Ben 10 Is Getting The Spider-Man Treatment In New 2026 Reboot

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As a long-time fan, I was really excited to hear that *Ben 10* is getting a fresh start with a new series planned for 2026! It’s been a while – the original animated show ended back in 2021, and honestly, I’ve been missing it ever since. There was talk of a live-action movie a while back, but unfortunately, that project fell through, which was a real disappointment. So, this reboot feels like a welcome return to a universe I really enjoy.

As a huge fan, I’m thrilled to hear that *Ben 10* is making a comeback in 2026! What’s even cooler is that Joe Casey, one of the original writers, is working on a brand-new comic story. Apparently, they’re planning to give the *Ben 10* universe a similar feel to Spider-Man – which, honestly, sounds amazing. I can’t wait to see what they do with it!

I was chatting with Bleeding Cool, and Casey let slip something really exciting about the new *Ben 10* comic! He basically said it’s going to be like a super-powered version of the show – think of it as ‘Ultimate’ or ‘Absolute’ *Ben 10*. He even compared it to how *Ultimate Spider-Man* was rebooted back in the early 2000s, and more recently, giving us a hint of the scale they’re aiming for!

This is the definitive Ben 10 experience – the best it’s ever been, guaranteed.

Casey has told me this comic isn’t going to continue the old Ben 10 story we all know. Instead, it’s going to completely redefine what’s ‘official’ in the Ben 10 universe – basically, it’s a fresh start for the whole canon!

The writer described the work as a classic superhero comic, explaining that it finally presents the story of Ben and his world exactly as they’d always envisioned it.

We absolutely love ‘Ben 10’, and it’s been a passion project for twenty years. We’re thrilled to finally share our vision for Ben and his world in the way we’ve always imagined – as a classic superhero comic that can go head-to-head with the biggest titles out there.

Marvel’s *Ultimate* series (made popular by *Ultimate Spider-Man*) and DC’s *Absolute* line both allow these comic publishers to retell a hero’s entire origin story and history, essentially starting over from the beginning.

This approach frequently includes recognizable characters and plot points, but also introduces new elements, making it accessible to newcomers while still offering a unique and enjoyable experience for existing fans.

For 16 years, the world of *Ben 10* was a fixture on Cartoon Network. Over that time, it grew to include the original series, three follow-up shows that continued the same story, and a completely new animated series set in a different universe.

A new Ben 10 comic book series is launching in February 2026. The story will be a fresh start for the Ben 10 universe and is being written by Joe Casey, who worked on the original series. He’s joined by other creators who were also involved in the original Ben 10, including Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau, and Steven T. Seagle.

Will Ben 10 Ever Return to the Screen?

The new ‘Ultimate Ben 10’ comic series will finally satisfy fans craving more of the franchise, but its release will likely spark discussion about when we might see another Ben 10 show or movie.

Warner Bros. once planned a live-action *Ben 10* movie, but the project was canceled and the franchise was put on hold. Filmmaker Steve Richards explained that the movie didn’t move forward because the necessary rights lapsed.

I really need to update my IMDb page. Actually, when I used to work with Joel Silver, we owned the rights to a certain project, but those rights have since expired. Still, I think it should definitely be made someday.

Just because previous attempts didn’t succeed doesn’t rule out another big-screen *Ben 10* movie. With the show’s continued popularity on television and its growing presence in comics, a movie feels like a natural next step for the franchise.

If that doesn’t happen, the comic still has a good chance of succeeding, particularly if an animated series based on the rebooted storyline – similar to *Ultimate Spider-Man* – is created.

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2025-10-07 19:05