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Ben 10

Ben 10 is an American animated franchise created by Man of Action and produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ben 10 is an American animated franchise created by Man of Action and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The franchise follows Ben Tennyson, a boy who discovers the Omnitrix, a device that lets him transform into different alien forms. The franchise began with the original series in 2005 and expanded into sequels and a later reboot.

Premise

The franchise follows Ben Tennyson after he discovers the Omnitrix, an alien device that grants transformation into multiple alien forms. The setup combines superhero action, science fiction, and adventure.

Television continuity

The original run forms the classic continuity, which continued through several sequels before the franchise was rebooted. Sources describe the classic continuity as distinct from the later reboot continuity.

Creation and production

Ben 10 was created by Man of Action and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. It is widely identified as a Cartoon Network animated property.

Franchise expansion

Beyond the original series, the property expanded into sequel series and other related media. The franchise has been presented across multiple series under the Ben 10 name.

Key facts

  • The franchise began with the original Ben 10 animated series, which premiered in 2005.
  • The story centers on Ben Tennyson, who finds the Omnitrix and gains the ability to transform into alien species.
  • The classic continuity includes Ben 10, Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Ben 10: Omniverse.
  • The franchise later received a separate reboot series also titled Ben 10.
  • The franchise is associated with Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Entertainment.
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Canadian context

Ben 10 has been widely distributed in Canada through Cartoon Network-related programming and is part of the broader North American children’s animation landscape.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ben 10?
Ben 10 is an American animated franchise about Ben Tennyson, who uses the Omnitrix to transform into alien forms.
Who created Ben 10?
Ben 10 was created by Man of Action.
What is the Omnitrix?
The Omnitrix is an alien device that lets Ben transform into different alien species.
Is Ben 10 a TV series or a franchise?
It is a franchise that began as a TV series and later expanded into sequels and a reboot.
How many continuities does Ben 10 have?
Available sources describe two main continuities: the classic continuity and the reboot continuity.

References

  1. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/Ben_10_Classic?id=ZvI2g82kvC4&hl=fr_CA
    Supports: Synopsis of the original series premise involving Ben, Grandpa Max, Gwen, and the Omnitrix.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ben_10_television_series
    Supports: Franchise overview, production by Cartoon Network Studios, classic continuity, and sequel/reboot structure.
  3. Italian Wikipedia — https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_10
    Supports: Original series premiere year, format, premise, and later sequel/reboot information.
  4. Ben 10 Wiki — https://ben10.fandom.com/wiki/Ben_10
    Supports: Franchise identification as the first series of the classic continuity and its relation to later sequels and reboot.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/list/ls524444373/
    Supports: Original series title, dates, episode count, and brief premise.