---
title: "Ben 10: Alien Force"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ben-10-alien-force-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 6040
imdb_id: "tt1192169"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 46
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 1183
content_rating: "TV-Y7"
---

# Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ben-10-alien-force-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ben 10: Alien Force is an American animated television series that continues the story of the Ben 10 franchise. The series was created by the studio Man of Action, a group consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle, and was produced by Cartoon Network Studios. It premiered in 2008 and is set five years after the events of the original Ben 10 series. The show follows fifteen-year-old Ben Tennyson, who once again uses the Omnitrix, now recalibrated to transform him into ten new aliens. He is joined by his cousin Gwen Tennyson and former enemy Kevin Levin in his mission to find his missing grandfather, Max. The series is noted for its darker tone and more mature character development compared to its predecessor. It features voice performances by Yuri Lowenthal, Dee Bradley Baker, Ashley Johnson, and Greg Cipes. The show aired until 2010 and was followed by additional series in the franchise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Fifteen-year-old Ben Tennyson reunites with allies to search for his missing grandfather using new alien transformations."

### Why Watch
- features new alien transformations
- includes team dynamics with former enemies

### Caveats & Content Note
- the mission involves searching for a missing family member
- Tone & Suitability: The series features animated action sequences suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, supernatural, adventure

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | Spectrum On Demand | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (13 Episodes)
### Season 2 (13 Episodes)
Ben 10: Alien Force Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 13 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S2)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Ben 10: Alien Force Season 1.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

### Season 3 (20 Episodes)
Ben 10: Alien Force Season 3 continues the overarching saga across 20 episodes.

**Essential Lore Primer (Before Watching S3)**:
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Ben 10: Alien Force Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 46
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 41 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Duncan Rouleau, Steven T. Seagle, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly
- **Networks / Studios**: Cartoon Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuri Lowenthal** as *Ben Tennyson (voice)*
- **Ashley Johnson** as *Gwen Tennyson (voice)*
- **Greg Cipes** as *Kevin Levin (voice)*
- **Dee Bradley Baker** as *Swampfire / Echo Echo / Humungousaur / DNAlien (voice)*
- **Paul Eiding** as *Max (voice)*
- **Jeff Bennett** as *Ghostfreak (voice)*
- **Richard McGonagle** as *HighBreed / Forever Knight #5 / Sensei (voice)*
- **Kevin Michael Richardson** as *HighBreed Commander / Forever Knight #2 / Guard (voice)*
- **Vyvan Pham** as *Julie / Ship (voice)*
- **John DiMaggio** as *Rath (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How old is Ben Tennyson?
Ben Tennyson is fifteen years old.

### Q: What device does Ben use to transform?
Ben uses the Omnitrix to transform into different aliens.

### Q: Who joins Ben on his mission?
Ben is joined by his cousin Gwen Tennyson and former enemy Kevin Levin.

### Q: How many aliens can Ben transform into?
The recalibrated Omnitrix allows Ben to transform into ten brand-new aliens.

### Q: What is the primary goal of the group?
The group is on a mission to find Ben's missing Grandpa Max.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ben 10: Alien Force | Ben 10 Wiki | Fandom](https://ben10.fandom.com/wiki/Ben_10:_Alien_Force_(TV_Series))
- [Ben 10: Alien Force - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_10:_Alien_Force)
- [Ben 10: Alien Force (TV Series 2008-2010) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1192169)
- [Ben 10: Alien Force (2008-2010) - Where to Watch - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ben-10-alien-force/QxpwVN1RmZylmzUV8VJVx4/where-to-watch/)
- [Ben 10: Alien Force (2008 - 2010) - Episodes, Trailer, Cast & Seasons](https://newmovietowatch.com/shows/ben-10-alien-force/)
- [Where to Watch Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) TV Show Online - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/ben-10-alien-force)

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