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Thunderverse
The logo for The Thundermans (2013).
Created byJed Spingarn
Original workThe Thundermans (2013)
OwnersNickelodeon
(Paramount Global)
Films and television
Television series
Television special(s)
Television film(s)The Thundermans Return (2024)

The Thunderverse[1] is the name that refers to the fictional universe as part of a media franchise created by Jed Spingarn for Nickelodeon. The franchise debuted with the television series The Thundermans (2013), and was later expanded with a film and a sequel/spinoff series.

Television series

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The Thundermans

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A television comedy following the Thunderman family, a superpowered family of seven who try to live normal lives in the city of Hiddenville. The series premiered on October 14, 2013,[2] and ended on May 25, 2018, lasting 4 seasons.[3]

The Thundermans: Undercover

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A direct spinoff to The Thundermans, serving as a continuation to the series after the events of the film which follows Phoebe and Max, who are sent undercover in Secret Shores and bring Chloe with them to develop her superhero talent.[4] The series officially premiered on January 22, 2025.[5]

Film

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On March 2, 2023, it was announced that a follow-up film to The Thundermans titled The Thundermans Return was in development.[6] The film was released on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ simultaneously on March 7, 2024.[7]

After breaking a Hero League law in Metroburg, the Thunderman family are sent back to Hiddenville and are subsequently replaced by the V-Team. While Hank and Barb enjoy the return and Billy and Nora look forward to having a normal life in high school, Max and Phoebe are determined to regain their superhero status.[8]

Video game

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A side-scrolling video game titled The Thundermans: Dr. Colosso on the Run was released in 2017 and was available on the Nickelodeon website and YTV. The player controls Dr. Colosso and has to keep away from the Thundermans while avoiding various obstacles.[9]

Crossovers

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The franchise has had crossovers with characters from other Nickelodeon television series appearing in the series of the franchise, or characters from the franchise appearing in other series, putting them part of the same universe within the Thunderverse.

Title Series Crossover with Season Episode Air date
"The Haunted Thundermans"[10] The Thundermans[a] The Haunted Hathaways[a] 2 (both)
  • 5 (TT)
  • 9 (THH)
October 11, 2014
"Danger & Thunder"[1][11] Henry Danger The Thundermans 2 17 June 18, 2016

Additionally, The Thundermans is also a TV show within the Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and 100 Things to Do Before High School universes (according to their respective episodes "Go Hollywood" and "Find Your Super Power Thing!"), and in the Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn episode "The Wonderful Wizard of Quads", Dr. Colosso makes a cameo as part of a dream Dawn was having.

Cast and characters

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Actor Character The Thundermans Return Undercover
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
Kira Kosarin Phoebe Thunderman[12] Main Starring Main
Jack Griffo Max Thunderman[13] Main Starring Main
Addison Riecke Nora Thunderman[14] Main Starring Does not appear
Diego Velazquez Billy Thunderman[15] Main Starring Guest
Chris Tallman Hank Thunderman[16] Main Starring Guest
Rosa Blasi Barb Thunderman[17] Main Starring Guest
Maya Le Clark Chloe Thunderman[18] Does not appear Recurring Main Starring Main
Dana Snyder Dr. Colosso[5] Recurring Starring Recurring
Audrey Whitby Cherry Seinfield Recurring Starring Guest
Nathan Broxton Jinx[19] Does not appear Main
Kinley Cunningham Kombucha[5] Does not appear Main

Notes

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  1. ^ a b The episode was aired as one of both shows.

References

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  1. ^ a b Johnson, Nathan (January 26, 2025). "Nickelodeon Releases New 'Heroverse' Timeline for Henry Danger & Thundermans Universe". The Direct. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (September 20, 2013). "Nickelodeon Expands 'Thundermans' Episode Order Ahead of Series Premiere (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Maldonado, Jennifer (July 28, 2017). "The Thundermans Is Ending After 4 Seasons". J-14. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 16, 2024). "'Thundermans' Spinoff Series Set at Nickelodeon, Paramount+". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Petski, Denise (December 19, 2024). "'The Thundermans: Undercover' Spinoff Series Gets Premiere Date, Trailer & First Photos". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (March 2, 2023). "Nickelodeon Greenlights 'The Thundermans Return' Follow-Up Movie With Original Series Cast". Deadline. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  7. ^ Roots, Kimberly (February 12, 2024). "The Thundermans Report for Super Duty in Revival Movie Trailer — WATCH". TVLine. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Wu, Valerie (2023-12-02). "Nickelodeon's 'The Thundermans Return' Film Drops First Teaser Trailer". Variety. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
  9. ^ "Dr. Colosso on the Run! | Game trailer | YTV". NickALive!. March 1, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  10. ^ "Nickelodeon Serves Up Bone-Chilling Halloween Premieres, Including Hour-Long Crossover Special "Haunted Thundermans," Beginning Oct. 11 at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)". The Futon Critic. October 2, 2014. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Pruszkowski, Jean (November 27, 2022). "8 Nickelodeon Show Crossovers Forgotten About (Including 4 Early Nick Shows)". TheThings. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "PHOEBE". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  13. ^ "MAX". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  14. ^ "NORA". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  15. ^ "BILLY". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  16. ^ "HANK". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  17. ^ "BARB". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  18. ^ "CHLOE". Nick.com. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
  19. ^ Samuel, Nick (2024-12-23). "Teen actor with Gifford ties stars on Nickelodeon's 'Thundermans'". Vero News. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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