Ben 10 is an American animated series created by the writer collective, Man of Action for Cartoon Network. The series follows ten-year-old Ben Tennyson, who discovers a watch-like alien device known as the Omnitrix. Attached to his wrist, it allows him to transform into various alien creatures, each with unique abilities, which he uses to combat threats on Earth and beyond alongside his cousin Gwen and their grandfather Max.
The series premiered on Cartoon Network as a sneak peek on December 27, 2005, as part of "Sneak Peek Week", alongside programs such as My Gym Partner's a Monkey, Robotboy, and Zixx. It officially debuted on January 13, 2006, and concluded on April 15, 2008.
Ben 10 received positive reception and was nominated for two Emmy Awards, winning one for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. Its success led to the creation of a multimedia franchise, including sequel series such as Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, and Ben 10: Omniverse, as well as a reboot in 2016.
