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Ben 10 adaptations: films & series
Every version of Ben 10 — the films & series, compared across media.
Ben 10 follows ten-year-old Ben Tennyson, who finds a mysterious device that lets him transform into ten different alien heroes — each with distinct powers — and discovers the responsibility that comes with them. The franchise returns repeatedly to the same core cast: Ben, his cousin Gwen, and Grandpa Max on a summer-vacation road trip. That setup has anchored multiple animated series and a live-action film.
Ben 10 films
Ben 10 series
Frequently asked
Is Ben 10 based on a book?
No — Ben 10 originated as an animated television series in 2005. All versions covered here, including the 2016 animated series and the 2008 live-action film, stem from that original series.
How many versions of Ben 10 are there?
This page covers three: the original 2005 animated Ben 10 series, the 2016 animated series also titled Ben 10, and the 2008 live-action TV movie Ben 10: Race Against Time.
Which Ben 10 version should I start with?
The 2005 animated Ben 10 is the original. The 2016 series returns to the same setup independently under the same name, so either animated series is a reasonable entry point.