Armorsaurs

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Armorsaurs
The promotional poster for the Disney XD series, Armorsaurs.jpeg
Promotional poster
Genre
  • Action
  • Science fiction
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy [1]
Based onArmored Saurus by Daewon Media [2]
Directed byDavid Feiss [1]
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1 [1]
No. of episodes13 [1]
Production
Executive producersIsaac Larian
Tom van Waveren [3]
Running time22 minutes [4]
Production companies
Original release
Network Disney XD

Armorsaurs is an American live-action/animated hybrid science fiction television series created by MGA Entertainment, MGA Studios, and CAKE Entertainment for Disney XD. The show is based on the South Korean series Armored Saurus by Daewon Media and combines live-action with computer-generated dinosaurs and visual effects. It premiered on October 13, 2025, on Disney XD in the United States. The series is scheduled to release on Disney+ in early 2026.

Contents

Premise

Set in a near future where alien invaders threaten Earth, Armorsaurs follows a group of teenage pilots who are genetically linked to dinosaur companions equipped with advanced battle armor. Together, they form part of a secret defense program known as the Armorsaurs Initiative. Each pilot bonds with a different dinosaur species, fusing ancient strength with futuristic technology to fight against an alien force attempting to reintroduce prehistoric war beasts to the planet.

Cast and characters

Production

Armorsaurs was developed as part of a long-term collaboration between MGA Entertainment, MGA Studios, and CAKE Entertainment, with distribution handled by Disney Branded Television. [2] The series is directed by David Feiss and produced by Isaac Larian and Tom van Waveren [3] . The production blends live-action filming with digital animation, using motion capture and virtual production tools to bring the armored dinosaurs to life. The creators described the show as combining “the energy of a Saturday-morning cartoon with the scale of a live-action adventure.” [1]

Episodes

No.Title [5] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [5]
1"Here Come the Armorsaurs (Part 1)"TBATBAOctober 13, 2025 (2025-10-13)
2"Here Come the Armorsaurs (Part 2)"TBATBAOctober 13, 2025 (2025-10-13)
3"Sister-Sister"TBATBAOctober 20, 2025 (2025-10-20)
4"Bonded"TBATBAOctober 27, 2025 (2025-10-27)
5"Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"TBATBANovember 3, 2025 (2025-11-03)
6"War Games"TBATBANovember 10, 2025 (2025-11-10)
7"Bust the Myth-Ventures"TBATBANovember 17, 2025 (2025-11-17)
8"Choose Your Weapons"TBATBANovember 24, 2025 (2025-11-24)

Release

The series premiered on Disney XD on October 13, 2025, and will air new episodes weekly on Monday nights. It is expected to be added to Disney+ in February 2026.

The new adaptation is produced by MGA Entertainment, and it’s division, MGA Studios, in collaboration with CAKE Entertainment, which is handling international distribution rights outside of Asia. Daewon Media, the original creator of Armored Saurus, oversees the series in territories including South Korea, China, and Japan. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kaminska, Karolina (September 26, 2025). "Disney Branded Television picks up live-action/animation/VFX series Armorsaurs". C21 Media. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Hilowitz, Alan; Peck, Tanya (October 16, 2023). "MGA Entertainment, MGA Studios, and CAKE sign multi-year agreement for Armorsaurs". MGA Entertainment . Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  3. 1 2 McGowan, Andrew (September 25, 2025). "Disney Branded Television Signs Two-Season Deal For Armorsaurs from MGA Entertainment and Cake". Variety . Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  4. Miller, Natalie (September 25, 2025). "Disney XD Goes Dino with All-New Armorsaurs Series". The Toy Insider. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "ARMORSAURS (DISNEY XD)". The Futon Critic . Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  6. "Disney Branded Television picks up live-action, animation, VFX series Armorsaurs". C21Media. Retrieved October 13, 2025.