Before bidding adieu to the fans with the final episode of Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten season one, debuting on 22 October 2021, the comedy-adventure crossed a new milestone of over 70 million views to date. The show also introduces a wheelchair-bound kid with a secret superpower.
Since premiering on 23 April on Kartoon Channel! viewership for Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten has surpassed all expectations and is the most watched show on the platform. Arnold Schwarzenegger who has starred and executive produced the series introduces the Super Ks to their new classmate, Emerson, who is a wheelchair user and exchange student from England, in the last episode.
Worried they won’t be able to keep their superhero identities a secret from Emerson, the Super Ks are hesitant to welcome him at first. The kids put their differences aside when they find out that Emerson himself has a secret super power, just like them, and is able to save the day.
“I am ecstatic about the success of our first season of Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten and I am so proud of the core message the series delivers to kids that anyone can be a superhero,” said Schwarzenegger.
Speaking about the success, Genius Brands’ chairman & CEO Andy Heyward said, “We are incredibly proud of Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten not just because it is proving to be a success, but because this series speaks to one of the core missions of Genius Brands, to create ‘content with a purpose,’ in promoting kid friendly lessons like anti-bullying, exercise, health and nutrition.”
“We are thrilled to debut in our season one episode finale, a new superhero who is wheelchair bound, yet it doesn’t prevent him from becoming an invaluable member of the superhero team, in fact, he more than proves his mettle while saving the day! We are excited to continue working on the further expansion of the Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten brand and can’t wait to share more exciting news, when we announce Season two,” he said.
The series opens up the superhero genre for a whole new demographic and draws kids in with action and comedy, while parents can appreciate the quality of content synonymous with Stan Lee. Season one of the series includes 26 half-hour long episodes that began with a two-episode double feature and has rolled out a new episode on a weekly basis every Friday.
Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten features Schwarzenegger, voice-directed by John Landis, one of the most successful movie directors of all time. Steven Banks, former head writer for SpongeBob SquarePants, is serving as the head writer for the series.
The series is produced by Genius Brands and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment in association with Schwarzenegger’s Oak Productions. Gill Champion, CEO of Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment; Andy Heyward, chairman & CEO of Genius Brands; Schwarzenegger; and Paul Wachter of Main Street Advisors serve as executive producers.
Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten is geared towards kids and families and focuses on the adventures of six unique kids who are learning to master their super skills, along with their ABCs. With the help of their teacher Arnold Armstrong (AKA ‘Captain Fantastic’, the greatest superhero to ever live!).
As per the official synopsis: It all began five years ago when Arnold Armstrong faced off in a final fight against his nemesis, the evil Dr. Superior, that left him powerless. Little did anyone know that during the fight, super-energy particles rained down on a group of unsuspecting toddlers. Now, those toddlers are kindergarten students at Greenville Elementary School who, with the help of Arnold Armstrong, must learn to control their powers as they go on super adventures! Arnold Armstrong’s mission: to train these kids to use their super-powers safely without revealing their identities. They learn the values of teamwork, health, diversity and anti-bullying while also protecting their town from rivals, and the nefarious Dr. Superior who has returned as Headmaster Danforth of the Academy for Superior Children across town.