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. Overall, the franchise has amassed over $6 billion in retail sales. 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.
It ranks as Cartoon Network's second longest existing franchise. It encompasses five primary television series, five feature films, and numerous video games. The franchise has garnered considerable critical acclaim, securing three Emmy Awards. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species. This remarkable gadget contains the DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. The franchise revolves around a young boy named Ben Tennyson, who discovers the Omnitrix - a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch.
Ben 10 is an American media franchise conceived by Man of Action, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, and owned by Warner Bros.