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Death Battle! 2010

★ 6.8/10 · 9 votes TV-PG ComedyAnimationAction & Adventure 13 seasons · 214 eps Returning Series
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What is Death Battle!?

Death Battle! is an American animated series that debuted in 2010 and presents fictional match‑ups between characters from various pop‑culture franchises.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
214
First aired
Dec 6, 2010
Last aired
Jun 28, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Rooster Teeth, YouTube
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure
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Death Battle! is an American animated series that debuted in 2010 and presents fictional match‑ups between characters from various pop‑culture franchises. Each episode stages a lethal confrontation in which the combatants are examined by two recurring analysts known as Wiz and Boomstick; they break down the fighters’ weapons, armor and abilities to determine a clear, decisive victor. The concept was first released by the website ScrewAttack, and the series has evolved in format and presentation since its launch. The program is catalogued as a television series on databases such as The Movie Database and IMDb, where full cast and crew listings are provided. It is described by its official synopsis as a realization of “dream match‑ups,” with the experts’ analysis forming

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Should you watch it?

“Pop culture's deadliest characters fight to the death in expert-analyzed dream match-ups.”

Reasons to watch
  • Expert analysis of character abilities and weapons
  • Dream match-ups between iconic fictional characters
  • Entertaining commentary from knowledgeable hosts
Keep in mind
  • Violent combat scenarios throughout
  • Focus on fighting rather than character development

You enjoy seeing iconic fictional characters face off in hypothetical battles.

Contains violent combat between characters, suitable for teens and adults.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 32 episodes
Season 3 · 14 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 16 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What determines the winner of each battle?

Experts analyze each fighter's weapons, armor, and skills to determine the most likely victor.

Are the battles based on official storylines?

The matches are hypothetical scenarios created by the hosts based on character abilities.

Who are the main hosts of the show?

The show is hosted by experts who analyze the fighters' capabilities.

How are the fighters chosen for each episode?

The hosts select iconic characters from pop culture for dream match-ups.

Is there a consistent format for each battle?

Each episode features analysis of fighters' abilities followed by a hypothetical confrontation.