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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 | 73 (142 segments) (list of episodes) |
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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 television series created by Paula Rosenthal for Disney Jr. Produced by Sony Pictures Television Kids, the series premiered on January 11, 2023. Prior to its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season in January 2023. Ahead of the second season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season in February 2024. Ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season in June 2025. Critical reception for the series was positive overall.
In the 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, Zsa-Zsa, and The Glamsters, the heroes are called into action by someone out in the town who 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. Willa also became a SuperKitty starting with the episode "The New SuperKitty". Also starting with that episode, the SuperKitties received SuperKitty Cars.
| 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[citation needed] | TBA | September 22, 2025 | TBA | |
The series was first announced in April 2022. Season 1 was animated by Bardel Entertainment and Rainbow CGI; Mainframe Studios took over for season 2, with Infinite Studios providing additional animation assistance.
SuperKitties premiered on January 11, 2023, with a simulcast on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel at 10:30 a.m. EST. It was later made available to stream on DisneyNow. The series was also released on Disney+.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Main Title | SuperKitties | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Animated Program | James Monroe Iglehart | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | Kidscreen Award | Preschool Programming – Best New Series | SuperKitties | Won | |
| 2025 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program | Kari Wahlgren | Won | |
| 2026 | Children’s and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program | Pamela Adlon | Nominated | |
| 2027 | Children’s and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for an Animated Program | Vidjay Beerepoot | TBA |
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