SuperKitties
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Promotional poster of season 1 featuring the SuperKitties. Clockwise from left to right: Bitsy, Buddy, Sparks, and Ginny. | |
| Also known as | SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charged (season 2) SuperKitties: Su-Purr Wild (season 3) |
| Genre | Superhero Musical |
| Created by | Paula Rosenthal |
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| Theme music composer | Keith Harrison Dworkin |
| Opening theme | "SuperKitties Theme" by Carmen Carter |
| Ending theme | "SuperKitties Theme" (instrumental) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 69 (136 segments) |
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| Running time | 23 minutes |
| Production company | Sony Pictures Television Kids |
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| Network | Disney Jr. |
| Release | January 11, 2023 – present |
SuperKitties (known as SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charged in season 2 and SuperKitties: Su-Purr Wild in season 3) is an American animated superhero musical children's television series created by Paula Rosenthal for Disney Jr. Produced by Sony Pictures Television Kids, the series premiered on January 11, 2023.[1] Prior to its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season in January 2023.[2] Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season in February 2024.[3] Ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season in June 2025.[4] Critical reception for the series was positive overall.
Premise
[edit]In the fictional city of Kittydale, an indoor playground called the Purr'N'Play is the home of many cats, including superheroes Ginny, Sparks, Buddy, and Bitsy. When trouble occurs in the city, usually at the hands of villains like Cat Burglar, Lab Rat, Mr. Puppypaws, and Zsa Zsa, the heroes are called into action by whoever contacts them. The cats enter their underground headquarters and transform into the SuperKitties, a quartet group who possess special abilities and high-tech tools. They use their superpowers to solve problems while showing kindness to everyone, including the villains causing the problems.
Season 2 has the SuperKitties sporting their new Su-Purr Charged suits that grant them new powers, while a new robotic pig Wiggles, is introduced.
Season 3 has the SuperKitties with their new wildcat friend Willa who is ready to help them in their missions as they sport their wildcat outfits when in the Wild Jungle outside of Kittydale. They also gain new villains in the Glamsters.
Characters
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[edit]- Ginny (voiced by Emma Berman[5]) is a ginger Tabby cat with a pink SuperKitty suit who is the leader of the SuperKitties. She has claws that allow her to climb and poke objects. In her Su-Purr Charged form, Ginny can be more agile with her claws.
- Sparks (voiced by Cruz Flateau[6]) is a yellow Bengal cat with a purple SuperKitty suit who has timid and sensitive feelings, the smartest of the SuperKitties, and Buddy's older brother. He uses his high-tech devices from his SuperKitty Kit to help with cases and connect with the citizens. Sparks' SuperKitty Kit can produce any gadget, be an additional way for any animals to contact them when they are not in the SuperKitty Cavern, and turn into any mode of transportation including the SuperKitty Copter. In his Su-Purr Charged form, Sparks can have the SuperKitty Kit assume Turbo Mode with his boots taking on another form and is a big eater.
- Buddy (voiced by JeCobi Swain in seasons 1-2,[7] Landon Chase Dubois in season 3-present) is a Calico British Shorthair cat with an orange SuperKitty suit who is the largest of the SuperKitties, Sparks's younger brother and the comic relief. He possesses super-strength and has the ability to perform a Furball Blitz which turns him into a ball of fur and allows him to roll into objects. In his Su-Purr Charged form, Buddy can perform the Furball Blitz Bounce.
- Bitsy (voiced by Pyper Braun[8]) is a white Munchkin kitten with a sky blue SuperKitty suit who is the smallest of the SuperKitties. She can harness super-speed with her "Bitsy Boots". As the newest and smallest member of the team, Bitsy records her lessons from the case in vlogs on her tablet. She has a mouse doll named Mr. Greenie. In her Su-Purr Charged form, Bitsy's boots can move faster than before.
Allies
[edit]- Wiggles (voiced by Eric Bauza) is a robotic pig built by Sparks. He is later upgraded with retractable wings.
- Willa (voiced by Thea Gallagher in an Australian accent) is the SuperKitties' young magenta wildcat friend who lives in the Wild Jungle outside of Kittydale. She is always ready to help the SuperKitties on missions whether in the Wild Jungle or Kittydale.
Villains
[edit]- Cat Burglar (voiced by Justin Guarini) is an anthropomorphic gray tabby cat who loves to swipe items.
- Granny Catarina (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) is a gray tabby cat and Cat Burglar's grandmother who shares his passion for swiping things.
- Sassy (voiced by Anika Noni Rose) is a brown tabby cat and Cat Burglar's country cousin who is also a burglar.
- Lab Rat (voiced by Ruth Pferdehirt) is an anthropomorphic rat scientist who can create high-tech devices to serve her own purposes that often involve obtaining cheese.
- Otto (singing voice provided by Jeremy Jordan) is a octopus who is Lab Rat's assistant and best friend. He usually does not speak, but occasionally sings in certain musical numbers.
- The Burbles (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) are toys that are programmed to do Lab Rat's bidding.
- Roboctopus (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) is a giant robotic octopus.
- Mr. Puppypaws (voiced by James Monroe Iglehart) is a small brown and white Papillon dog with a Danish accent who is often seen riding on a motorized pet stroller. He owns a rubber duck named Quacksley that he often speaks to.
- Dragonbreath the Glittery is a robotic dragon that is often used by Mr. Puppypaws and rides in a customizable side car attachment to his pet stroller.
- King Fishy Fins is a goldfish that was obtained by Mr. Puppypaws' owner.
- Zsa Zsa (voiced by Isabella Crovetti) is a vain sulphur-crested cockatoo who loves to sing, dance, and enjoy expensive luxuries. She has a soft spot for cute animals.
- Aunt Lola (voiced by Pamela Adlon) is a sulphur-crested cockatoo who is Zsa Zsa's aunt and is also a singer.
- Zsa Zsa's Squad (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) are the budgie henchmen of Zsa Zsa.
- George (vocal effects provided by Dee Bradley Baker) is one of Zsa Zsa's budgies.
- Pamster Glamster and Champster Glamster (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and Utkarsh Ambudkar, respectively) are two anthropomorphic sibling Syrian hamsters who love anything fabulous, sparkly, dazzling, stylish and especially glamorous (true to their names). Pamster is yellow, and Champster is orange. They use a high tech hamster ball for transportation.
Recurring
[edit]Residing in Kittydale
[edit]- Amara (voiced by Carly Hughes in season one,[9] Kamali Minter in season two) is the owner of the Purr'N'Play. She later creates the mobile Purr 'n Go to bring playing with kittens to all of Kittydale.
- Sam and Eddie (both voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) are a white-headed pigeon and a rock pigeon who are among the SuperKitties' callers.
- The Kittens Who Lost Mittens are three Siamese kittens who are among the SuperKitties' callers and often come to the Purr'N'Play. The name of the group possibly originates from the English-language rhyme, the Three Little Kittens.
- Chibi (voiced by Emma Berman) is a dark brown and white cat.
- Phoebe (voiced by Pyper Braun) is a brown cat.
- Bibi (voiced by Cruz Flateau) is a brown cat.
- Boomer (voiced by Carly Hughes) is a French bulldog who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Captain FluffNStuff (voiced by Jan Johns) is a fluffy Briard dog who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Magda (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) is a bloodhound and guard dog of the Kittydale Museum. And is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Rockland (voiced by Maxwell Simkins) is Magda's nephew who has a skill for sniffing out rocks and gemstones.
- Peanut (voiced by Gracen Newton) is a dalmatian puppy owned by a little girl named Nadia who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Colby Jack (voiced by Eric Bauza) is a mouse owned by a cheese sculptor named Brie Fromage who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Whiskers (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) is a Persian cat who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Gwen (voiced by Carly Hughes in season one and Kamali Minter in season two) is a Jack Russell Terrier who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Pickles (voiced by Simon Webster) is a small calico kitten who adores the SuperKitties and hopes to be like them.
- The Singing Squirrels (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, Justin Guarini, and James Monroe Iglehart) are a trio of squirrels who make up a singing group. Whenever they're in trouble, they sing out their distress calls unless bystanders do not take them seriously.
- Chef Marci (voiced by Jennie Kwan) is a food truck cook who sells pet food.
- Biscuit (voiced by Jennie Kwan) is a Tabby British Shorthair Cat and is Chef Marci's pet cat and is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Harpo and Marvin (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker and James Monroe Iglehart) who are mallards and are among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Poochini/Poochisimo (voiced by Alba Ponce de Leon) is a piano-playing Bichon Frise dog. While the character was named Poochini in the first appearance, she was named Poochisimo in the second appearance.
- Miss Poochytail (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) is a poodle who is friends with Mr. Puppypaws.
- Taylor (voiced by Izzi Rojas) is a hot dog stand owner who makes and sells hot dogs.
- Frankie (voiced by Pyper Braun) is a Dachshund puppy and is Taylor's pet dog.
- Sigmund (voiced by Justin Guarini) is a turtle that is owned by a pet store owner.
- Renata (voiced by Jennie Kwan) is an American robin who is among the SuperKitties' callers.
- Polaris (voiced by Bahia Watson) is an astronaut cat.
- Coco (voiced by Becca Last) is a young raccoon who is Cat Burglar's friend. Sometimes, Coco would be the motive for some of Cat Burglar's activities.
- Evie (voiced by Zoey Zanai McCrary) is a little girl who is the Glamsters' owner.
Residing in the Wild Jungle
[edit]- The Hoglets are four young hedgehogs that live in the Wild Jungle.
- Delilah (voiced by Pyper Braun) is a young koala that lives in the Wild Jungle.
- Stella (voiced by Emma Berman) is a young galago that lives in the Wild Jungle.
- Kiwi (voiced by Melissa van der Schyff) is a rainbow lorikeet that lives in the Wild Jungle.
Episodes
[edit]| Season | Subtitle | Episodes | Segments | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | N/a | 26 | 50 | January 11, 2023 | January 19, 2024 | |
| 2 | Su-Purr Charged | 24 | 48 | April 5, 2024 | August 1, 2025 | |
| 3 | Su-Purr Wild | 26 | TBA | September 22, 2025 | TBA | |
Production
[edit]The series was first announced in April 2022.[10] Season 1 was animated by Bardel Entertainment and Rainbow CGI; Mainframe Studios took over for season 2, with Infinite Studios providing additional animation assistance.
Release
[edit]SuperKitties premiered on January 11, 2023, with a simulcast on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel at 10:30 a.m. EST.[11] It was later made available to stream on DisneyNow.[12] The series was also released on Disney+.[13][14]
In October 2024, SuperKitties was included in the Disney Junior Cinema Club, a UK-based interactive cinema experience aimed at pre-school audiences. The event featured screenings at select cinemas, including Cineworld, Vue, Odeon, Everyman, and Picturehouse locations. Designed to introduce young children to the big screen, the program combined episodes from Disney Junior series with interactive segments such as songs, games, and dancing. As part of the line-up, SuperKitties was showcased alongside other titles like Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Bluey, and Winnie the Pooh shorts.[15]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Marsella Evans of Plugged In said that SuperKitties is a well-executed and lighthearted preschool series. She complimented the show's positive messages about bravery, kindness, and friendship, noting that the animal villains always learn from their mistakes. Evans found that the series maintains an age-appropriate level of adventure, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for young viewers. She stated that most episodes are wholesome and free of concerns.[16] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave SuperKitties a grade of four out of five stars and said that the show models social-emotional skills through its team of superhero cats. She complimented the series for promoting empathy, teamwork, and kindness while ensuring that the mild adventure never puts characters in real danger. Moulton found that SuperKitties delivers positive messages about doing the right thing and helping others, with even the villains learning from their mistakes by the end of each episode. She stated that SuperKitties is an adorable program that effectively teaches young viewers about emotions and communication in a safe and engaging way.[17] Marisa Lascala of Good Housekeeping ranked SuperKitties 7th in their "13 Best Toddler TV Shows" list. She said that SuperKitties is a good choice for toddlers and preschoolers, especially for animal lovers and superhero fans. She praised the show's social-emotional focus, highlighting how the superhero cats empathize with the villains' motivations rather than simply defeating them. LaScala found that the series combines adventure with valuable lessons in kindness and understanding, making it both entertaining and educational. She stated that creator Paula Rosenthal carefully studied cat behavior for authenticity and noted that parents might also enjoy the show's James Bond-inspired theme song.[18]
Ratings
[edit]SuperKitties was the newest series among the top 10 most-watched preschool shows in 2024. It achieved significant success, with its toy line helping to expand its reach. By the end of 2024, the series was recognized as the No. 1 new preschool property of the year, according to Circana figures.[19]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Main Title | SuperKitties | Nominated | [20][21] |
| Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Animated Program | James Monroe Iglehart | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Kidscreen Award | Preschool Programming – Best New Series | SuperKitties | Won[a] | [22][23] |
| 2025 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program | Kari Wahlgren | Won | [24][25] |
| 2026 | Children’s and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program | Pamela Adlon | Nominated |
In other media
[edit]- In 2023, the characters from SuperKitties appeared in the touring live-action arena show Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza.[26][27][28]
- In August 2025, SuperKitties was featured as part of Disney Jr. Let’s Play!, a three-day event held at Disney California Adventure Park and the Downtown Disney District. The celebration included a "Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties" cupcake decorating activity and limited-time photo opportunities themed around the series. SuperKitties was also highlighted alongside other Disney Jr. shows such as Bluey, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ in dedicated event spaces and themed displays.[29]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Tied with Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
References
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- ^ "Disney Branded Television Announces Season Three Pickups for Hit Disney Junior Series "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Disney Branded TV Reveals Slate of Renewals, First Looks, New Series, and a "Miraculous" Spin-Off Ahead of Annecy Festival Next Week". June 7, 2025.
- ^ "Voice Of Ginny – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources
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- ^ Lascala, Marisa (March 27, 2023). "The 13 Best Toddler TV Shows". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Seitz, Loree (December 18, 2024). "Disney Jr. Closes Year With 4 of Top 10 Most-Watched Series for Preschoolers Across Linear and Streaming | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
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- ^ "'DISNEY JR. LET'S PLAY!,' A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION DEDICATED TO DISNEY JR. FANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO BE HELD AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK ON FRIDAY, AUG. 8, AND DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT ON SATURDAY, AUG. 9, AND SUNDAY, AUG. 10". Disney Branded Television. June 18, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
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