Ben 10 Timeline ( Real )

creation
December 2004

Creation of Ben 10

Ben 10 franchise was created by the group Man of Action, consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle.

release
December 27, 2005

Premiere of Ben 10 Original Series

The original Ben 10 animated series premiered on Cartoon Network, marking the launch of the franchise.

release
April 18, 2008

Ben 10: Alien Force Series Premiere

The sequel series, Ben 10: Alien Force, premiered, continuing the adventures of Ben Tennyson with a more mature tone.

release
April 23, 2010

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Series Premiere

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, the next series in the franchise, premiered, following Ben's adventures after the events of Alien Force.

release
September 22, 2012

Ben 10: Omniverse Series Premiere

Ben 10: Omniverse premiered, introducing a new art style and story format for the franchise.

release
October 1, 2016

Ben 10 Reboot Series Premiere

A reboot of the original Ben 10 series premiered, targeting a new generation of viewers with updated animation and story.

game_release
October 20, 2008

Release of Ben 10: Alien Force Video Game

The video game based on Ben 10: Alien Force was released, expanding the franchise into interactive media.

announcement
February 2016

Announcement of Ben 10 Live-Action Movie

Cartoon Network announced plans to produce a live-action movie based on the Ben 10 franchise.

release
October 10, 2017

Premiere of Ben 10 Live-Action TV Movie

The Ben 10 live-action TV movie premiered, marking the franchise's transition into live-action format.

Ben 10 Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Summer Vacation, Present Day

Discovery of the Omnitrix

Ben Tennyson discovers the Omnitrix, an alien device that allows him to transform into various alien species.

origin_event
Summer Vacation, Present Day

First Use of the Omnitrix

Ben uses the Omnitrix for the first time to prevent a criminal from escaping, beginning his journey as a hero.

conflict
Later Summer Vacation, Present Day

Battle with Vilgax

Ben faces Vilgax, a powerful alien warlord who wants the Omnitrix for his own purposes.

upgrade
Months After Discovery, Present Day

Upgrade to the Omnitrix

Ben upgrades the Omnitrix, gaining access to new alien forms and abilities.

character_development
Months After Discovery, Present Day

Introduction of Kevin Levin

Kevin Levin, initially an enemy, becomes an ally to Ben and joins his team.

time_travel
Several Months Later, Present Day

Ben 10,000 Future Encounter

Ben encounters his future self, Ben 10,000, learning about his potential and future responsibilities.

major_conflict
One Year Later, Present Day

Battle Against the Highbreed

Ben fights the Highbreed, an alien species threatening Earth and the universe.

legacy
Years After Major Conflicts, Present Day

Retirement and Passing of the Omnitrix

Ben retires from using the Omnitrix and passes it on to a new hero to protect the Earth.