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PJ Masks
Also known asPJ Masks: Power Heroes (season 6)
FrenchPyjamasques
Genre
Created byOlivier Dumont
Based onLes Pyjamasques
by Romuald Racioppo
Directed by
  • Christian De Vita
  • Wilson Dos Santos (S1)
Voices of
  • Jacob Ewaniuk
  • Jacob Ursomarzo
  • Roman Lutterotti
  • Evan O'Donnell
  • Kai Harris
  • Addison Holley
  • Kyle Harrison Breitkopf
  • Benjamin Hum
  • Rain Janjua
Theme music composer
ComposersFabrice Aboulker
Jean-Francois Berger
Country of origin
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
Original languages
  • French
  • English
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes151 (and 44 shorts) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Olivier Dumont
  • Laura Clunie (S1-)
  • Beth Gardiner (S2-)
Producers
  • Guillaume Hellouin
  • Corinne Kouper
  • Caroline Souris (S2-)
  • Jean-Pierre Quenet (S2-)
  • Stanislas Renaudeau d'Arc (S5-)
Running time24 minutes
47 minutes (4-part episodes)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel/Disney Junior/Disney+ (worldwide)
France 5 (France; S1-5)
TF1 (France; S6)
ReleaseSeptember 18, 2015 (2015-09-18) –
present

PJ Masks (French: Pyjamasques) is an animated superhero children's television series based on the Les Pyjamasques book series by Romuald Racioppo. Produced by Frog Box and Hasbro Entertainment in collaboration with TeamTO and Walt Disney EMEA Productions Limited, its production has the participation of France Télévisions and Disney Junior.[2] The series is broadcast worldwide on Disney Branded Television's Disney Channel and Disney Junior channels; in its home country of France, it airs on France 5 and TF1.

In the United States, the series has been broadcast on Disney Junior since September 18, 2015.[3] The sixth season titled Power Heroes began in April 2023 and concluded in April 2024.

In the United Kingdom, some episodes of the show were broadcast on Tiny Pop.

On 30 December 2019, Hasbro acquired Entertainment One for a $3.8 billion deal,[4] making it the first Disney Junior program under the ownership of Hasbro.

Premise

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In the town of Tarabiscoville, Amaya, Greg, and Connor become the superhero team PJ Masks when night falls in order to fight their many enemies and rivals. The team consists of animal-themed heroes. Amaya becomes Owlette (an owl), Greg becomes Gekko (a lizard), and Connor becomes Catboy (a cat).

The team's regular rogues' gallery includes Romeo, Luna Girl, Night Ninja, The Wolfy Kids, Motsuki, Octobella, Pharaoh Boy, Munki-gu, Orticia (former), Pirate Robot (former), The Speedy Twins and Gloop the Third (former).

Characters

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PJ Masks

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PJ Masks (known as "PJs" for short) is the titular superhero team that fights crime at night to keep it from ruining people's days.

  • Connor / Catboy (voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk in Season 1, Jacob Ursomarzo in Season 2–"Best Friends Forever", Roman Lutterotti in "Meet An Yu"–Season 4, Evan O'Donnell in Season 5, and Kai Harris in Season 6) – Connor is a blue-eyed boy with brown hair. When he transforms, he wears a blue cat costume. His powers include super speed, super-sensitive hearing, high jumps, throwing furballs, and throwing stripes that can be used as ropes.
  • Amaya / Owlette (voiced by Addison Holley) – Amaya is a brown-eyed bespectacled girl. She has dark brown hair with a pink, wing-shaped hair clip. When she transforms she wears a red owl costume. Her powers include nighttime vision, the ability to fly, the ability to make a strong gust of wind from her wings, and super feathers.
  • Greg / Gekko (voiced by Kyle Harrison Breitkopf in Season 1–Season 3 and the shorts, Benjamin Hum in "HQ Tour" and Season 4–Season 5, and Rain Janjua in Season 6) – Greg is a green-eyed, blonde-haired boy. When he transforms, he wears a green lizard costume with a thick reptilian tail and fins on top of his head. His powers are super strength, invisibility (though some may see him by noticing irregularities in the background), sticking on walls for scaling, and shields.
  • PJ Robot (voiced by Juan Luis Bonilla) – A robot who is in charge of the PJ Masks' HQ. Originally created by Romeo to spy on the heroes, it deflected and switched sides.
  • PJ Pets - The pets of the PJ Masks.
    • Alley Cat - The pet cat of Connor who later gained the same abilities as him in "Ninja Power Up".
    • Owly - The pet owl of Amaya who later gained the same abilities as her in "Ninja Power Up".
    • Lionel - The pet lizard of Greg. He later gained the same abilities as him in "Ninja Power Up".
  • PJ Riders - The spirit animals in the PJ Masks' totem who would gain solid forms to serve as their mode of transportation after the Speedy Twins destroyed their vehicles.
    • Cat Stripe King - Connor's blue panther-like spirit animal.
    • Eagle Owl - Amaya's red owl-like spirit animal.
    • Power Lizard - Greg's Komodo dragon-like spirit animal.

Power Heroes

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By Season 6, the PJ Masks form a new superhero team: The Power Heroes, to increase crime fighting. The team includes the original PJ Masks (Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and PJ Robot), some of their superhero allies and their new allies introduced in the season.

  • Dylan / Armadylan (voiced by Max Calinescu in Season 2–"Armadylan Zen", Cristian Perri in Season 3 "Arma-Leader"–"Gekko Everywhere", Avery Esteves in Season 4 "Master Fang's Secret"–"Gekko Vs Armavillain", TBA in Season 4 "Octobella's Garden", and Vin Volpe in Season 6) – A strong armadillo-like boy who wants to be a hero, but his inexperience causes him to mess up, especially when he can't control his anger when some villains trick him. His abilities include super-strength, producing earthquakes, and converting to a ball to roll on surfaces or travel underground. He temporarily becomes a member of the Power Heroes in the Season 6 episode "Moth Boy." However, at the end of the Season 6 episode "The Curse of Armadylan," he decides to continue working alone but still promises to help out whenever the others need him.
  • An Yu (voiced by Kari Wong) – A Chinese dragon who can also take the form of a young samurai girl, and was trapped inside the Dragon Gong for 1,000 years before being freed by Night Ninja. She wields a bo staff that can also turn into a magic flute, and lives in an Oriental-themed forest which can only be entered through portals.
  • Newton / Newton Star (voiced by Shomoy James Mitchell in Season 4–Season 5 and Housten Daghighi in Season 6) – A space boy who emerges from a freak asteroid accident. The PJ Masks first met him in space. He also appears in the daytime as a bespectacled boy who often hangs out in the Museum's Library. His powers include shields, surfing with asteroids, creating white orbs, and the ability to fly and breathe in space without any special gear.
  • Ivan / Ice Cub (voiced by Nylan Parthipan) – A paraplegic classmate of Connor, Amaya and Greg who is newly moved to the city. He is nice to everyone. Ivan gained powers from an asteroid shard that fell into his pajamas, turning him into the polar bear-themed hero Ice Cub. During the day, Ivan moves around in a wheelchair and sometimes with crutches. As Ice Cub, he wears braces on his legs to help him stand up and rides on a snowboard to help him get around. His powers include super snowballs, polar bear sniff and polar bear hug.
  • Lilyfay (voiced by Zoe Hatz) – A space fairy who met Newton Star after he helped her escape from Luna Girl and Motsuki and joined the Power Heroes only three episodes later. She studies asteroids and guards them from being stolen by villains and used for evil. Similar to Newton Star, her powers include creating white orbs, flight, surfing with asteroids and breathing in space, but she can also create stellar snow and charge crystals with her power.
  • Bastet (voiced by Michaela Mohamud) – Also known as "The Sun Cat", an ancient Egyptian serval-themed heroine that was magically created to fight Pharaoh Boy. She joined the Power Heroes after Catboy and An Yu (mostly Catboy) mistook her for a villain working with Pharaoh Boy, but the three worked together to defeat him. Her main power is the Sun Disc, a weapon composed out of pure light that can be used as shield, teleportation, throwing disc and for heat.

Allies

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  • Teeny Weeny Ninjalino (voiced by Robert Tinkler) – A tiny and cute ninja who was supposed to spy on the PJ Masks, but won Owlette and Gekko's affection.
  • Santa Claus (voiced by Ron Pardo) – Santa is the jolly man who appeared in "The PJ Masks Save Christmas", where he teamed up with the PJ Masks.
  • Orticia (voiced by Markeda McKay) - A humanoid plant girl who can control and grow plants. The ancient seed that she came out of was stolen and planted by Romeo whose original plan was to make her his henchman. But she defected and decided to go her own way. As of "Pondweed Party", Orticia learned the true meaning of friendship, reformed, and became friends with the PJ Masks.
    • Baby Pumpkins - Three pumpkins that work for Orticia after she stole them from Gekko's garden.
  • Pirate Robot (voiced by Wyatt White) - A robot accidentally created by Romeo to find fabulous treasures like a real pirate ever since some of Night Ninja's pirate props fell on in. Prior to this incident, Romeo wanted it to be his chef as he was getting sick of the cooking that Robot does. He refers to Owlette as his pirate queen. As of "Owlette, the Pirate Queen", he shifted from villain to hero.

Villains

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  • Romeo (voiced by Emily Thorne in Season 1, Carter Thorne in the shorts and Season 2–"Owlette Slips Up", Simon Pirso in "Motsuki the Best"–Season 4, and Callum Shoniker in Season 5–Season 6) – A mad scientist who plans on world domination with all the inventions he creates. He is depicted as a genius.
    • Robot (voiced by Ron Pardo) - A robot that is Romeo's henchman.
    • Robette (voiced by Kirrilee Berger) - A female counterpart of Robot.
    • Toolbox – A walking toolbox who works with Romeo, and in case of making inventions Toolbox carries Romeo's tools.
    • Spy-Bot – A cubical bot that works for Romeo, who often used Spy-Bot to spy on the PJ Masks.
    • Fly Bots – Small, flying robots which resemble PJ Robot before he reformed and regularly guard Romeo's Sky Factory.
    • Naughty Bots - Naughty Bots are robots disguised as presents, but they destroy everything related to Christmas like presents and Christmas decorations
    • Robo-PJ Masks - As the robotic versions of the PJ Masks, they all have the same powers but with the addition of paralyzing laser eyes.
  • Luna Girl (voiced by Brianna D'Aguanno) – A moon-themed villain with platinum blond hair who lives in a palace on the moon. In "Best Friends Forever", it is revealed that her Luna Magnet powers give her the power to breathe in space. Her main weapons are her Luna Magnet and Luna Board which she uses as a mode of transportation.
    • Motsuki (voiced by Hattie Kragten) - An anthropomorphic moth whom Luna Girl regards as a little sister. Originally unnamed and one of Luna Girl's army of small moths, Motsuki was granted a special position among her fellow minions as well as a name by her big sister. She was later cocooned in crystal where she evolved into her current form as well as developed the ability of speech. Sometimes, Luna Girl and Motsuki would butt heads over certain plans
    • The Moths (voice actors unknown in Season 1–2, Hattie Kragten in Season 3–Season 6) - The minions of Luna Girl.
  • Night Ninja (voiced by Trek Buccino in Season 1, Devan Cohen in the shorts and Season 2–"Do the Gekko" and Jacob Soley in "Armadylan, Action Hero"–Season 6) – A ninja. He uses partially-dried latex balls called Sticky Splats to trap his opponents and smoke bombs to teleport from one place to another. He is also acrobatic and can perform telekinesis.
    • Ninjalinos (vocal effects provided by Rob Tinkler) - The foot soldiers of Night Ninjas.
  • The Wolfy Kids - Usually referred to as "the Wolfies", Rip (voiced by Shechinah Mpumlwana), Howler (voiced by Kaden Stephen in Season 2–"Wolfies of the Pagoda" and Matthew Mucci in "Munki-gu in the City"–Season 6), and Kevin (voiced by Ethan Pugiotto) are a trio of werewolf siblings who like to cause mischief. Their only power is shouting out red energy rings which would blow away things in a gale-like fashion. The Wolfy Kids often make plans to become full wolves, which Kevin does achieve for a short time. In "Good Wolfy", Kevin becomes a good wolfy, and naturally he is different from the other two.
  • Octobella (voiced by Michela Luci) – An octopus-themed girl who lives in her lair in the moat. Upon meeting the PJ Masks at first, she appears interested in becoming friends with them. But when she learned that Gekko obtained a crystal from her abode and develop some powers, she sees them as thieves and becomes their enemy. Her abilities include throwing underwater tornadoes, invisibility, making various spells using crystals, hypnotizing people to play using glowing orbs, and sonic screams, and giving others the ability to breathe underwater.
    • Percival (voiced by Rob Tinkler) - A mumbling lobster who is Octobella's henchman.
  • Munki-gu (voiced by Daniel Pathan) – A mischievous little monkey who loves to cause trouble, play, and prank on others. He was once zapped into a stone statue for 1,000 years by a sorcerer as a punishment for being too naughty, however, he was freed by Gekko after he patted on his head 3 times by accident. His powers include imitating other people's voices, flying with his magical boots, and pulling an infinite amount of bananas out of nowhere.
  • Pharaoh Boy (voiced by Logan Nicholson) - The mummy of a mystical young pharaoh who came through a portal discovered on a Sphinx statue at the museum that comes from "The World Beyond". When he first met the PJ Masks, he started to be bossy towards them and take control of their powers and do what he wants them to do using his Staff of Ra. His Staff of Ra is the source of his powers just like An Yu's bo staff. Unlike An Yu, he has his powers work everywhere and never loses them. Just like Romeo, he also plans on world domination. He often uses archaic terms to refer to places in the modern world, like "chariot" for "car", and "kingdom" for Tarabiscoville.
  • The Speedy Twins - Carly (voiced by Emma Ho) and Cartoka (voiced by Ian Ho) are a duo of twin speedy siblings from the world of Zoomzania and are the arch-enemies of Catboy. They have a Flashcar combined with PJ Mask's original three vehicles that they stole in "Carly and Cartoka" and they had them until the PJ Riders helped them retrieve them.
  • Gloop the Third
    • Gloopets
      • Gloopet I
      • Gloopet II
      • Gloopet III

Episodes

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SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
15226September 18, 2015 (2015-09-18)February 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)
25126January 15, 2018 (2018-01-15)March 22, 2019 (2019-03-22)
34826April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)March 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)
44825May 15, 2020 (2020-05-15)June 7, 2021 (2021-06-07)
54425August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)November 18, 2022 (2022-11-18)
63923April 19, 2023 (2023-04-19)April 15, 2024 (2024-04-15)


Production

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PJ Masks is a French/British/Canadian co-production by Entertainment One, Frog Box, and TeamTO.[5] The series was renewed for a second season consisting of 52 11-minute segments in June 2016;[6] it premiered on 15 January 2018. The series was renewed for a third season on 22 January 2018;[7] originally meant to premiere in June 2019, it instead premiered on 19 April that same year.[8] The series was renewed for a fourth season on June 5, 2019; originally meant to premiere sometime in April 2020, it instead premiered on 15 May 2020 (possibly due to COVID-19 pandemic). The series was renewed for a fifth season on January 28, 2020, which premiered on August 13, 2021.[9] The series was renewed for a sixth season on June 18, 2021, which premiered on April 9, 2023 in France and April 19, 2023 in the U.S.

Streaming services

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Seasons of PJ Masks are currently available worldwide on the Disney+ and Netflix streaming services.[10]

Streaming service Content Initial availability
Disney+ Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6[11][12] Seasons 1 & 2: 12 November 2019 (launch)[13]
Season 3: 26 June 2020
Season 4: 25 June 2021
Season 5: 20 October 2021[14]
Season 6: 19 April 2023[15]
Netflix Seasons 2, 3, & 4[16] Season 2: 15 January 2020[17][18]
Season 3: 19 April 2021
Season 4: 15 May 2022

See also

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References

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from Grokipedia
PJ Masks is a British-French-Canadian animated aimed at preschool audiences, which premiered on Disney Junior on September 18, 2015. The show centers on three six-year-old friends—Connor, Amaya, and Greg—who lead ordinary daytime lives but transform into their superhero alter egos, Catboy, Owlette, and , at night by activating animal-themed amulets embedded in their pajamas. These young heroes use their unique powers—such as Catboy's super speed and hearing, Owlette's flight and , and Gekko's strength and —to team up against nighttime villains like , Luna Girl, and Night Ninja, solving mysteries and protecting their community while emphasizing themes of friendship, teamwork, and problem-solving. Later seasons introduce the Power Heroes, expanding the team with new allies. The series is adapted from the French picture book series Les Pyjamasques by author and illustrator Romuald Racioppo, which debuted in 2007 and features similar child protagonists battling nocturnal foes. Produced primarily by Frog Box and Entertainment One (eOne, now part of ) in collaboration with animation studio and broadcasters Disney Junior and , PJ Masks has aired over 280 eleven-minute episodes across six seasons as of November 2025, with episodes typically running 11 minutes each and often structured as two short stories per half-hour installment. The program's global success has spawned merchandise lines, including toys, apparel, and interactive apps, as well as live stage shows and extended specials within seasons like Power Heroes (2023), expanding its reach to young viewers worldwide.

Series overview

Premise

PJ Masks is an animated centered on three young friends—Connor, Amaya, and Greg—who lead ordinary lives as preschoolers during the day, attending school and playing like other children. At night, they don their and transform into the team known as the PJ Masks: Catboy, Owlette, and . The core storyline follows their nocturnal adventures as they solve mysteries, combat villains, thwart mischievous schemes, and stop threats that endanger their town, emphasizing their role as nighttime guardians who "save the day" by addressing issues that arise after dark. This includes mild action sequences suitable for preschool audiences. The series is set in a dual world that contrasts the protagonists' daytime routines in a typical urban environment with their high-stakes escapades at night across the city and the expansive Mystery Mountain. This setting allows for a blend of relatable everyday scenarios, such as schoolyard interactions, and fantastical nighttime explorations involving hidden lairs, forests, and mountainous terrains where villains plot their disruptions. The narrative unfolds primarily after sunset, highlighting how the PJ Masks activate from their to patrol and protect the community. Key themes in PJ Masks revolve around , , problem-solving, and learning from mistakes, all tailored to engage a preschool audience aged 3 to 6. The show illustrates how amplifies the heroes' strengths, encourages facing fears head-on, and promotes reflective growth after errors, fostering positive social-emotional development without overt . These elements are woven into action-oriented plots that model constructive and mutual support. The origin of the PJ Masks' powers stems from their special , which gain abilities when activated at night through animal amulets, enabling transformations that grant enhanced skills suited to each hero. From their concealed PJ Masks , they deploy signature vehicles—the speedy Cat-Car for ground pursuits, the aerial Owl-Glider for flight, and the versatile Gekko Mobile for climbing and aquatic maneuvers—to navigate challenges and confront adversaries effectively.

Format and production style

PJ Masks episodes are structured as 24-minute programs, typically comprising two independent 11-minute stories that allow for multiple adventures within a single airing. This format accommodates the show's fast-paced narrative, enabling young viewers to engage with distinct plotlines while maintaining a concise runtime suitable for schedules. Special episodes extend to approximately 47 minutes to explore more elaborate story arcs. The series employs 3D computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation, characterized by vibrant colors and simple, bold character designs that appeal to its target audience of young children. This visual style emphasizes clear, dynamic action sequences and a nighttime aesthetic, produced collaboratively by Frog Box and Entertainment One in association with . The straightforward designs facilitate easy recognition of heroes and settings, enhancing accessibility for preschoolers. Educational elements are woven into the through lessons focused on , friendship, and cooperation, aligning with preschool curricula to promote social-emotional development. Each episode reinforces themes like and problem-solving, encouraging viewers to apply these concepts in everyday interactions. play a key role in this integration, with an original theme song and recurring musical numbers that highlight lessons and character motivations, composed by a including Jean-François Berger and Fabrice Aboulker. The series also incorporates repetitive phrases, such as "heroes in pajamas," which reinforce key concepts and contribute to building basic English vocabulary among preschool audiences.

Characters

PJ Masks team

The PJ Masks team comprises three young friends—Connor, Amaya, and —who transform into superheroes at night using their animal amulets, becoming Catboy, Owlette, and to protect the city. Introduced as the core protagonists in the series premiere on September 18, 2015, on Disney Junior, this trio remains the central force driving the show's nighttime adventures across all seasons. Catboy (Connor) is the enthusiastic leader of the team, characterized by his cat-themed abilities that emphasize speed and . He possesses incredible speed, allowing him to dash across great distances swiftly, amazing for acrobatic maneuvers, and heightened hearing to detect the quietest sounds from afar. These powers enable him to scout threats rapidly and coordinate team responses during missions. Owlette (Amaya) serves as the team's aerial scout and strategist, drawing on her owl-inspired capabilities for and mobility. She can fly using her wings, boasts super eyesight for enhanced and detail detection, and generates powerful gusts by flapping her wings to repel adversaries. Her role often involves providing overhead support and gathering intelligence to guide the group's actions. Gekko (Greg) acts as the team's powerhouse and defender, utilizing lizard-like traits for physical feats and adaptability. He exhibits super strength for lifting heavy objects, sticky grip to scale walls and surfaces effortlessly, and to blend into environments seamlessly. Gekko's abilities shine in close-quarters confrontations and protective maneuvers, underscoring his resilient approach to challenges. The team's dynamics revolve around collaboration, where they combine their complementary powers—Catboy's speed for quick strikes, Owlette's flight for , and Gekko's strength for heavy lifting—to overcome obstacles and thwart nighttime disturbances. Operating from their headquarters, the PJ Masks Tower, a multifunctional base disguised as a that houses mission control and transformation areas, they deploy vehicles like the PJ Jet, a versatile aircraft formed by merging their individual rides for high-speed pursuits. This setup facilitates their coordinated efforts, such as using Owlette's vision to spot targets while Catboy and Gekko execute ground operations. The core trio's unwavering partnership highlights themes of and bravery throughout the series.

Power Heroes

The Power Heroes represent an expansion of the team in the PJ Masks , debuting in the sixth season, titled PJ Masks: Power Heroes, which premiered on Disney Junior on April 19, 2023. The team forms in the season's opening episode, "Heroes Everywhere," where a dangerous capable of transforming heroes into villains forces the original PJ Masks to assemble additional allies for enhanced protection of the city. This introduction marks a significant evolution in the series, shifting from the core trio's adventures to a larger ensemble that incorporates diverse new characters to tackle escalating threats. The Power Heroes consist of the foundational PJ Masks—Catboy, Owlette, and —alongside PJ Robot and several new recruits who join as core members. Key additions include Newton Star, a space explorer with prior alliances; An Yu, guardian of Mystery Mountain; Ice Cub, a young inventor representing disability inclusion; , an ancient Egyptian warrior; Lilyfay, a cosmic ; and , a reformed ally with armadillo strength. These members were gradually integrated starting with the initial group of Newton Star, An Yu, and Ice Cub in the debut , followed by the others in subsequent storylines, bringing the total to ten heroes focused on collaborative nighttime patrols. Each Power Hero possesses distinct abilities and specialized vehicles that complement the team's dynamics, enabling operations in diverse environments like , mountains, and urban areas. For instance, Ice Cub harnesses super ice powers, including freeze rays and barriers, paired with a high-speed for mobility, reflecting his daytime use of crutches and . An Yu commands dragon-themed powers through her magic flute, generating wind gusts, flight, and elemental control, supported by vehicles like the Rumble Brawler for terrain navigation. Lilyfay employs fairy-like abilities, such as comet-speed flight and energy manipulation, while Bastet draws on magic for agility and artifact-based attacks. The team's receives expansions, including multi-level command centers and docking bays for new vehicles like Newton Star's asteroid-surfing gear, facilitating coordinated missions against villains. The original PJ Masks act as mentors, guiding the recruits in strategy and heroism. In the narrative, the Power Heroes bridge the original team's established dynamics with broader themes of redemption, diversity, and collective growth, as reformed characters like Armadylan contribute to villain confrontations while learning trust and cooperation. This structure allows for story arcs exploring personal challenges, such as Ice Cub's adaptation to heroism despite physical limitations, and emphasizes unity in preventing cosmic and earthly dangers. The season airs as a dedicated PJ Masks: Power Heroes programming block, highlighting the team's role in evolving the series toward more inclusive, large-scale adventures.

Villains

The primary antagonists in PJ Masks are a group of nighttime villains who frequently challenge the heroes with clever schemes and gadgets, often driven by personal ambitions or desires for control. Night Ninja leads the Ninjalinos in stealth-based operations, utilizing ninja skills and sticky splat tools to pull off pranks and seize control of key locations in the city. His minions, the Ninjalinos, support these efforts with their agility and coordinated attacks, forming a tight-knit team focused on outmaneuvering opponents through surprise and precision. Luna Girl harnesses lunar-themed powers via her Luna Board for flight and Luna Magnet for manipulating objects, primarily motivated by her quest to reclaim scattered Luna Crystals that enhance her abilities. She travels in a buggy and commands a swarm of moths as allies, launching schemes centered on lunar energy to assert dominance during moonlit nights, often stemming from feelings of isolation that fuel her tantrums and thefts. Her sidekick, Motsuki, assists in these lunar operations, adding mischievous energy to their plots with her own small-scale gadgets and loyalty to Luna Girl's cause. Romeo, a child genius inventor, operates from a mobile lab headquarters equipped with advanced technology, including size-altering devices and robotic creations aimed at world domination. His ego drives elaborate plans to prove his superiority, with his assistant Robot providing mechanical strength and execution support for inventions like shrink rays or automated drones. The Wolfy Kids, a trio of wolf-like siblings introduced in season 2, bring chaotic energy to villainy with their wild antics and pack tactics, seeking to claim territory and disrupt the city through brute force and howling schemes. Additional villains expand the roster across seasons, such as Octobella and Pharaoh Boy in season 4, who introduce and ancient artifact-based threats, respectively, often allying temporarily with core antagonists for larger-scale disruptions. These characters occasionally form "PJ Villains" team-ups, combining their gadgets and powers for joint operations like city takeovers, though rivalries persist. Over the series' evolution, new villains are introduced seasonally to heighten stakes—starting with the core trio in season 1, followed by the Wolfy Kids in season 2 and Motsuki in season 3—while some, like Luna Girl, show rare truces with heroes during crises, hinting at potential redemptions without fully abandoning their antagonistic roles.

Supporting characters

The supporting characters in PJ Masks primarily consist of non-superhero figures that appear in the heroes' daytime routines or provide assistance in their nighttime escapades, helping to balance the show's blend of ordinary childhood and heroic action. By day, the main characters—Connor, Amaya, and —attend with their classmates and interact with teachers, emphasizing themes of , learning, and normalcy that contrast with their secret identities. These school scenes occasionally depict family members, such as parents dropping off or picking up the children, underscoring the potential consequences of their late-night activities on daily life, like fatigue or minor mishaps at home or class. A prominent ally is PJ Robot, a small robotic assistant stationed in the PJ Masks' . PJ Robot aids the team by monitoring situations, issuing alerts, and performing maintenance tasks on their vehicles and equipment, often communicating through simple beeps and lights. Occasionally, PJ Robot shows reluctance when temporarily controlled by villains like , highlighting its role as a neutral technological supporter rather than a powered hero. Minor figures include the Ninjalinos, a group of colorful ninja minions who serve as under Night Ninja's command. These pint-sized henchmen use gadgets like sticky splats to execute mischievous plans, but their bungled efforts frequently lead to humorous failures that indirectly aid the PJ Masks. Similarly, the Wolfy Kids—a trio of energetic, wolf-inspired siblings named Howler, Rip, and —start as disruptive antagonists driven by playful destruction but evolve to occasionally team up with the heroes, providing brief alliances and adding dynamic group interactions to episodes. These characters collectively ground the narrative by illustrating the heroes' dual lives, with daytime elements revealing the challenges of secrecy and nighttime supporters enhancing teamwork without overshadowing the core trio.

Production

Development history

PJ Masks originated from the French children's book series Les Pyjamasques, created by author and illustrator Romuald Racioppo, which debuted in 2007 and features three young heroes transforming into superheroes at night. The animated television adaptation was developed as a co-production between Canadian company Entertainment One (eOne), French studio Frog Box, and animation producer TeamTO, with creative input and broadcast partnership from Disney Junior to expand its international reach. This collaboration aimed to translate the book's nighttime adventure themes into a CGI-animated format suitable for preschool audiences, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving. The series premiered on Disney Junior in the United States on September 18, 2015, marking the start of its global rollout. The first season, consisting of 52 eleven-minute episodes, aired from 2015 to 2016, establishing the core trio of protagonists—Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko—and their adversaries in a rhythmic, action-oriented structure. Subsequent seasons built on this foundation, with season 3 introducing initial Power Heroes characters like An Yu and season 4 in 2020 adding Munka-Li, diversifying the team and incorporating new global-inspired abilities to broaden the narrative scope. Season 5, airing from 2021 to 2022, further developed ensemble dynamics and episodic challenges, maintaining the series' focus on moral lessons amid escalating villain plots. In 2023, the series evolved significantly with the launch of season 6, rebranded as PJ Masks: Power Heroes, which premiered on Disney Junior and Disney+ on April 19, 2023, introducing a rebooted format with six new diverse heroes—including wheelchair user Ice Cub—and fresh villains such as the inventive Gloop the Third and the feline antagonist Bastet. This season, announced at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, emphasized inclusivity and expanded world-building, with episodes airing through 2024. Adapting the static book illustrations to dynamic television involved coordinating across international teams in , , and the , ensuring consistent character designs and cultural adaptations for global markets. During the , while many live-action projects faced shutdowns, PJ Masks' animation pipeline at eOne and partners remained operational, allowing seasons 4 and 5 to proceed on schedule without major interruptions.

Animation and voice acting

The PJ Masks series employs 3D computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation, primarily produced by the French studio in collaboration with Frog Box and . This technique allows for vibrant visuals of the heroes' nighttime adventures, including fluid vehicle sequences and transformation effects, with production handled through Disney Junior's involvement for North American distribution. The original English voice cast featured child actors to capture the youthful energy of the protagonists: Jacob Ewaniuk as Connor/Catboy, Kyle Harrison Breitkopf as Greg/Gekko, and Addison Holley as Amaya/Owlette. Due to the actors' natural voice maturation over the series' run, several recasts occurred, particularly for Catboy—Jacob Ursomarzo took over in season 2, followed by Roman Lutterotti in season 3, Evan O'Donnell in season 4, and Kai Harris in later seasons. Addison Holley has remained consistent as Owlette across all seasons, while Gekko saw a transition from Breitkopf to Benjamin Hum starting in season 4. In season 6, Gekko's role further transitioned to Rain Janjua. Supporting characters like Luna Girl (voiced by Brianna Daguanno) and Night Ninja (Trek Buccino in early seasons) also feature dedicated performers, with international dubs adapting these roles for local audiences in languages such as French and Spanish through studios like Lydeb. Sound design emphasizes immersive audio cues for the show's action-oriented narrative, including distinctive transformation jingles, engine roars like the Cat-Car's zoom, and Owl-Glider wing flaps to enhance heroic sequences. The series' , composed by Fabrice Aboulker and Jean-François Berger, features an upbeat electronic score with recurring motifs for villain encounters and team assemblies. The theme , crafted by Renwart and David Freedman, uses a catchy, rhythmic structure performed by a children's chorus to open each . By 2025, with the series having aired six seasons, voice adjustments continued for ongoing actor development, as documented in official credits.

Broadcast and distribution

Premiere and seasons

PJ Masks premiered in the United States on Disney Junior on September 18, 2015. The series debuted in the on Disney Junior in 2016. The show has aired six seasons to date, with episodes typically structured as 24-minute blocks containing two 11-minute stories. Season 1 consisted of 26 episodes and ran from 2015 to 2017, establishing the core PJ Masks team and their initial nighttime adventures against villains like and Luna Girl. Season 2 featured 26 episodes in 2018–2019, expanding on team dynamics and introducing more complex gadgets and vehicles. Season 3, also with 26 episodes, aired in 2019–2020 and delved into new threats from characters such as Night Ninja. Season 4 comprised 26 episodes from 2020 to 2021, introducing new villains like Munki-gu and exploring advanced vehicles and missions. Season 5 ran for 25 episodes between 2021 and 2022, building on team expansions with multi-location missions involving space and underwater settings. Season 6, titled Power Heroes and consisting of 26 episodes, aired from 2023 to 2024, introducing the expanded Power Heroes team including characters like An Yu and Lilyfay, with new story arcs focused on interstellar threats and alliance-building among heroes. As of November 2025, all episodes of Season 6 have been released.
SeasonEpisodesAiring YearsKey Focus
1262015–2017Basic missions and core team formation
2262018–2019Gadget enhancements and villain schemes
3262019–2020New adversaries and teamwork challenges
4262020–2021New villains and vehicle explorations
5252021–2022Multi-dimensional adventures
6 (Power Heroes)262023–2024Team expansion and interstellar elements
As of 2025, all six seasons total approximately 150 episodes. Episode arcs evolved from simple, self-contained missions in early seasons—emphasizing problem-solving and friendship among Catboy, Owlette, and —to more serialized narratives in later seasons, incorporating team expansions like the Power Heroes and providing deeper backstories for villains such as Romeo's inventive rivalry and Luna Girl's lunar isolation.

International airing

In , the series originated as and premiered on France 5's Zouzous programming block on December 18, 2015, marking its initial European broadcast as a French-language production. The show later transitioned to France 3 in 2025 while maintaining its localized title and content adaptations for French audiences. In , PJ Masks airs in English on , debuting on February 13, 2017, as part of the channel's preschool lineup. Australian viewers access the series on ABC Kids, where it features the standard English version with episodes structured for local scheduling, including daily airings and availability on the ABC iview streaming service. The program has expanded across via and Disney Junior networks, premiering on Disney Junior on August 29, 2016, and continuing with dubbed versions tailored for regional markets. In , it broadcasts on Disney Junior since September 26, 2016, with a Spanish dub titled PJ Masks: Héroes en pijamas, and additional deals like in enhance its reach through co-broadcasting arrangements. Other key markets include on TVCultura, on RTL Kockica, and on DR Ramasjang, all debuting episodes from season one in spring 2018 to broaden its global preschool appeal. Dubbing efforts support widespread accessibility, with versions in multiple languages such as Latin American Spanish, for Indian audiences on Disney Junior India, and various European languages including French under the title. These dubs often incorporate localized and minor dialogue adjustments to align with cultural contexts, produced in collaboration with international partners like Entertainment One's distribution arm. In the , the series airs on Disney Junior Arabia with an dub, featuring episodes like "" to engage young viewers in the region. The international rollout involves co-productions primarily between Frog Box, , and Entertainment One (now ), with Disney handling global distribution deals that facilitate these localized versions. Recent expansions include ongoing airings in through 2025 on Disney Junior, alongside strengthened presence in via CCTV since 2019 and VOD platforms like .

Streaming and home media

PJ Masks episodes are available for streaming on several platforms. The series is offered in full on Disney+, where viewers can access all seasons, including Season 6 which became available starting in 2023. In select regions, it streams on , providing access to multiple seasons for subscribers. Additionally, full episodes are available on the app, allowing on-demand viewing tied to Disney Junior content. YouTube TV provides access to the show through its carriage of the Disney Junior channel, enabling live and DVR options for episodes. Home media releases include various DVD compilations distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Early volumes such as PJ Masks: Time to Be a Hero, released in 2017, feature six episodes highlighting the heroes' nighttime adventures. Other notable DVDs encompass themed collections like PJ Masks: Birthday Cake Rescue from 2019 and PJ Masks: Butterfly Brigade from 2020. Blu-ray sets began appearing around 2020, with compilations such as PJ Masks: 20 Mega Missions Collection, offering 20 episodes in high definition. As of 2025, streaming options remain robust, with Season 6 fully integrated into Disney+ libraries worldwide. Companion apps, including PJ Masks: Moonlight Heroes and PJ Masks: Power Heroes, are available internationally on Google Play and the Apple App Store, providing interactive games and activities linked to the series. These digital extensions enhance accessibility beyond traditional viewing.

Episodes and media

Episode structure and seasons

Each episode of PJ Masks follows a consistent structure designed for young audiences, typically consisting of two self-contained stories within a 24-minute runtime. The format begins with the protagonists—Connor, Amaya, and —in their everyday daytime lives as schoolchildren, interrupted by a nighttime villain's scheme that threatens the city of Tarabiscoville. This leads to the iconic transformation sequence where they become Catboy, Owlette, and , launching their headquarters from the PJ Masks' tower. Each includes a setup of the villain's plan, a high-stakes conflict involving chases and use, a musical interlude featuring the team's theme song or individual hero anthems to build excitement, and a resolution emphasizing moral lessons like or perseverance, often ending with the heroes returning to bed before dawn. The series spans six seasons, with thematic progression that builds on the core team's dynamics while expanding the universe. Season 1 establishes the foundational elements, introducing the PJ Masks' origins, their animal-inspired powers, and primary antagonists like Romeo and Night Ninja, focusing on basic problem-solving and the thrill of nighttime heroism without delving into complex alliances. Season 3 shifts toward team challenges, exploring interpersonal conflicts and the importance of communication, as seen in stories where heroes like Gekko and Owlette must overcome disagreements to thwart villains in new settings such as Mystery Mountain, incorporating elements like training new allies such as An Yu. Season 5 advances the narrative by introducing vehicles like the PJ Riders and the PJ Pets that enhance the original trio's abilities, with episodes featuring extended formats up to 47 minutes for multi-part adventures that test group coordination against escalating threats. Season 6 (2023–2024) fully realizes the Power Heroes as a nine-member team including additions like Ice Cub, , and Lilyfay, emphasizing collaborative missions across expanded locations like space, with new technology such as enhanced suits and gadgets countering villains like Gloop the Third, while incorporating broader environmental awareness in select storylines. As of November 2025, no Season 7 has been announced. Special episodes deviate from the standard two-story format to deliver standalone 22- to 44-minute narratives, often tied to holidays. Notable examples include the 2017 Christmas special "PJ Masks Save Christmas," where the heroes ally with to foil Romeo's plot to cancel , and Halloween-themed entries like "Halloween Tricksters," which highlight seasonal mischief from Night Ninja's Ninjalinos. Other holiday tales, such as " Saves Christmas" and "Easter Wolfies," maintain the core structure but weave in festive elements to reinforce themes of generosity and unity.

Spin-offs and adaptations

The PJ Masks franchise originated from the French children's book series Les Pyjamasques, created and illustrated by Romuald Racioppo and first published by Gallimard Jeunesse in 2007 with Les Pyjamasques et le Grogarou. The series, aimed at ages 3-7, follows the adventures of young heroes , Gluglu, and Bibou, who transform using magical to combat nighttime villains; it has expanded to over 25 titles, including stories like Les Pyjamasques et la machine à bisous (2015) and Les Pyjamasques et Utupë, l'esprit de la forêt (2020), emphasizing themes of friendship, bravery, and problem-solving. These books remain popular in French-speaking markets, with ongoing reprints and audio adaptations available internationally through Gallimard. In English-speaking regions, adaptations take the form of original tie-in inspired by the , published by Simon Spotlight, an imprint of , starting around 2016. These include leveled readers, activity books, and collections such as PJ Masks 5-Minute Stories (2018) and PJ Masks: Hero Academy activity books (2020 onward), which retell TV episodes or introduce new missions for Catboy, Owlette, and while promoting early literacy skills. Over 40 such titles have been released, with international reprints in markets like the and , often bundled with stickers or sound effects to engage young readers. The franchise has also spawned several video games, primarily mobile applications developed in collaboration with Entertainment One (eOne) and partners like Scary Beasties. Notable releases include PJ Masks: Moonlight Heroes (2016), an where players control the heroes to collect orbs and thwart villains, and PJ Masks: Racing Heroes (2018), a competitive featuring vehicle-based challenges. Console adaptations followed, such as PJ Masks: Heroes of the Night (2020) for , , and , which combines platforming and puzzle-solving in 3D environments, and PJ Masks Power Heroes: Mighty Alliance (2024) for Switch, expanding the roster to include new characters like AnYu and Lilyfay. In 2024, mobile apps received significant updates, including new vehicles like the Gekko-Mobile in PJ Masks: Power Heroes and performance optimizations to enhance accessibility for preschoolers. Beyond print and digital media, PJ Masks has adapted into live theatrical productions, starting with the North American tour of PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero in 2018, a musical show produced by Round Room Live that recreates key episodes with songs, dances, and audience interaction. Subsequent tours, such as PJ Masks Live! Save the Day (2019-2020), expanded internationally despite pandemic disruptions, featuring elaborate sets and costumes to immerse families in the heroes' nighttime world. Stage plays and shorter events, including mall performances and holiday specials, continue in regions like and , fostering direct fan engagement through live-action storytelling.

Reception and legacy

Critical response

Critics have generally praised PJ Masks for its empowering messages centered on , , and heroism, which encourage young viewers to value collaboration and positive problem-solving. The show's diverse representation, including a balanced mix in the core trio and capable characters like Owlette, has been highlighted as a strength for programming, alongside its engaging, colorful that appeals to its . Common Sense Media awarded the series 4 out of 5 stars in its October 2025 review, commending the positive role models who demonstrate compassion even toward villains, though it noted the educational value is more incidental than intentional. Criticisms include repetitive plot structures across episodes, where the heroes routinely thwart similar nighttime schemes, and occasional gender stereotypes in early seasons that portray characters in somewhat traditional roles during dubs and adaptations. A 2024 linguistic analysis found that dubbed versions sometimes reinforce stereotypical gender portrayals, such as associating certain abilities or behaviors more rigidly with or heroes. Among audiences, particularly preschoolers, the show receives high marks for entertainment and subtle lessons in and perseverance, with Common Sense Media's aggregated kid reviews describing it as "generally entertaining and educational, promoting and positive values." Parent feedback echoes this, with many surveys and reviews appreciating its role in fostering discussions on real-life challenges like and , despite some with the formulaic storytelling. Recent 2025 assessments, including updated Common Sense evaluations, suggest ongoing appeal with noted improvements in character depth in later seasons like Season 6, maintaining its status as a solid entry in children's .

Commercial success and merchandise

PJ Masks has enjoyed significant commercial success, particularly in viewership among audiences. In its early broadcast on Disney Junior and , the series attracted over 1.5 million unique viewers for initial episodes, capturing a 29% audience share among children aged 2-5. By 2021, it had expanded to broadcast in over 180 territories worldwide across and video-on-demand platforms, contributing to its global popularity as a staple program. The franchise's merchandise portfolio is extensive, encompassing toys, apparel, books, and accessories, driving substantial retail presence. Just Play serves as the global master toy licensee, producing vehicles, action figures, and playsets featuring characters like Catboy, Owlette, and . Additional lines include clothing and bedtime items through various partners, while publishes leveled readers and boxed sets for young audiences. The offers exclusive merchandise, such as themed apparel and collectibles, enhancing the brand's accessibility in major retail channels. PJ Masks has received recognition through industry awards, highlighting its production quality. Voice actors from the series earned accolades at the 2016 UBCP/ Awards, including a win for Best Female Voiceover Performance. It has also garnered attention at the Kidscreen Awards, with nominations in programming categories underscoring its excellence. The series has influenced media by popularizing accessible narratives tailored for young children, emphasizing and nighttime adventures. As of 2025, continues to expand the brand through renewed licensing agreements, including toy partnerships with Just Play for new playsets and international distribution deals managed by . These developments sustain the franchise's cultural reach and commercial viability in the evolving children's entertainment market.

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