Ben 10: Race Against Time

Ben Tennyson, his sister Gwen, and Grandpa Max find themselves racing against a timer when a calculating alien mastermind sets in motion a plan to pry open a gateway that could spill invaders into their world. The trio trades bravado for strategy, tracing clues through a web of alien technology and human schemes that intertwine science and family loyalty. Ben tests his powers with a mix of cunning and luck, while Gwen keeps watch for hidden dangers and Max provides steady guidance from the sidelines. As the countdown ticks, the team must outsmart the architect of the scheme, shut down the device, and close the portal before the invasion can begin. No one walks away unscathed. The stakes stay high.

Released as a 2008 television feature, Ben 10 Race Against Time is directed by Alex Winter. It adapts the popular Ben 10 universe created by Mitch Watson, Tom Pugsley, and Greg Klein for the screen, specifically for Cartoon Network audiences.

There was no theatrical box office for this TV movie and no worldwide gross is reported. It premiered on Cartoon Network and was marketed to television audiences rather than cinema crowds, with eventual home video release. No theatrical release planned.

Critics generally framed it as solid family sci fi that keeps the cornerstones of Ben 10 intact while delivering action on a TV budget. The film foregrounds teamwork, responsibility, and quick thinking as Ben balances alien powers with human ties, humor, and wonder. It aims for energy without sacrificing heart.

As part of the early live action branch of the Ben 10 franchise, Race Against Time helped demonstrate how the property could translate into screen adaptations. It laid groundwork for future crossovers and live action experiments that fans would revisit in later films and reboots, and helped shape fan conversations.