SuperKitties (series)

**SuperKitties** is a CGI animated adventure series created by Paula Rosenthal for Disney Junior. It is produced by Silvergate Media and stars Emma Berman, Cruz Flateau, JeCobi Swain and Pyper Braun. The series focuses on the titular SuperKitties who must defeat everyday villians in their city of Kittydale. It premiered on January 11, 2023 on Disney+ and later on Disney Junior and Disney Channel.

## Premise

*SuperKitties is an adorable and action-packed series about four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy, and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place, while defeating villains and imparting important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience, and problem-solving.*

## Content

### Seasons

 Four super powered kittens defend their community of Kittydale against dastardly villains.

 Continue to follow the SuperKitties as new friends and foes appear in Kittydale.

## Main Cast

* Emma Berman as Ginny
* Cruz Flateau as Sparks
* JeCobi Swain as Buddy
* Pyper Braun as Bitsy
* Simon Webster as Pickles

## Recurring Cast

* Justin Guarini as Cat Burglar
* Nylan Parthipan as Kai
* James Monroe Iglehart as Mr. Puppypaws
* Ruth Pferdehirt as Lab Rat
* Isabella Crovetti as Zsa-Zsa the cockatoo

## Production notes

### Development

On April 29, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television had adapted *SuperKitties* from Silvergate Media in association with Disney Junior. The series is created and executive produced by Emmy® Award winner Paula Rosenthal (“Peter Rabbit”). Emmy Award-winning producer, director and storyboard artist Kirk Van Wormer (“Transformers: Prime) is co-executive producer. Keith Harrison Dworkin (“UglyDolls”) is songwriter, and Vidjay Beerepoot (“Minnie’s Bow-Toons”) is composer. Carmen Carter (“Dancing with the Stars”) performs the series’ theme song. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television – Kids (formerly known as Silvergate Media) in association with Disney Junior.

On December 14, 2022, it was announced that *SuperKitties* was set to premiere January 11, 2023, with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior (10:30 a.m. EST). An initial batch of episodes will premiere the same day on on-demand platforms and Disney+. The digital soundtrack, “Disney Junior Music: SuperKitties,” featuring the theme song plus additional songs from the series, will be released by Walt Disney Records on January 11 as well.

On January 13, 2022, Disney Branded Television announced that *SuperKitties* had been picked up for a second season.

### Casting

In April 2022, Emma Berman, Cruz Flateau, JeCobi Swain and Pyper Braun joined the series.

## Broadcast

*SuperKitties* premiered January 11, 2023, with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. The first 11 episodes premiered the same day on on-demand platforms and Disney+.

## Trivia

* Super Kitties is the fourth Disney Junior show with superheroes after PJ Masks, The Rocketeer and Spidey and His Amazing Friends.

## References

1. ↑ Alice! Mickey! Pooh! Spidey! Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series and Shorts, Along With Returning Franchises, Debuting Across Disney+ and Disney Junior Platforms Through 2024 at First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest
2. ↑ ‘Superkitties,’ Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+
3. ↑ #DisneyJunior’s #Firebuds, #SuperKitties and #Pupstruction have all been picked up for second seasons! #DisneyBrandedTelevision #TCA23