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Matt Hatter Chronicles
GenreAction
Adventure
Science fantasy
Created byNigel Stone
Written byNigel Stone
Simon Furman
Directed byNigel Stone
Voices ofTommy Campbell
Larissa Murray
Marcel Mccalla
Kevin Eldon
Ben Small
Dave Benson Phillips
ComposerYouki Yamamoto
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
Original language
  • English
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes52
Production
Executive producerNigel Stone
ProducerRebecca Channon
Running time22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release31 October 2011 (2011-10-31) –
6 December 2015 (2015-12-06)

Matt Hatter Chronicles is a British-Canadian animated series produced by UK's Platinum Films, Arc Productions, and Dream Mill.[1] It began airing on Teletoon on 8 September 2012.[2]

Synopsis

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Matt Hatter is an ordinary child who discovers that the monsters of his family's horror movies are alive in another dimension called "the Multiverse", controlled by the nefarious Lord Tenoroc. This dimension can only be accessed through the Notting Hill Coronet, his family's movie theater. With his grandfather Alfred trapped inside the Multiverse, Matt, along with his new friends Roxie and Gomez, must capture the movie monsters, save Alfred, and restore peace to the Multiverse.

Characters

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Main

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  • Matthew Luke "Matt" Hatter (voiced by Tommy Campbell): A 13-year-old boy and a Hatter Hero in Training, who is determined to catch all of the Coronet supervillains and free his grandfather, Alfred Hatter, from his prison cell.
  • Roxanna "Roxie" Alexis (voiced by Larissa Murray): A 13-year old pink skinned and magenta haired girl from the Multiverse who is a Tracker of Team Hatter. She wields a staff that was created from the ancient Tree of Life by Gomez, and holds an amber crystal on the end that calls Matt when the Multiverse is in danger.
  • Alejandro Diego Gomez Montero (voiced by Marcel McCalla): A 12-year-old boy from the Multiverse who is the Keeper of Team Hatter. He wields a weapon from the Cave of Keepers that used to belong to his father.
  • Marlon (voiced by Dave Benson Phillips): A dwarf Tasmanian devil who is Matt's best friend and pet, and loves to eat junk food and sleep. He speaks in a language that Matt and even Roxie understands called "Chittersqueak".

Villains

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  • Lord Tenoroc (voiced by Kevin Eldon): The main villain of the show. Lord Tenoroc is the master of all of the Coronet supervillains (except for Primal) and constantly dispatches them to cause chaos throughout the Multiverse. His goal is to destroy the Multiverse and then remake it in his image
  • Craw (voiced by Ben Small): A small gargoyle who acts as Tenoroc's minion. He often says the wrong thing, angering Tenoroc.

Other

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  • Alfred Hatter: Matt's grandfather, the previous Hatter Hero who is currently trapped in a prison dimension.

Episodes

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Season 1 (2011–12)

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Matt Hatter Chronicles season 1 episodes
Number in series Number in season Title Written by British airdate Canadian airdate Indian airdate
11"Knights of the Multiverse"Nigel Stone
Simon Furman		31 October 2011 (2011-10-31)8 September 2012TBA
22"Sting of Scorpiotron"Mark Drop1 November 2011 (2011-11-01)15 September 2012TBA
33"Skull of the Black Raven"Ken Pontac2 November 2011 (2011-11-02)22 September 2012TBA
44"The Rise of the Mummy"Ken Pontac3 November 2011 (2011-11-03)29 September 2012TBA
55"The Sand Warrior"Tommy Campbell7 November 2011 (2011-11-07)6 October 2012TBA
66"Doc Fossil"Mark Drop7 November 2011 (2011-11-07)13 October 2012TBA
77"Little Box of Horrors"Cydne Clark
Steve Granat		21 November 2011 (2011-11-21)20 October 2012TBA
88"The Maze of the Minotaur"Ken Pontac28 November 2011 (2011-11-28)27 October 201219 May 2014
99"The Lost Skeleton Key"Greg Johnson5 December 2011 (2011-12-05)3 November 201220 May 2014
1010"Twisted Genie"Mark Drop12 December 2011 (2011-12-12)10 November 201221 May 2014
1111"Fire Phoenix Rising"Greg Johnson5 March 2012 (2012-03-05)17 November 201222 May 2014
1212"Medusa and the Stone Army"Ken Pontac6 March 2012 (2012-03-06)24 November 201226 May 2014
1313"Chamber of Doom"Mark Drop7 March 2012 (2012-03-07)1 December 201227 May 2014

Season 2 (2012)

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Matt Hatter Chronicles season 2 episodes
Number in series Number in season Title Written by British airdate Canadian airdate Indian airdate
141"Werewolf King"Nigel Stone9 September 2012 (2012-09-09)1 July 201428 May 2014
152"The Curse of the Crystal Kingdom"Mark Wilson16 September 2012 (2012-09-16)2 July 201429 May 2014
163"Captain Lightning"Simon Furman23 September 2012 (2012-09-23)3 July 2014TBA
174"The Dark Sorcerer"Simon Furman30 September 2012 (2012-09-30)4 July 2014TBA
185"Raider of the Lost Tomb"Tommy Campbell7 October 2012 (2012-10-07)5 July 2014TBA
196"Flight of the Witch"Simon Furman14 October 2012 (2012-10-14)5 July 2014TBA
207"Trick or Treat"Simon Furman21 October 2012 (2012-10-21)9 July 2014TBA
218"Double Trouble"Paul McKeown28 October 2012 (2012-10-28)10 July 2014TBA
229"Solar Eclipse"Simon Furman4 November 2012 (2012-11-04)11 July 2014TBA
2310"Heart of a Vampire"Mark Wilson11 November 2012 (2012-11-11)13 July 2014TBA
2411"Monster from the Dark Lagoon"Simon Furman18 November 2012 (2012-11-18)13 July 2014TBA
2512"Night of the Living Dread"Simon Furman25 November 2012 (2012-11-25)13 July 2014TBA
2613"Return of the Shape Shifter"Simon Furman2 December 2012 (2012-12-02)17 July 2014TBA

Season 3 (TBA)

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Matt Hatter Chronicles season 3 episodes
Number in series Number in season Title Written by British airdate Canadian airdate Indian airdate
27 1 "Cell Blaster Reboot" Simon Furman
Nigel Stone
28 2 "Villain Vault Escape" Simon Furman
29 3 "Jurassic City" Simon Furman
Nigel Stone
Phil Walsh
30 4 "Alliance of Evil" Simon Furman
31 5 "Flight of the Golden Arrow" Mark Wilson
32 6 "Return to the Future" Simon Furman
33 7 "The Doom Stone" Stan Berkowitz
Nigel Stone
34 8 "The Warrior's Code" Simon Furman
35 9 "Forest of Fears" Simon Furman
36 10 "Lightning Strikes Twice" Simon Furman
37 11 "Shrinking Gas" Simon Furman
38 12 "The Tiger's Eye" Richard Dungworth
39 13 "The Key of Realms" Richard Dungworth

Season 4 (2015)

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Matt Hatter Chronicles season 4 episodes
Number in series Number in season Title British airdate Canadian airdate Indian airdate
40 1 "On Wings of Doom" 13 September 2015 13 April 2015
41 2 "Cave of Keepers" 20 September 2015
42 3 "Many Happy Returns" 27 September 2015
43 4 "The Root of All Evil" 4 October 2015
44 5 "Super Villain Showdown" 11 October 2015
45 6 "The Chimes of Chaos" 18 October 2015
46 7 "No Strings Attached" 25 October 2015
47 8 "Desert of Ice" 1 November 2015
48 9 "Ghost in the Chronicles" 8 November 2015
49 10 "Hunt for the Amber Dragon" 15 November 2015
50 11 "Return of the Witch" 22 November 2015
51 12 "All Seeing Eye" 29 November 2015
52 13 "The Chaos Coin" 6 December 2015

TV movie (2018)

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Number in series Number in season Title British airdate
53 5 "Rise of Primal" 1 April 2018

Production

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The series was announced in June 2011, when Nickelodeon UK and Teletoon Canada had ordered a new animated television series from British production company Platinum Films and Canadian outfit Dream Mill with Toronto-based animation studio Arc Productions providing animation services for the upcoming series.[3] Voice acting for the series was primarily recorded at Pinewood Studios in the UK.

In June 2012, Platinum Films announced that they had secured ITV Studios Global Entertainment as the show's licensor in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; where they would handle rights for merchandising, publishing, promotional and home entertainment.[4] In December 2015, Cartoon Network secured licensing rights in the Middle East.[5]

In September 2013 and October 2014, the series was renewed for a third[6] and a fourth season by free-to-air commissioner ITV with Bangalore-based Indian animation studio Xentrix Studios taking over animation production for the final two seasons from Canadian animation studio Arc Productions as Canadian studio Dream Mill dropping out of the series, making the series a full-time British production.[7][8]

In October 2020, Platinum Films announced that they would transfer worldwide distribution rights to the series from its in-house distribution business to London-based British distribution company Serious Lunch.[9]

Broadcast

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The series has aired on KidsCo's "Syfy Kids" strand in CEE territories,[10] Clan in Spain,[11] Canal Panda in Portugal,[11] Eleven in Australia,[12] TVNZ in New Zealand,[13] Megamax in Central Europe,[14] Disney Channel in Benelux territories,[15] Rai Gulp in Italy[16] and KIDZ[16] and Cartoon Network in Turkey.[5]

It aired on Cartoon Network in India on 19 May 2014.[17][18] Season 3 premiered on 13 April 2015.

See also

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References

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Matt Hatter Chronicles

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Matt Hatter Chronicles is a British-Canadian-Indian animated adventure comedy television series created by Nigel Stone and produced by Platinum Films in association with Dream Mill and Arc Productions. The series follows 13-year-old Matt Hatter, an ordinary schoolboy who relocates to London and uncovers his family's legacy as guardians of a portal to the Multiverse—a parallel dimension filled with realms inspired by classic cinema—where he teams up with allies Roxie and Gomez to battle super villains led by the evil Lord Tenoroc, using magical items from the ancient Chronicles book to save both worlds. Premiering in the on in October 2011 and on in March 2012, and in on on September 8, 2012, the show ran for four seasons comprising 52 half-hour episodes from 2011 to 2015, utilizing innovative 3D enhanced by the "Multivision" technique for glasses-free viewing. A feature-length animated TV movie, Matt Hatter Chronicles: Rise of Primal, was released in 2018, continuing the story with Matt confronting the ancient villain Primal. The series has been broadcast in over 80 territories worldwide and dubbed into more than 20 languages, earning acclaim for its high-energy action, buddy dynamics, and homages to film genres.

Premise

Core storyline

Matt Hatter, a 13-year-old ordinary schoolboy from New York, relocates to with his family to assist at the Coronet Theatre, owned by his grandfather Alfred Hatter, only to discover that Alfred has mysteriously disappeared. The theatre conceals a hidden gateway known as the Secret Screen, which serves as a portal to the —a parallel dimension populated by living cartoon worlds and characters threatened by malevolent forces. Inheriting his grandfather's legacy as a Hatter , Matt assumes the responsibility of safeguarding this realm using the family's ancient magical artifacts. To combat the escalating dangers, Matt assembles a core team comprising Roxie, his skilled tracker ally, and Gomez, his loyal keeper companion, enabling him to pursue villains who breach the boundaries between the and Earth's reality, including incursions into real-world cartoons. The primary antagonist, Lord Tenoroc, who has imprisoned Alfred and unleashes super villains to conquer the , drives the central conflict, forcing Matt to wield Hatter artifacts like the Chronicles book and specialized tech to counter these threats. Throughout the series, Matt grapples with the dual demands of maintaining a normal school life on Earth while fulfilling his heroic obligations in the Multiverse, often racing against time to prevent dimensional chaos. The narrative unfolds through episodic adventures, each centered on thwarting a specific villain or securing a Hatter artifact, all interconnected by the overarching quest to liberate Alfred and thwart Tenoroc's domination of the cartoon realms.

Multiverse elements

The in Matt Hatter Chronicles is depicted as a hidden, parallel dimension consisting of interconnected worlds inspired by classic cartoons, films, myths, and legends, serving as a vibrant backdrop for interdimensional adventures. This realm is accessed through a secret gateway located in the Hatter family's historic Coronet movie theatre in , which acts as a portal bridging the real world and the . The structure of the Multiverse emphasizes a balance between creative, stylized environments and the potential for corruption, with the Hatter family holding an ancient legacy as guardians tasked with preserving this equilibrium against disruptive forces. Central to navigating the Multiverse are mechanisms like the Orb of Ix, an artifact that facilitates entry and travel between dimensions, often in conjunction with Hatter Mode—a transformative state that equips heroes with enhanced capabilities derived from specialized Hatter gadgets. In this mode, protagonists adapt to the unique physics and logic of each world, gaining powers such as flight or weaponry tailored to combat threats. Conversely, villains exploit the Multiverse's interconnected nature to corrupt realms, twisting idyllic cartoon landscapes into shadowy, dystopian versions that threaten to destabilize the entire structure. These rules underscore a core lore where harmony relies on swift intervention to prevent chaos from spreading beyond the dimensions. Key locations within the exemplify its diverse, hybrid aesthetic, blending 2D flatness with 3D depth to evoke classic animation styles. The Region of Ruins represents a medieval-inspired domain of knights and ancient ruins fraught with perils, while the Sea of Sands offers desert terrains where sand behaves like water for swashbuckling adventures amid treacherous dunes, and Carnival City provides a nocturnal carnival world with street performers and villainous traps. These environments highlight the Multiverse's thematic focus on archetypal storytelling realms, each governed by cartoon logic that amplifies heroic feats and villainous schemes. The family's historical role, passed down through generations, positions them as eternal stewards, using inherited knowledge and artifacts to counter the entropy that villains introduce across the twelve constituent worlds.

Characters

Protagonists

Matt Hatter is the central protagonist of Matt Hatter Chronicles, a reluctant 13-year-old hero-in-training who discovers his family's legacy as guardians of the through the Coronet theater portal. Skilled in and , he initially approaches his role with Earth-bound but evolves into a confident leader, relying on Hatter gadgets like the Vortex Sling to capture villains and navigate realms. His development arc emphasizes growth from overconfidence and novice mistakes to strategic heroism, particularly after retrieving key artifacts like the Chronicles' power cog. Roxanna "Roxie" Alexis serves as the 13-year-old tracker on the team, a skilled tracker who uses her abilities to locate and pursue threats in the Multiverse. She provides through her energetic personality and witty banter, while her unwavering loyalty to Matt strengthens their partnership amid high-stakes battles. Roxie's martial arts proficiency and staff—created by Gomez and embedded with an amber crystal—allow her to assist in combat and reconnaissance. Gomez, the shape-shifting blob companion originating from the , acts as the team's comic sidekick, mimicking objects and forms to aid in escapes and fights. Despite his timid nature, he offers crucial knowledge of lore and demonstrates bravery when protecting his friends. His abilities include temporary transformations and use of inherited weapons, making him an essential support in the trio's adventures. The protagonists' team dynamics begin with initial clashes stemming from Matt's skepticism toward the contrasting Roxie's and Gomez's adventurous outlooks, leading to early tensions in coordination. Over the seasons, these evolve into stronger bonds through shared trials, fostering trust and collaborative strategies against threats like Lord Tenoroc. This growth highlights themes of and adaptation in the series.

Antagonists

Lord Tenoroc serves as the central in Matt Hatter Chronicles, an ancient entity imprisoned within the Coronet fortress who commands a vast array of supervillains to achieve his goal of conquering the . Utilizing dark magic through artifacts like the Triple Sphere, he summons and manipulates villains to invade various realms and seize Hatter family technology that could facilitate his escape and ultimate domination. Often depicted as a ruthless mastermind, Tenoroc orchestrates schemes from his prison, directing his minions to target key locations across the while exploiting weaknesses in the heroes' defenses. Grimfang, a werewolf-like and loyal enforcer to Lord Tenoroc, possesses , enhanced tracking abilities, and the power to harness lunar energy via a cursed , enabling transformations and shadowy pursuits across realms. As one of Tenoroc's key lieutenants, he leads invasions into cartoon-inspired worlds, including Earth-based dimensions, relentlessly hunting Hatter artifacts to bolster his master's campaigns in multiple episodes. His feral design draws from classic horror tropes, emphasizing brute force and cunning ambushes in service to the overarching villainous hierarchy. Among other prominent villains under Tenoroc's command, Captain Lightning is a swashbuckling antagonist wielding electric powers, capable of generating lightning bolts and electromagnetic storms to plunder treasures, with his defeat often involving specialized Hatter gadgets that disrupt his charge. , a winged conqueror inspired by mythological figures, boasts flight capabilities, thorn projectiles, and blasts, aiming to subjugate aerial domains while his cartoonish avian design highlights vulnerability to tech. These villains form part of Tenoroc's structured hierarchy, where the lord acts as the supreme strategist, deploying such lieutenants to execute coordinated threats against the 's stability.

Supporting roles

Alfred Hatter serves as a key supporting figure in the series, functioning as Matt's grandfather and a Hatter Hero whose legacy drives much of the family lore. He owns and operates the Coronet Theatre in , which doubles as the earthly base for Hatter Hero activities and the gateway to the . Alfred appears in pivotal episodes exploring family history, often depicted as trapped in a prison dimension by the antagonist Lord Tenoroc, thereby complicating missions with the added stakes of rescue and inheritance. Matt's connections on Earth are primarily embodied by Marlon, a dwarf who acts as his loyal pet and best friend, providing grounding amid the heroics. Marlon offers through his insatiable appetite for like and , while occasionally aiding in combat with surprising strength, such as in episodes where he assists against Multiverse threats spilling over to . His chittersqueak language and laid-back personality contrast the high-stakes adventures, emphasizing themes of normalcy and friendship. In the Multiverse realms, allies like elemental guardians or realm rulers such as the Council of Trees in forested domains provide localized aid, such as knowledge of ancient artifacts or defensive barriers against invading villains. These supporting characters collectively underscore the narrative's exploration of contrasts between Earth's mundane routines—exemplified by theatre life and pet companionship—and the chaotic, peril-filled Multiverse, injecting humor through mishaps and elevating emotional stakes via familial ties and fleeting partnerships.

Voice cast

Main cast

The principal voice cast of Matt Hatter Chronicles features performers who bring distinct vocal styles to the core protagonists across the series' four seasons. Tommy Campbell, a Canadian-Irish voice actor based in , provides the voice of Matt Hatter, delivering an energetic performance that captures the character's heroic enthusiasm. He recorded his lines at studios in for Seasons 1 through 4. Campbell's casting contributed to the show's transatlantic appeal, reflecting its co-production across the , , and . Larissa Murray, a Canadian voice performer who relocated to the UK, voices Roxie, infusing the role with youthful spunk particularly evident in scenes involving tracking and strategy. Her contributions highlight Roxie's adventurous and witty personality through lively intonation. Marcel McCalla, a British actor, lends his voice to Gomez, employing vocal effects and comedic timing to convey humor suited to the shape-shifting sidekick's antics. McCalla's performance enhances the character's playful transformations with exaggerated expressions. Voice recording for the series was primarily conducted at in the UK. The main cast reprised their roles in the feature film Matt Hatter Chronicles: Rise of Primal.

Recurring and guest voices

The recurring voice cast for Matt Hatter Chronicles features several actors who brought depth to supporting antagonists and allies across the series' four seasons. provided the voice for the primary antagonist, Lord Tenoroc, the tyrannical ruler of the Coronet villains who orchestrates multiverse threats in numerous episodes. Ben Small voiced Craw, Tenoroc's loyal but bumbling minion, appearing recurrently as amid the action sequences. Supporting characters from Matt's Earth life and adventures also relied on recurring performers for pivotal moments. lent his voice to Marlon, Matt's mischievous pet . While the series featured episodic villains and cameos tied to specific arcs, such as pirate or futuristic themes, no prominent celebrity guest stars were credited in major roles; instead, the ensemble drew from the core recurring talent for these appearances. The English-language voice recordings, primarily done at , served as the foundation for international adaptations, including dubs for markets like and , where local actors reinterpreted the supporting roles to fit regional audiences.
CharacterVoice ActorRole TypeNotable Appearances
Lord TenorocSeries-wide, leader of villains
CrawBen SmallSupporting Recurrent minion, multiple episodes
MarlonSupporting AllyMatt's pet, multiple episodes

Production

Development

Matt Hatter Chronicles was conceived by Nigel Stone, CEO of UK-based Platinum Films, as an action-adventure comedy series drawing inspiration from the golden age of Hollywood cinema and featuring a young boy hero discovering his destiny in a of classic monsters. The , Matt Hatter, was modeled after Stone's own , reflecting elements of an ordinary child thrust into extraordinary circumstances against film-inspired villains. Targeted at boys aged 5 to 11, the series was pitched as a high-energy blend of humor, heroism, and multiverse exploration, emphasizing engaging storytelling to build a comprehensive . Pre-production advanced in 2011 when Platinum Films established co-production partnerships, with Arc Productions in handling the 3D and Dream Mill in , , as co-producer, leveraging Arc's expertise from projects like to achieve high-end visual quality. Securing as the anchor broadcaster in was crucial for the , enabling the series' debut in September 2012 and subsequent expansion.

Animation and design

The Matt Hatter Chronicles utilizes 3D CGI animation to deliver high-energy action-adventure sequences across its 52 episodes, spanning four seasons produced from 2011 to 2015. This technique enables cinematic-quality visuals, comparable to those in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, emphasizing epic storytelling within a framework that balances comedy and mystery elements inspired by video gaming culture and classic narratives like . Arc Productions, a Toronto-based studio formerly known as Starz Animation, handled the primary animation production, focusing on state-of-the-art to immerse viewers in the realms and Earth-based settings. For season 3, Xentrix Studios in Bengaluru, , took over animation duties, maintaining the series' consistent high-end CGI approach while incorporating a proprietary 'Multivision' technique to create an engaging, glasses-free 3D viewing experience that enhances the perceptual depth of cartoon worlds and action scenes. Character designs feature protagonist Matt Hatter as an ordinary schoolboy who transforms into a heroic figure, supported by allies Roxie and Gomez, as they confront villains drawn from movies, myths, and legends; this setup allows for exaggerated, dynamic poses in battles that contrast with more grounded environments. The art direction employs vibrant, colorful palettes for the fantastical domains to evoke excitement and wonder, while darker tones underscore corrupted or antagonistic realms, supporting the narrative's blend of humor and peril without relying on traditional 2D stylization. Technical aspects include fluid camera movements in chase and combat sequences, informed by live-action references for realistic motion like , to heighten the immersive quality of the hybrid aesthetic.

Music composition

The soundtrack for Matt Hatter Chronicles was composed by Youki Yamamoto, a composer recognized for his contributions to major films including and . His work on the series features a catchy and memorable score that functions as a key storytelling element, amplifying the adventurous tone and aiding in character development across the explorations and battles. The opening theme is an and roll track designed to evoke heroism and excitement, playing during the credits to introduce the show's blend of action and humor. Sound design, led by Mark Heslop as sound effects editor and designer, incorporates custom cartoonish effects such as zaps and boings for activations and Hatter , enhancing the comedic and dynamic elements of the episodes. These audio elements were mixed in to support broadcast quality and immersive viewing. In the series' TV movie Rise of Primal, the score includes orchestral cues tailored to climactic confrontations, building tension during high-stakes sequences while maintaining the whimsical style for adventures. Variations in the music across seasons reflect evolving narrative arcs, with electronic integrations for tech-heavy scenes and orchestral swells for confrontations, all contributing to the humor and action without overpowering the dialogue.

Broadcast

Initial airings

The series premiered in on on September 8, 2012, with the first season airing Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. ET/PT, completing its full 13-episode run through the end of 2012 without major content edits. In the , the initial broadcast began earlier on October 31, 2011, on UK, featuring daily episodes at 5:30 p.m. for the first week, followed by additional airings on starting in March 2012, also structured around 13 episodes per season with no significant alterations for the original runs. A feature-length special, Matt Hatter Chronicles: Rise of Primal, later aired as a standalone presentation, premiering on April 1, 2018, with airings on networks such as later that year, extending the narrative beyond the four main seasons.

International distribution

The series premiered in on on May 19, 2014, with a dub alongside English, Telugu, and Tamil versions to cater to local audiences. Its strong popularity in the region prompted a merchandise push, including toy lines and apparel managed by Dream Theatre as the licensing agent. Beyond its initial English-language airings in the UK and , the show expanded to other regions, including starting in 2015 through distributor Televix, airing on channels such as , public broadcaster RTVE's channel in in 2013, and in the same year. By 2013, it had been sold to broadcasters in more than 80 countries worldwide, with sales to over 80 countries by 2014 through ongoing syndication deals. Dubbing efforts supported this global reach, with localized versions produced in more than 20 languages, including , Spanish (Latin American), French, , and , often incorporating cultural adaptations such as adjusted humor to suit European markets. By 2014, syndication deals extended to Europe, including airings on in , and to the region via partners such as Bomanbridge for markets including and starting in 2017.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 1 of Matt Hatter Chronicles consists of 13 episodes that originally premiered in the on starting October 31, 2011, and aired in on from September 8, 2012, to early 2013. The season establishes the core premise, following 13-year-old Matt Hatter as he uncovers his family's legacy as guardians of the , a parallel dimension accessed through the family's Coronet Theatre in . Matt, an American schoolboy adjusting to life in the UK, discovers his grandfather Alfred Hatter has been captured by the villainous Lord Tenoroc, prompting him to activate the Hatter suit and enter the for the first time. The season arc centers on Matt's initial forays into the , where he learns to harness basic Hatter Mode—a powered suit granting enhanced abilities for combat and traversal—while forming alliances and thwarting Tenoroc's schemes to unleash ancient supervillains from the Coronet, a prison dimension containing movie-inspired antagonists. Lord Tenoroc, the overarching antagonist, seeks to conquer the by summoning these villains to seize powerful artifacts that could amplify his power and facilitate his escape from imprisonment. Key episodes highlight Matt's origin and team dynamics: the premiere "Knights of the Multiverse" depicts Matt's arrival at , the discovery of the Interactive Chronicles book as a portal, and his first encounter with Tenoroc's emissary, the Black Knight, culminating in the prevention of a artifact theft in the Region of Ruins. Subsequent episodes like "Sting of Scorpiotron" introduce the first major villain battle, with the hybrid man-machine Scorpiotron draining oases in the Sea of Sands under Tenoroc's command. Team-building is emphasized in early adventures, such as "The Maze of the ," where Matt, Roxie (a resourceful Tracker), and Gomez (a gadget-savvy Keeper) navigate a labyrinthine trap while uncovering clues to Alfred's location. Themes of discovery and training dominate the season, contrasting high-stakes action with Matt's everyday challenges at school on , where he balances secret duties with teenage life. Matt progressively masters Hatter Mode's fundamentals, including energy blasts and flight, through trial-and-error battles against villains like the Mummy, Doc Fossil, and , all summoned by Tenoroc to destabilize realms and advance his conquest. The narrative builds tension around the team's growth, with Roxie and Gomez providing essential support—Roxie with tracking expertise and Gomez with tech inventions—while subplots explore the Hatter family's lore, including Alfred's prior role as a . By the finale "Chamber of Doom," Matt confronts a climactic threat in Tenoroc's lair, solidifying the team's resolve but leaving Alfred's rescue unresolved for future seasons.

Season 2

The second season of Matt Hatter Chronicles consists of 13 episodes that aired weekly from September 9, 2012, to December 2, 2012, on in the , further exploring the through a series of high-stakes adventures. Building on the foundational elements from Season 1, the narrative centers on Matt Hatter, Roxie, and Gomez as they pursue scattered Hatter artifacts essential to maintaining the balance of the realms and preventing Lord Tenoroc's full escape. These artifacts, including the Luna-disc and , become focal points for villainous schemes, with Tenoroc summoning a rotating cast of unique adversaries such as the Werewolf King, Captain Lightning, and the Vampire Lord to seize them. The season arc emphasizes the team's quest to recover these artifacts while introducing new ally realms, such as the Crystal Kingdom inhabited by the Harmonians, where Matt must navigate diplomatic challenges to secure aid against threats like the Monkey King. Matt faces repeated leadership tests, including managing team dynamics amid personal risks, as seen in episodes where undermines their efforts—such as Roxie being by the Lycan in a werewolf pursuit or hypnotized by the Lord. Themes of alliance-building and recur, highlighted by temporary pacts like the uneasy collaboration with the villainous Captain Lightning to combat Zombie Boss's undead invasion, which tests Matt's strategic judgment. Battles incorporate an expanded variety of gadgets from the Triple Sphere, adapting to diverse environments and foes, such as deploying acidic countermeasures against aquatic villains or energy disruptors in aerial confrontations. Key episodes include "Werewolf King," where the team races to stop a lunar-powered army creation; "Raider of the Lost Tomb," revealing elements of Hatter family legacy during a trap-filled artifact retrieval; and "Captain Lightning," a high-seas-inspired skirmish involving storm-harnessing tech on floating realms. This season advances the overarching conflict by escalating the artifact hunts and interconnections, setting the stage for intensified threats in subsequent installments.

Season 3

The third season of Matt Hatter Chronicles premiered on September 13, 2014, on in the , consisting of 13 episodes that aired through December 6, 2014. This season intensifies the overarching conflict, with the villain Tenoroc deploying a series of escaped movie villains to corrupt multiple realms across the , escalating the stakes from previous artifact hunts. The narrative adopts darker tones through themes of environmental devastation, historical manipulation, and moral dilemmas, while incorporating more frequent crossovers between Earth and Multiverse locations. Matt Hatter unlocks advanced upgrades to his Hatter Mode, enabling enhanced combat capabilities and strategic adaptations against increasingly coordinated threats. Central to the season arc is Tenoroc's strategy to unleash chaos via powerful artifacts and alliances, forcing Matt, Roxie, and Gomez to defend fractured realms while racing to prevent a total collapse. Episodes highlight sacrifice and character growth, as the protagonists confront personal fears—such as Roxie's connection to ancient powers—and make choices that test their bonds, often at great risk to themselves or their allies. Earth-based elements, like family ties and everyday interruptions, weave into adventures, emphasizing the blurring boundaries . Key episodes exemplify the season's escalated action and thematic depth. In "Jurassic City," the team battles Doc Fossil, who revives prehistoric beasts like Velociraptors and a massive Rexus Giganticus to dominate the , showcasing high-stakes prehistoric chases and environmental threats. "The Doom Stone" features a dispatched by Tenoroc to corrupt the with a stone that summons destructive black , forcing the heroes to protect ancient natural guardians amid moral questions of ecological sacrifice. The season culminates in "The Key of Realms," where Tenoroc and his enforcer Slamdroid pursue a legendary key that could either free Matt's grandfather or doom all realms, resolving mid-series tensions with a high-tension artifact showdown. Other notable installments, such as "Alliance of Evil," depict coordinated attacks by villains like Redbeard, , and the Mummy across simultaneous realms, underscoring themes of unity against overwhelming odds.

Season 4

Season 4 of Matt Hatter Chronicles serves as the series finale, comprising 13 episodes that aired in the from September 13 to December 6, 2015. Produced by Platinum Films and Arc Productions, the season builds on the escalating threats from previous installments, focusing on the heroes' desperate efforts to thwart Tenoroc's ultimate bid for multiversal control. This final chapter emphasizes high-stakes confrontations across various realms, culminating in resolutions that tie together the overarching narrative of family legacy and interdimensional guardianship. The season's central arc revolves around an intensified conflict with Lord Tenoroc, who deploys an array of henchmen to seize ancient Hatter artifacts capable of reshaping the . Key items pursued include the Anti-Matter Blaster, a invented by the original Hatter Hatter that could unleash catastrophic destruction in Tenoroc's hands, and the Quake Hammer, designed to trigger seismic devastation. Matt Hatter, alongside allies Roxie and Gomez, embarks on missions to recover these relics, engaging in major battles such as an aerial against the winged villain in the premiere episode "On Wings of Doom" and a subterranean clash involving cyclopean guardians in "Cave of the ." These encounters highlight the team's evolving strategies and Matt's maturation into a confident leader, as he draws on lessons from prior adventures to balance his Earthly life with duties. Representative episodes underscore the season's progression toward closure, including "The Root of All Evil," where Tenoroc revives the villain Count Venom to corrupt natural forces, and "No Strings Attached," featuring a showdown with the Puppet Master over the Astral Map, a navigational tool essential for Tenoroc's conquests. The narrative explores themes of legacy and equilibrium between the human world and the , with Matt reflecting on his grandfather Alfred Hatter's enduring influence amid personal milestones like delivering a to his absent father in "." The climax builds in "," where Matt's heroic deeds are honored, only for Tenoroc's forces under Magnifico to launch a direct assault, forcing a multiversal . The series wraps up in the finale "The Chaos Coin," as Grandpa Alfred dramatically returns from captivity to counter Tenoroc's scheme involving a reality-altering artifact, securing the recovery of the remaining relics and affirming Matt's full emergence as the definitive Hatter Hero. This resolution provides thematic closure, underscoring the importance of familial bonds and heroic responsibility in maintaining cosmic balance, while resolving the persistent threat of Tenoroc's domination.

Feature film

Matt Hatter Chronicles: Rise of Primal is a 2018 animated serving as a special continuation to the Matt Hatter Chronicles series. Produced by Platinum Films, the film premiered on April 1, 2018, in the United Kingdom and received its U.S. broadcast on on December 25, 2018. The plot follows Matt Hatter, Roxie, and Gomez as they confront the escaped villain Primal, the original and most powerful Coronet Super Villain, who seeks to annihilate the . To defeat this ancient threat, the heroes enlist aid from the First Hatter Hero and the Amber Dragon while forming an uneasy alliance with their longtime adversary, Lord Tenoroc. The story emphasizes high-stakes action across Multiverse realms, highlighting themes of and legacy. With a runtime of approximately 44 minutes, the special expands on the series' format through larger-scale confrontations and character interactions not feasible in standard episodes. It reuses the principal voice cast from the television series, including Tommy Campbell as Matt Hatter, Larissa Murray as Roxie, and as Gomez, ensuring continuity in performances.

Reception

Critical reviews

Matt Hatter Chronicles received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its energetic action sequences and imaginative setting while critiquing its repetitive storytelling and lack of narrative depth. In a review for , Emily Ashby highlighted the show's visual appeal and themes of teamwork, noting, "There's a lot of action, a colorful collection of fantastical villains, and the opportunity for an everyday kid to be a hero." She recommended it for ages 7 and up, appreciating the positive in characters like Roxie and Gomez, who emphasize collaboration in battling threats from the . However, Ashby pointed out the series' formulaic structure, observing that "it only takes a few episodes to see the pattern" of straightforward confrontations without strategic variation, leading to a "less-than-imaginative plot." This uneven quality was attributed to the show's reliance on high-energy adventures over innovative plotting, making it engaging for young viewers but predictable overall. Common Sense Media assigned it a rating of 3 out of 5, reflecting its strengths in fantasy elements balanced against shortcomings. Aggregated user scores on stand at 6.8 out of 10 based on 412 ratings, indicating moderate appreciation among audiences, though professional critiques remain sparse due to the niche of children's animated programming. Early coverage focused on the freshness of its adventures, while later assessments noted consistent entertainment value without significant evolution in storytelling.

Audience and commercial impact

The Matt Hatter Chronicles achieved notable viewership success in its initial markets, ranking as the number one rated children's program on ITV in the UK during its early seasons. It also topped ratings on channels like , contributing to its appeal among young audiences in the UK and , where premieres drew strong engagement from boys aged 6-11. In international territories, the series built a dedicated fan base through clips and streaming availability, fostering a niche following among enthusiasts without achieving widespread mainstream popularity. While it received no major awards, its high-energy action-adventure format garnered recognition at children's events, aligning with positive critical notes on its production quality. The show's commercial viability was evident in its expansion to four seasons, driven by consistent demographic retention and licensing deals, including multi-territory agreements with in regions like , , and the . By the 2020s, Matt Hatter Chronicles maintained ongoing niche appeal via reruns and on-demand streaming on platforms such as , , and , ensuring accessibility for new generations without a full-scale revival.

Home media and merchandise

DVD and digital releases

The Matt Hatter Chronicles series has seen limited physical releases, with a planned DVD launch for select seasons in and scheduled for spring 2013 by ITVS GE Home Entertainment. No widespread official DVD box sets or full series compilations have been documented in major markets as of 2025, though unofficial multi-disc collections featuring 24 episodes have appeared on secondary markets. Digital availability has been more robust, with full episodes accessible for purchase or rental on platforms like Apple TV starting around the series' early broadcast years. The official YouTube channel offers free clips, compilations, and the complete series of full episodes, providing easy access for international fans tying into ongoing broadcast reruns. By the 2020s, complete seasons became available for free ad-supported streaming on Tubi and The Roku Channel in the United States, with region-dependent options on Prime Video and OSN+ in other territories. The Rise of Primal, released in 2018, is available digitally on Apple TV and , but no standalone DVD or bundling with Season 4 has been confirmed in available sources. Digital formats generally include English audio tracks, with subtitles in English and select languages depending on the platform; no 4K upgrades or high-definition have been released as of November 2025.

Toys, comics, and licensing

The was appointed as the master toy licensee for Matt Hatter Chronicles in 2013, covering the EMEA region, , , and . The toy line, targeted at boys aged 5 to 10, launched in 2014 and included action figures of main characters such as Matt Hatter, Roxie, and Gomez, along with villain figures like the and Prowler. Additional products featured vehicles like the Sand Surfer, role-play items incorporating 3D Multivision technology from the series, play sets, vehicles, and die-cast models. These toys emphasized adventure elements, such as gadgets and Multiverse-themed accessories, to align with the show's dimension-hopping narrative. Titan Publishing secured a deal in 2012 with Platinum Films to produce official comic magazines based on Matt Hatter Chronicles. The series began with a bumper special issue in the first quarter of 2013, followed by additional installments featuring bespoke comic art, activities, and 3D content adapted from episodes or original stories. Aimed at boys aged 5 to 10, the magazines were distributed in and digital formats primarily in the UK and , with early examples integrated into Titan's Totally... , such as issue #32 released in February 2013. Licensing partnerships expanded the brand into various consumer products beyond toys and comics. ITV Studios Global Entertainment appointed VMC Accessories in 2013 to create apparel and dress-up items, including hero costumes inspired by Matt's gear, along with hats, caps, scarves, gloves, and sunglasses featuring character theming, launched in stores the following spring. Additional clothing lines were handled by Smith & Brooks and TDP Aykroyd. For games, University Games partnered in 2014 to develop traditional board games, electronic versions, and travel sets, available through specialist retailers and online by fall/winter of that year. School-related merchandise, such as lunchboxes from Europe, and other items like toiletries by H&A and trading cards by , were introduced in 2015. In , Dream Theatre managed a multi-category licensing program, including toys and potential school supplies, to capitalize on the show's broadcast on . As of 2025, collectible toys and figures remain available on secondary markets like , with no new official lines produced after the series concluded.

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