episode of Ultimate Alien, Azmuth takes the Ultimatrix from Ben and replaces it with the New Omnitrix{{spaced ndash}}the original version having been a prototype. The new version had all of the same features as its predecessors. In Omniverse, Azmuth reveals that Ben's habit of slamming his hand on the Omnitrix's core (and inadvertently the scroll pad) randomizes the time-out function, causing Ben to sometimes transform back to normal much earlier than expected or to transform into a random alien.
The game features famous and notable Cartoon Network characters in robot-type form. Big Chill, Swampfire, a DNAlien, Kevin, Vilgax, Rath, Armodrillo, Ultimate Humongousaur, Ultimate Echo Echo, and Ultimate Big Chill appear as playable characters.


To promote the '']'' special, Cartoon Network updated ''Titanic Kungfubot Offensive'', adding new bots, such as "Shocksquatch" and "Clockwork"; both of which are aliens accessible to Ben.
In '']'', the ], a knock-off of the original Omnitrix used by a bounty hunter with a form of an alien dog which uses the Nemetrix, is introduced. Unlike the Omnitrix and its succeeding models, the Nemetrix uses the DNA of the natural predators of the sentient alien races such as a giant worm, beetle, etc., which throughout the Omniverse series have the sole purpose of hunting Ben. Thus, only an animal can use the Nemetrix, as users of higher intelligence are unable to use it themselves without incurring mental and/or genetic damage. In Omniverse, Albedo recreates an Omnitrix-like device called the Ultimatrix (Ultimate Omnimatrix) by using a Polymorphic Crystal to stabilize his transformations, making it so that he can stay in any form as long as he wants. It also allows him to transform into the Ultimate Forms of his aliens without first turning into their normal forms.


====''Cartoon Network Universe: Fusion Fall''====
===Plumbers===
{{Main|Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall}}
The '''Plumbers''' are an organization composed of both human and alien members, each of whom possesses a special badge. All badges bear the intergalactic peace symbol, a green ] shape, which is on the faceplate of the Omnitrix Prototype, Ultimatrix and New Omnitrix. Later, in ''Omniverse'', the Plumbers' symbol becomes a red dot. The badge also has several other features:
* as a communication device
* to create a ] map that can pin-point the location of another Plumber's badge
* as a universal ]
* to enable access to the Extranet.


The character design for Ben Tennyson was changed when the original ''Ben 10'' series ended and was replaced by ''Alien Force''. In the game, he serves as a "Player Guide" offering guide-based missions and special items.
In the original series, the Earth's Plumbers were a secret government organization that protected the universe from any threat. Their main base was located inside ], where the Null Void projector and Sub-Energy were stored. Their main adversary was Vilgax. Max was a Plumber in his youth. Most of the Plumbers have disbanded; however, a few members (like Max and his relatives) remain in a semi-active capacity.


====''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut''====
===Forever Knights===
In another browser-based game entitled ''Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut'', Ben's aliens, alongside Gwen and Vilgax, appear as "exosuits". The exosuits' purpose is protecting the player and giving them unique abilities and powers. The planet Kylmyys (the home of one of Ben's aliens, Big Chill) and the Perplexhedron are featured as battle arenas. Ultimate Kevin and Alien X are currently the new exosuits for Project Exonaut representing ''Ben 10''. The new exosuits feature Gold versions of Manus, Marceline, Mojo Jojo, and Rath.
The '''Forever Knights''' are a secret British society/] group first formed during the ] that are dedicated to collecting and studying alien technology, usually by illegal means. Any aliens they capture along the way are dissected and studied, and any humans caught with them are immediately deemed worthless and disposed of. It is revealed in ''Ben 10: Ultimate Alien'' that the reason for their actions is to combat Diagon, an entity from another dimension that nearly conquered the Earth in the Middle Ages were it not for the Forever Knights' immortal Founder George. When George left them, the Forever Knights began to splinter under various self-titled Forever Kings who transformed their knights' duty into a ]. The Forever Knights also arm themselves with a large variety of medieval weapons enhanced by alien technology, with ]-like swords, ]s, "laser lances", laser guns and ] rods being their most common weapons.


====''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion''====
===Anodites===
{{Main|Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion}}
'''Anodites''' are a humanoid race of energy beings from the planet Anodyne.


Ben appears in the game as a playable character. Swampfire, Humongousaur, Big Chill, and AmpFibian appear as Ben's playable aliens. Vilgax, the archenemy of Ben Tennyson appears as a playable character for the first time. Gwen and the Vreedle Brothers are "summons" in the game. Additionally, Bellwood and the Null Void are included as battle arenas. Kevin also appears as a "summon" in the game, but is featured as a playable character on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii versions called ''Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL''. Kevin in Ultimate Kevin form appears in the game as a boss. The young version of Ben appears in the console version of the game as a playable character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|title='Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL' Aims to Supersize Original Game on Consoles |date=7 November 2011 |access-date=2017-04-20|archive-date=2017-04-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421033219/http://comicsalliance.com/cartoon-network-punch-time-explosion-xl-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>
They are based on a ] called "Mana" that is present in all living things throughout the entire universe, which is also the life energy source. For Anodites, this is a source of power, and they also have the ability to control it like "magic" (which is confirmed to be derived from Mana). A key difference is that this form of magic (or at least magical rituals) relies much more on the use of spoken incantations, spell books, charms and ]s, and even celestial events to achieve the magical and mystical effects the caster desires. Anodites manipulate this and are able to create pink- and magenta-colored shields and force fields of varying shapes and sizes for protection as well as circular magenta shapes or globes that can be thrown to disable enemies.


==Cast and characters==
Anodites are quite free-spirited and do not take life as seriously as most humans, to the point that some Anodites disregard the morality of their actions and prefer to satisfy their own personal pleasures. However, this does not stop them from helping others.
{{Main|List of Ben 10 characters|List of Ben 10 aliens}}


The main characters include ] and his cousin ], Grandpa ], ] and Rook Blonko, along with the villains ], Aggregor, ], Eon, ] and Khyber.
===Osmosians===
'''Osmosians''' (a play on ]) are humans born with a genetic superhuman ability. Due to Proctor Servantis altering Kevin's memories, it was originally believed that Osmosians originate from the planet "Osmos V". As Servantis explains, each Osmosian possesses a unique power. In the case of Kevin Levin and Aggregor, both possess the ability to absorb. Kevin's ability allows him to alter the chemical makeup of his body by absorbing the matter of whatever he touches, which can have horrific results if he absorbs energy and alien DNA. Aggregor can drain energy from living beings. It can be argued that other characters in the series such as Cooper Daniels and Clancy may also count as Osmosians.


===Galvans=== ==Accolades==
'''Galvans''' (a play on ], and also known as Grey Matter) are small ] ]-like beings, originally from Galvan Prime; currently they live in Galvan Mark II. Among the notable Galvans in the series is Azmuth, who created the Omnitrix (among many other things); Azmuth is also considered the most intelligent being in the Universe. The Galvan race is best known for being a highly intelligent race whose great amount of calculative and technical intellect allowed them to create almost anything from spare parts and deduce the function of any device at a glance. Their aging process makes them look younger and Galvans also possess a secondary brain that serves for essential bodily functions like walking and breathing.


===Original series===
The Galvans originally had no empire to speak of and were recognized for their great skills, becoming employed by other species as industrial technicians, spies, and saboteurs. But in time, keeping their projects top secret, they amassed their acquired knowledge to build a powerful empire of their own based on the technology they had kept from the rest of the universe. The Galvans had also played a role in the creation of ], as a form of practical joke, and the Galvanic Mechamorphs, the source of Ben's Upgrade form. The Galvan planet was believed to be put together by the Omnitrix in the original series. In the second franchise, when Vilgax attacks, the Galvans were forced to control Alien X. Paradox apparently told Ben to use it to unleash a force field to stop Vilgax.
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===Transports===
Each series has featured some kind of main transportation. The wheeled motor vehicles, appearing like normal cars, are equipped with several pieces of Plumber technology such as a turbo engine, laser guns, and ]. They are often destroyed during the series.

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

''']''' is a Galvanic Mechamorph (Upgrade's species) alien that has the ability to transform himself into fully operational technology he's once touched. He merged with the Forever Knights spaceship and from this event onward he became the space transportation for Ben's team during the third season of ''Ben 10: Alien Force''. The '''Rustbucket III''', a Plumbers' ] that Kevin has upgraded with alien tech, later replaced him.

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

Ben also drives a sports car resembling a heavily modified ] in the ] and ].

'''Proto-TRUK''' is an orange and bright tan truck, with the logo "Max's Plumbing" on the back. It can transform into a ship, and, according to Kevin, the ship transforms with a nanoship transformer. For defense, it can fire energy blasts, and can nearly survive almost any destruction it encounters. It's Ben and Rook's main transport in Omniverse.

Ben later drives a motorcycle, known as the Tenn Speed. At one point after Rook's TRUK got destroyed (which later was rebuilt), Ben turned into Jury Rigg and rebuilt it into his own motorcycle. When Ben rides the motorcycle, it scans him into a motorcycle suit. Ben occasionally drives it when Rook isn't available.

===Running gags===
* Many characters prefer violent solutions rather than verbal ones, especially Kevin who prefers to hit people before talking, but is stopped by Gwen, who is much more sensitive than Kevin. Also, Ben prefers using a big, powerful alien in many situations, but ends up turning into another alien, especially ], a small and less powerful genetic Galvan, and ], a humanoid insect.
* During the original series, Ben has a lack of hygiene, and this is briefly seen in the other series. It is sometimes mentioned that he rarely washes himself or never changes clothes, claiming the shirt that is commonly worn throughout the first series is the only shirt he used during the entire summer.
* '''Mr. Smoothy''' is a restaurant that serves mostly ]s at which Ben and his friends are regular customers. The titular mascot is a cup with face and legs that holds a smaller cup. It serves the strangest assortment of flavors in its smoothies, made to order. Among the strange flavors Ben drinks are "] and ]", "]", "] and ] with extra ]", and all-meat flavored smoothies such as "]" and "]". In Bellwood there are 23 Mr. Smoothy restaurants, and in some episodes, some of them are destroyed because of Ben. Additionally, when confronted by the Contemelia, an alien race whose physical appearance changed to match what "held the most sway" to whomever looked upon them in the Omniverse finale, Ben saw them as living versions of the Mr. Smoothy mascot.
* '''Sumo Slammers''' is a large franchise creating video games, trading card games, TV shows, movies, ]s, etc., which appears often in the Ben 10 series. The storyline of the franchise is similar to ] stories, although the details were not shown, but it tells about a warrior called '''Ishiyama''' and his archenemy called '''Kenko''' with the ability to ]. In Alien Force/Ultimate Alien, Kenko has somehow joined forces with Ishiyama, a nod to former villain Kevin 11 teaming up with Ben and Gwen Tennyson. Ben has been an enormous fan since he was young, and is always trying to do something linked with it, such as knowing the news about them and pretending that he is fighting like them.
* '''Kevin's car''' is a ] armed with Plumber technology as well as other various alien tech, including guns and off-road capabilities. As it is often damaged or destroyed (such as during fights or chase scenes), Kevin is constantly repairing it. The '''Rustbucket III''' has also become a part of this running gag. In the episode "Video Games", Kevin seems to think Ben's destruction of Will's car is not a good way of getting back at Harangue for his rage focused at Ben. Due to Kevin's obsession with his own car, it is likely a joke referencing that.
* Since "War of the Worlds", due to Ben's worldwide fame, he shows some typical celebrity behavior, where he is chased by fans and shows off, hoping that someone will notice and adore him. He constantly claims to have "saved the universe".
* Whenever Pakmar is shown running a business (in Omniverse), on several occasions Ben accidentally destroys it, or gets blamed for wrecking it, which causes Pakmar to hate Ben, and demands payment from Ben on multiple points.

===Recurring elements===

====Technologies====
The advanced technologies shown are both alien and from ]. In the series, they are divided in levels of complication, danger or sophistication. The levels known thus far are 1-20, although some technology is confirmed to be higher than Level 20. Any tech above the allowed level used on this planet is considered illegal.

Earth is a Level 2 planet, something that is considered very inferior by other aliens as it was stated once that Earth is at least 500 years away from being Level 4.

The Omnitrix and the Ultimatrix are Level 20.

Dwayne McDuffie describes some levels:
* Level 1 includes use and construction of simple ]s.
* Level 2 includes ] energy Manipulation, the use of ] or the use of simple machines.
* Level 3 includes intermediate tool use and industrial organization combined with intermediate energy manipulation. Often information management technologies develop at Level 3. This is also the level at which many species accidentally kill themselves.
* Level 5 includes remedial manipulation of the fundamental force and of the Omnitrix Prototype, Ultimatrix, and New Omnitrix.
=====Null Void=====
The '''Null Void''' is a ], created by the Galvans as a ]. Although frightening, it can be a place for some to start anew. It is filled with floating rocks, with flying creatures known as the Null Guardians who protect powerless people in the Null Void from the more violent inmates. The Null Void also served as a base of operations for the Rooters.

=====ID Mask=====
'''ID Masks''' are masks that can change someone's appearance by means of a ]. They were often used by DNAliens to take forms of human beings and are also used by Plumbers' Kids who are obviously part alien to hide their appearance and be able to roam freely on Earth. Even Kevin uses one after he turns into what he calls 'a monster'.

=====Techadon Robots=====
'''Techadons''' are powerful war machines that were mass-produced by a Weapons Technology group known as the "Weapon Masters of Techadon". They are armed with powerful ]s and nanite-based ] technologies, able to recreate itself in entirety from a single hand. The custom-made ones that are commissioned for a hit are stronger and when one is destroyed; the other ones adapt from the defeated ones.

=====Time Travel=====
The '''Entropy Pump''' is a machine made of ] crystals developed by Professor Paradox during the 1950s as a ] experiment. It was created in a lab when an assistant (Hugo) drew back and hit the controls, causing the machine to become a vacuum, pulling Paradox inside of it and hurling him into the event horizon of a virtual ]. The result powers Paradox's time traveling project by generating enough energy to weaken the ].

Paradox, now with knowledge of the time line, explained to Ben the concept of '''Cross Time'''. Cross Time is a reference to ], such as the timeline depicted in "Ben 10,000" and "Ken 10" where Kevin was still evil. Another Cross Time future, depicted in "Ben 10,000 Returns", presents a future version of Ben having the Ultimatrix and using it to become an Ultimate human who can access the abilities of his aliens instead of assuming their forms.

In the 201st and 202nd episode of the whole franchise (originally the 199th and 200th in production order), Vilgax allied himself with Eon to recruit evil Ben Tennysons across the multiverse. This was meant to destroy all the other Ben Tennysons before reaching a universe without an Omnitrix, where Vilgax arranged the systematic destruction of the other universes and their Bens. However, through a time ], the Ben of the normal universe and Paradox jump started the multiverse while recruiting Ben, Gwen 10, Ben 23, and Ben 10,000 to enact their roles in protecting the past version of Normal Ben. This allows Normal Ben to undo Vilgax's action as he and his army are then defeated and the planet is destroyed.

=====Ascalon=====
'''Ascalon''' is a sword-like weapon also created by Azmuth, with the power to tap into the forces of the universe itself. The sword is so powerful that it can destroy an entire planet, and can also cause madness to anyone who possesses it. Only the one who is dignified can have such power, which is why Azmuth gave Ascalon to an ] human who is battling an extra-dimensional creature, knowing that only "he" needs such power to fight.

==Films==

===''Secret of the Omnitrix''===
{{main article|Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix}}
The first film is a regular animated feature called ''Secret of the Omnitrix''. A trailer of the film was released with the film, '']'', and it aired August 10, 2007. The main plot was that, during a fight with Dr. Animo, Ben's Omnitrix accidentally sets off its self-destruct mode and Ben has to find the Omnitrix's creator to shut it down and stop the evil Vilgax.

===''Race Against Time''===
{{main article|Ben 10: Race Against Time}}
The second is a live-action film titled ''Ben 10: Race Against Time'',<ref>{{cite web| url = http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=18361| title = TZ @ SDCC: 3 Versions of "Ben 10" Animated Movie, Ben10 Ben10 Action Movie (Updated)| accessdate = 2007-10-25| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071109163615/http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=18361| archivedate= 9 November 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> which aired November 21, 2007. It revolves around Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max returning to their hometown of Bellwood and attempting to adjust to being "normal" again. Unfortunately, their lives are once again disrupted by a mysterious alien known as Eon who has an unexpected connection to the Omnitrix. It premiered on ] on November 21, 2007. The film was directed by ].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1274&document=3| title = CN Upfront: 2007 Overview| accessdate = 2007-10-25| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20071011151126/http://animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1274&document=3| archivedate= 11 October 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The film was nominated for two Visual Effects Society Awards: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special{{spaced ndash}}Dina Benadon, ], Brent Young, Chris Christman; and Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial{{spaced ndash}}Brent Young, Michael Smith.<ref name="fxguide.com"></ref>

===''Alien Swarm''===
{{main article|Ben 10: Alien Swarm}}
The third is a live-action film titled ''Ben 10: Alien Swarm'' which aired November 25, 2009. It is about Ben, Gwen, Kevin, and Grandpa Max. In the movie the group stumbles upon a hive of alien ] using humans as host bodies in order to take over the world. The Nanochips, or "alien swarm", are controlled by a single consciousness. Ben and his friends work together to stop them. This movie is also when Ben unlocks Nanomech.

===''Destroy All Aliens''===
{{main article|Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens}}
A ] movie titled "Ben 10: Destroy all Aliens" was announced in mid-2011,<ref></ref> and released on March 11, 2012 (Asia/Philippines)<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoonnetworkasia.com/video/video.php?video=79546c4505ab945e4c804726ceb0621e|title=Coming Up In March – Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens|accessdate=February 11, 2012|work=Cartoon Network}}</ref> and on March 23, 2012 (US).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/coming-soon/index.html?atclk_hp=hp_b_promo_Card#1|title=Ben 10 Week&nbsp;– New Movie Destroy All Aliens!|accessdate=March 11, 2012|work=Cartoon Network&nbsp;– Coming Soon}}</ref> This film had previously been under the working title ''Ben 10: Alien Dimensions''.<ref>{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The film was based on the original series, and featured the original voice cast. The CGI was animated by ] in ].

===Feature film adaptation===
On June 14, 2011, producer ] announced that he, along with ] and ], would be working on a film version of ''Ben 10''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sereta|title=Ben 10 to be adapted for Big screen|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/joel-silver-ben-10-movie/}}</ref> In January 2012, Albert Torres was announced as screenwriter.<ref>http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=86425</ref> In February 2013, Ryan Engle was announced to work on Torres' script. Andrew Rona, Steve Richards, and Joel Silver were producers. Alex Heineman and Sarah Meyer were executive producers.<ref>http://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rampage-writer-hired-work-ben-422896</ref> Since Silver left Warner Bros. and Dark Castle joined ], it remains unknown whether Warner Bros. or Universal will release the movie.

===''Ben 10''/''Generator Rex'' crossover===
{{main article|Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United}}
During ]'s panel at 2011's ], Ben 10 and ] creators "]" announced a crossover special between the ''Ben 10'' and '']'' series titled ''Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United''. The forty-minute special aired on November 25, 2011, as a ''Generator Rex'' episode.<ref></ref><ref></ref>

A comic book based on the special titled: "Hero Times Two" was released on November 30, 2011, as the 65th issue of ]' ''Cartoon Network: Action Pack''.<ref></ref>

==Awards==

===''Original series''===
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| rowspan="2"|2007 | rowspan="2"|2007
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| ] | ]
| Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects, Foley, Dialogue, ADR and Music for Television Animation | Best Sound Editing in Sound Effects, Foley,<br />Dialogue, ADR and Music for Television Animation
| Otis Van Osten, Melinda Rediger, Trevor Sperry, Matt Brown, Jody Thomas, ], Ron Salaises, Keith Dickens for the episode "Ben 10,000" | Otis Van Osten, Melinda Rediger, Trevor Sperry, Matt Brown,<br />Jody Thomas, ], Ron Salaises, Keith Dickens<br />for the episode "Ben 10,000"
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
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| Outstanding Special Class Animated Program | Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
| ], ], Jennifer Pelphrey, Alex Soto, Donna Smith, Tramm Wigzell | ], ], Jennifer Pelphrey,<br />Alex Soto, Donna Smith, Tramm Wigzell
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|} |}


====''Race Against Time''==== ====''Race Against Time''====
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|rowspan="5"| 2008 || rowspan="3"| ] || Best Leading Young Actor || ] as Ben Tennyson || {{nom}} |rowspan="5"| 2008 || rowspan="3"| ] || Best Leading Young Actor || ] as Ben Tennyson || {{nom}}
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| Best Supporting Young Actress || ] as Gwen Tennyson || {{nom}} | Best Supporting Young Actress || ] as Gwen Tennyson || {{nom}}
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|rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="fxguide.com"/> || Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial || Brent Young, Smith, Michael For the Grey Matter sequence || {{nom}} |rowspan="2"| ]<ref name="fxguide.com">{{cite web |last=Heusser |first=Jeff |date=7 January 2008 |title=VES announces nominees for 6th annual VES Awards |url=http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081025122101/http://www.fxguide.com/qt/217/visual-effects-society-announces-nominees-for-6th-annual-ves-awards |archive-date=25 October 2008 |access-date=15 November 2011}}</ref>|| Outstanding Animated Character in a<br />Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial || Brent Young, Smith, Michael For the Grey Matter sequence || {{nom}}
|- |-
| Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special || Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman for visual effects compilation || {{nom}} | Outstanding Visual Effects in a<br />Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special || Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman<br />for visual effects compilation || {{nom}}
|} |}


===''Alien Force''=== ===''Alien Force''===
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! width=10% | Year ! Year
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| rowspan="3" align=center | 2009 || rowspan="3" | ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Zahed|first=Ramin|title=Daytime Emmy Noms Announced|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/daytime-emmy-noms-announced/|accessdate=October 1, 2012|newspaper=Animation Magazine|date=May 19, 2009}}</ref> || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}Live Action and Animation || Robert Hargreaves, Robert Serda and John Hegedes || {{won}} | rowspan="3" align=center | 2009 || rowspan="3" | ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Zahed|first=Ramin|title=Daytime Emmy Noms Announced|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/daytime-emmy-noms-announced/|access-date=October 1, 2012|newspaper=Animation Magazine|date=May 19, 2009|archive-date=March 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308080325/http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/daytime-emmy-noms-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref> || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}<br />Live Action and Animation || Robert Hargreaves, Robert Serda and John Hegedes || {{won}}
|- |-
| Outstanding Sound Editing{{spaced ndash}}Live Action and Animation || Robert Hargreaves and George Brooks || {{nom}} | Outstanding Sound Editing{{spaced ndash}}<br />Live Action and Animation || Robert Hargreaves and George Brooks || {{nom}}
|- |-
| Outstanding Special Class Animated Program || ], ], ], Jennifer Pelphrey and Donna Smith || {{nom}} | Outstanding Special Class Animated Program || ], ], ],<br />Jennifer Pelphrey and Donna Smith || {{nom}}
|} |}


====''Alien Swarm''==== ====''Alien Swarm''====
{| class="wikitable" width=100% {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;" |- style="text-align:center;"
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|- |-
|rowspan="3" align=center | 2010 || ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10: Alien Swarm|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/ben-10-alien-swarm|publisher=Emmys.com|accessdate=October 1, 2012}}</ref> || Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special || ], Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff, Brent Young || {{nom}} |rowspan="3" align=center | 2010 || ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ben 10: Alien Swarm|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/ben-10-alien-swarm|publisher=Emmys.com|access-date=October 1, 2012|archive-date=February 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201220652/http://www.emmys.com/shows/ben-10-alien-swarm|url-status=live}}</ref> || Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a<br />Miniseries, Movie or a Special || ], Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff, Brent Young || {{nom}}
|- |-
| ] || Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or a Special || Evan Jacobs, Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff || {{nom}} | ] || Outstanding Visual Effects in a<br />Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or a Special || Evan Jacobs, Sean McPherson, Andrew Orloff || {{nom}}
|- |-
| ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Television Movie or Mini-Series|url=http://www.adg.org/?content=videos&Vyear=2009&Vsection=ADG+Awards&Vcategory=Television%20Movie%20or%20Mini-Series|publisher=Arti Directors Guild|accessdate=October 1, 2012}}</ref> || Television Movie or Mini-Series || Yuda Acco Harry Matheu, Hugh D.G. Moody, Rouzier, Pierre, Robb Bihun, Ann Stacy, Dan Post || {{nom}} | ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Television Movie or Mini-Series|url=http://www.adg.org/?content=videos&Vyear=2009&Vsection=ADG+Awards&Vcategory=Television%20Movie%20or%20Mini-Series|publisher=Arti Directors Guild|access-date=October 1, 2012|archive-date=January 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111213615/http://www.adg.org/?content=videos&Vyear=2009&Vsection=ADG%20Awards&Vcategory=Television%20Movie%20or%20Mini-Series|url-status=live}}</ref> || Television Movie or Mini-Series || Yuda Acco Harry Matheu, Hugh D.G. Moody, Rouzier,<br />Pierre, Robb Bihun, Ann Stacy, Dan Post || {{nom}}
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| align=center | 2011 || ] || Animation || Len Uhley for the episode "Moonstruck" || {{nom}}
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| align=center | 2011 || ] || Animation || Len Uhley for the episode "Moonstruck" || {{nom}}
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===''Omniverse''=== ===''Omniverse''===
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| rowspan="5" |2013|| ] || Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production || Chap Yaep, ], Derrick Wyatt for the episode "The More Things Change Part 2" || {{nom}} |rowspan=3| 2013|| ] || Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production || Chap Yaep, Steven Choi, Derrick Wyatt<br />for the episode "The More Things Change Part 2" || {{nom}}
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|rowspan="2"| ] || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Carlos Sanches || {{won}} |rowspan="2"| ] || Outstanding Sound Mixing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Carlos Sanches || {{won}}
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| Outstanding Sound Editing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Jeff Shiffman, Roger Pallan, Matthew Thomas Hall, Otis Van Osten, Tony Ostyn, Gerardo Gonzalez || {{nom}} | Outstanding Sound Editing{{spaced ndash}}Animation || Jeff Shiffman, Roger Pallan, Matthew Thomas Hall,<br />Otis Van Osten, Tony Ostyn, Gerardo Gonzalez || {{nom}}
|} |}


==Spin-off media== ==Outside media==


===Merchandise=== ===Merchandise===
{{further|List of Ben 10 episodes#DVD releases|List of Ben 10: Alien Force episodes#DVD releases|List of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episodes#DVD releases}} {{Further|List of Ben 10 episodes#DVD releases|List of Ben 10: Alien Force episodes#DVD releases|List of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episodes#DVD releases}}


Following the success of the ''Ben 10'' animated TV series and films, various ''Ben 10'' merchandise has been released for general sale. These items include ]s, card games (such as ]), ], video games, ] construction sets, bedding, ]s, footwear, and watches (the Omnitrix and the Ultrimatrix). All three shows have been released on DVD. Following the success of the ''Ben 10'' animated TV series and films, various ''Ben 10'' merchandise has been released for general sale. These items include ]s, board games, card games (such as ]), ], video games, ] construction sets, bedding, ]s, footwear, and watches (the Omnitrix and the Ultimatrix). All four shows have been released on DVD.


====Games==== ====Video games====
The game franchise has many different formats. The video games franchise started on 2006 with the release of ''Ben 10'' for the ], while the franchise's first official video game ''Protector of Earth'' came out in 2007. The game franchise has many different formats. The ] franchise started in 2006 with the release of ''Ben 10'' for the ], while the franchise's first official video game ''Protector of Earth'' came out in 2007. Twelve games have been released:
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The latest video game, ''Ben 10: Omniverse'', has been developed and released for the ] ] and ], ] and ], ] ], and ] ] on November 13, 2012. The player can play as 13 alien heroes, including never-before-seen aliens like Bloxx and Gravattack, as they work for either Ben or Rook to defeat the evil plans of a fierce villain intent on destroying the world. The game is developed by ] for all platforms except for the ] and ] versions, which are developed by ]. The plot is about Ben's partner Rook going back in time and meeting an 11-year-old Ben. In the past, Malware absorbed Rook's Proto-Tool and intends to destroy the ]. The player is able to access both Bens.
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|October 23, 2006
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|'']''
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|October 30, 2007
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|'']''
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|October 28, 2008
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|'']''
|] (PS2, PSP, Wii, X360)<br>1st Playable Productions (DS)
|October 27, 2009
|], ], ], ], ]
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|'']''
|Black Lantern Studios
|]
|May 31, 2010
|], ]
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|'']''
|] (PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360)<br>] (DS)
| rowspan="2" |]
| rowspan="2" |'']''
|October 5, 2010
|], ], ], ], ], ]
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|'']''
|] (PS3, Wii, X360, 3DS, PS Vita)<br>] (DS)
|October 18, 2011
|], ], ], ], ], ]
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|'']''
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|November 13, 2012
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|'']''
|] (Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360 and PS3)<br>1st Playable Productions (3DS)
|] (NA)<br>] (PAL)
|November 9, 2013
|], ], ], ], ]
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|''Ben 10: All Out Attack!''
|Massively Mobile, LLC
|]
|'']'' (2005)
|November 4, 2008
|]
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|''Ben 10 (2017 video game)''
|Torus Games
| rowspan="2" |Outright Games
| rowspan="3" |'']'' (2016)
|November 10, 2017
|], ], ], ]
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|''Ben 10: Power Trip''
|PHL Collective
|October 9, 2020
|], ], ], ]
|-
|'']'' (''Ben 10: DLC'')
|]<br>Blockception Ltd
|]
|June 2, 2021
|], ], ], ]
|}


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


Six construction sets were produced by ], depicting Spidermonkey, Humungousaur, Swampfire, Chromastone, Jet Ray, and Big Chill.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|title=Ben 10: Alien Force|website=Brickset.com|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=October 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013191126/https://brickset.com/sets/theme-Ben-10-Alien-Force|url-status=live}}</ref>
] has manufactured a large amount of ''Ben 10'' toys from the four series.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}


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


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


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


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


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

===''Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge''===
'']'' is a ] developed for television by ]-based produced company, ], which airs on ] in the United Kingdom, ], ], ], ], ], the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref name="Ult"/> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is a trivia show that tasks children with answering questions about all three series.<ref name="Ult"><!-- There is nothing about Ben 10 at this link.--></ref> ''Ultimate Challenge'' is produced by Mandy Morris and executive produced by Daniel Marlowe.<ref></ref>

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

===Cartoon Network promotion===

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

Television series

Main article: List of Ben 10 television series

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

Series overview

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

Films

Main article: List of Ben 10 films

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

Animated films

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

Live-action films

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

Other media

Ben 10: Ultimate Challenge

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

References in other shows

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

References in video games

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

Cartoon Network promotion

Titanic Kungfubot Offensive

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

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

Cartoon Network Universe: Fusion Fall

Main article: Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall

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

Cartoon Network Universe: Project Exonaut

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

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Main article: Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

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

Cast and characters

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

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

Accolades

Original series

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

Race Against Time

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

Alien Force

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

Alien Swarm

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

Ultimate Alien

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

Omniverse

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

Outside media

Merchandise

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

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

Video games

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

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

Bandai Namco Games (EU/AUS)

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

Toy line

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

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

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

Comic books

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

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

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

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

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