SuperKitties

SuperKitties, also known as SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charged in season 2, is an animated superhero children's television series created by Paula Rosenthal that premiered on Disney Jr. 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. Critical reception for the series was positive overall.
In the fictional city of Kittydale, an indoor playground called the Purr'N'Play is where children play, sometimes with the place's resident cats: Ginny, Sparks, Buddy, and Bitsy. When trouble occurs in the city, they are called into action by whomever contacts them. The cats enter their underground headquarters called the SuperKitty Cavern and transform into the SuperKitties, who possess special abilities and access to tools like their Yarn Blasters they can use to help the citizens. They use these tools 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.
Each episode would alternatively be titled in their beginnings with "The SuperKitties and the..." in the series itself. However, this list will go by the titles shown on online sources to avoid repetition.
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+.
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 while 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.
In 2023, the characters from SuperKitties appeared in the touring live-action arena show Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza.