List of Ben 10 films

The Ben 10 films are a series of American animated and live-action, fictional superhero films produced by Cartoon Network Studios set in the fictional franchise, Ben 10 conceived by Man of Action, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, and owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment.

As of 2020, there has 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	Animated films
Occupation	Secret of the Omnitrix (2007)	Destroy All Aliens (2012)	Versus the Universe (2020)
Directors	Sebastian O. Montes III and Scooter Tidwell	Victor Cook	Arthur Henrique Nazareth and John McIntyre
Writers	Thomas Pugsley and Greg Klein	Marty Isenberg	Benjamin Lane, Chelsea McAlarney, Johnny Vu, André LaMilza, John Martinez, Josh Kim, Sarah Visel, Benjamin P. Carow, and Kelly Turnbull
Executive Producers	Sam Register and Brian A. Miller	Mark Eyers, Rick Fernandes, Silas Hickey and Vishnu Athreya	John Fang, Brian A. Miller, Jennifer Pelphrey, Rob Sorcher, and Tramm Wigzell along with the Man Of Action
Producers	Donna Smith, Alex Soto & Jennifer Pelphrey (supervising)	Kurt Weldon (line) and Victor Cook (supervising)	Shareena Carlson and Will Patrick
Editors	Mark T. Collins	Aaron Seelman	—
Composers	Andy Sturmer	Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion and Lolita Ritmanis	Kevin Manthei
Production companies	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

Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix

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

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

The second film is a CGI movie titled Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens announced in mid-2011,^[1] and released on March 11, 2012 (Asia/Philippines)^[2] and on March 23, 2012 (US).^[3] This film had previously been under the working title Ben 10: Alien Dimensions.^[4] The film was based on the original series and featured the original voice cast. The CGI was animation was handled by Tiny Island Productions.

Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie

The third animated film titled Ben 10 Versus the Universe: The Movie was announced by Cartoon Network on February 19, 2020, and released on October 10, 2020. This film is based on the reboot of the show.^[5]

Live-action films

Occupation	Live-action films
Occupation	Race Against Time (2007)	Alien Swarm (2009)
Directors	Alex Winter
Writers	Thomas Pugsley and Greg Klein	John Turman and James Krieg
Executive Producers	Alex Winter, Ramsey Ann Naito, Sam Register and Tramm Wigzell	Alex Winter
Producers	Evan W. Adler and Victor Ho (line)	Gideon Amir
Cinematographers	Morgan Pierre Susser	Anghel Decca
Editors	Suzanne Hines	Scott Richter
Composers	Andy Sturmer	Michael Wandmacher
Production companies	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

Ben 10: Race Against Time

The first live-action film titled Ben 10: Race Against Time,^[6] was aired November 21, 2007. It revolves around Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max (in another dimension) returning to their hometown of Bellwood and attempting to adjust to being "normal" again. Unfortunately, their lives are once again disrupted by a mysterious alien known as Eon. It premiered on Cartoon Network on November 21, 2007. The film was directed by Alex Winter.^[7] The film was nominated for two Visual Effects Society Awards: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special – Dina Benadon, Evan Jacobs, Brent Young, Chris Christman; and Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial – Brent Young, Michael Smith.^[8]

Ben 10: Alien Swarm

The second live-action film titled Ben 10: Alien Swarm was aired November 25, 2009. In the movie, the group stumbles upon a hive of alien nanobots who are controlled by a single consciousness and are using humans as host bodies to take over the world. Ben and his friends work together to stop them. This movie is also when Ben unlocks Nanomech.

Theatrical live-action film

On June 14, 2011, producer Joel Silver announced that he, along with Warner Bros. and Dark Castle Entertainment, would be working on a film version of Ben 10.^[9] In January 2012, Albert Torres was announced as screenwriter.^[10] 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.^[11] On September 16, 2024, it was announced that Colin Trevorrow was hired to direct, write and produce the Ben 10 live-action film.^[12]

References

^ "Cartoon Networks Set CG 'Ben 10' TV Movie for 2012". 25 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
^ "Coming Up In March – Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens". Cartoon Network. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
^ "Ben 10 Week – New Movie Destroy All Aliens!". Cartoon Network – Coming Soon. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.
^ Liu, Ed (25 July 2011). "SDCC2011: "Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens" Trailer Released". Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
^ @cartoonnetwork (February 19, 2020). "Ben 10 is ready to take on the universe in his most epic adventure yet" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2021 – via Twitter.
^ "TZ @ SDCC: 3 Versions of "Ben 10" Animated Movie, Ben10 Ben10 Action Movie (Updated)". Archived from the original on 9 November 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
^ "CN Upfront: 2007 Overview". Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-25.
^ Heusser, Jeff (7 January 2008). "VES announces nominees for 6th annual VES Awards". Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
^ Sereta (June 14, 2011). "Ben 10 to be adapted for Big screen". Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
^ "Albert Torres to Draft Live Action Ben 10 - ComingSoon.net". 31 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
^ Kit, Borys (February 20, 2013). "'Rampage' Writer Hired to Work on 'Ben 10' Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
^ Milheim, Russ (September 16, 2024). "Live-Action Ben 10 Movie Is In The Works With Colin Trevorrow Directing (Exclusive)". The Direct.

[1] "Cartoon Networks Set CG 'Ben 10' TV Movie for 2012". 25 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 December 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2011.

[premiere-2] "Coming Up In March – Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens". Cartoon Network. Archived from the original on February 17, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2012.

[3] "Ben 10 Week – New Movie Destroy All Aliens!". Cartoon Network – Coming Soon. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2012.

[4] Liu, Ed (25 July 2011). "SDCC2011: "Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens" Trailer Released". Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2018.

[5] @cartoonnetwork (February 19, 2020). "Ben 10 is ready to take on the universe in his most epic adventure yet" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2021 – via Twitter.

[6] "TZ @ SDCC: 3 Versions of "Ben 10" Animated Movie, Ben10 Ben10 Action Movie (Updated)". Archived from the original on 9 November 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-25.

[7] "CN Upfront: 2007 Overview". Archived from the original on 11 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-25.

[fxguide.com-8] Heusser, Jeff (7 January 2008). "VES announces nominees for 6th annual VES Awards". Archived from the original on 25 October 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2011.

[9] Sereta (June 14, 2011). "Ben 10 to be adapted for Big screen". Archived from the original on June 18, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.

[10] "Albert Torres to Draft Live Action Ben 10 - ComingSoon.net". 31 January 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.

[11] Kit, Borys (February 20, 2013). "'Rampage' Writer Hired to Work on 'Ben 10' Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 24, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.

[12] Milheim, Russ (September 16, 2024). "Live-Action Ben 10 Movie Is In The Works With Colin Trevorrow Directing (Exclusive)". The Direct.

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