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A major highlight of the special was the debut of a brand-new alien, . This yeti-like alien uses electricity-based attacks.
Unlike many cartoon crossovers (looking at you, Jimmy Timmy Power Hour ), Heroes United is fully canonical to both series.
The special is notable for being produced in the distinct, more grounded art style of Generator Rex , requiring Ben and his aliens to be redesigned for this aesthetic. Information November 25, 2011 Running Time ~44 minutes (excluding commercials) Animation Style Generator Rex (Prime) Continuity Canon to both series; follows "Ben 10,000 Returns" for Ben Key Characters and Voice Cast
For fans of animated action heroes, the late 2000s and early 2010s represented a golden era. Two titans dominated Cartoon Network’s Friday night lineup: the ever-adaptive, Omnitrix-wielding Ben Tennyson from Ben 10: Ultimate Alien , and the nanite-infused, build-anything Rex Salazar from Generator Rex .
Today, discussions about the special often look back with a sense of nostalgia and awe. A popular sentiment among fans online is that the crossover represented "peak animation," an achievement so high that even the modern spectacle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically Avengers: Endgame , can't surpass the excitement it generated. While some viewers noted that Ben felt somewhat sidelined—a natural result of the special being an episode of Generator Rex produced by that show's team—the general consensus is that it remained a "fun and action-packed crossover" that treated both characters with respect.
In the landscape of early 2010s animation, few events generated as much hype as the convergence of two of Cartoon Network’s heaviest hitters. On November 25, 2011, the network aired Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United , a feature-length special that remains a gold standard for television crossovers.
The success of Heroes United is carried by its incredible voice cast, which brings these beloved characters to life:
Act II
A major highlight of the special was the debut of a brand-new alien, . This yeti-like alien uses electricity-based attacks.
Unlike many cartoon crossovers (looking at you, Jimmy Timmy Power Hour ), Heroes United is fully canonical to both series. ben 10 generator rex heroes united movie
The special is notable for being produced in the distinct, more grounded art style of Generator Rex , requiring Ben and his aliens to be redesigned for this aesthetic. Information November 25, 2011 Running Time ~44 minutes (excluding commercials) Animation Style Generator Rex (Prime) Continuity Canon to both series; follows "Ben 10,000 Returns" for Ben Key Characters and Voice Cast
For fans of animated action heroes, the late 2000s and early 2010s represented a golden era. Two titans dominated Cartoon Network’s Friday night lineup: the ever-adaptive, Omnitrix-wielding Ben Tennyson from Ben 10: Ultimate Alien , and the nanite-infused, build-anything Rex Salazar from Generator Rex . Act II A major highlight of the special
Today, discussions about the special often look back with a sense of nostalgia and awe. A popular sentiment among fans online is that the crossover represented "peak animation," an achievement so high that even the modern spectacle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically Avengers: Endgame , can't surpass the excitement it generated. While some viewers noted that Ben felt somewhat sidelined—a natural result of the special being an episode of Generator Rex produced by that show's team—the general consensus is that it remained a "fun and action-packed crossover" that treated both characters with respect.
In the landscape of early 2010s animation, few events generated as much hype as the convergence of two of Cartoon Network’s heaviest hitters. On November 25, 2011, the network aired Ben 10 / Generator Rex: Heroes United , a feature-length special that remains a gold standard for television crossovers. The special is notable for being produced in
The success of Heroes United is carried by its incredible voice cast, which brings these beloved characters to life:
