The Rocketeer (TV series)

The Rocketeer
Also known asRocketeer (UK and other countries)
GenreSuperhero
Adventure
Comic science fiction
Based onThe Rocketeer by Dave Stevens
Developed byNicole Dubuc
Voices of
Theme music composerBeau Black
Opening theme"Rocketeer to the Rescue", performed by Tammy Infusino
Ending theme"Heart of a Hero", performed by Tammy Infusino
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22 (42 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Nicole Dubuc
  • Richard Marlis
  • Carmen Italia
ProducersPeter Anderson
Donna Smith
Sammy Rivkin
Running time22 minutes
Production companyWild Canary Animation[a]
Original release
NetworkDisney Junior
ReleaseNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) –
July 25, 2020 (2020-07-25)
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The Rocketeer (titled Rocketeer internationally) is an American animated children's television series. It premiered on Disney Junior and Disney Channel in the United States on November 8, 2019, and on November 10 on Disney Junior in Canada.[1][2] Based on the comic book superhero of the same name by Dave Stevens and inspired by the 1991 film,[3] the series focuses on Katherine "Kit" Secord,[4] a 7-year-old girl who receives the family jet pack for her 7th birthday.[5] The Rocketeer was aimed for toddlers.[6]

While the series received generally positive reviews from critics, it was cancelled after one season.[7]


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  1. ^ "Disney Junior's "The Rocketeer" Premieres Friday, Nov. 8, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and DisneyNOW". The Futon Critic. October 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Aguilar, Matthew (July 27, 2019). "Disney's The Rocketeer Cartoon Adds Two New Cast Members". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  3. ^ Trumbore, Dave (November 6, 2019). "The Rocketeer: Disney Junior's New Animated Series Takes to the Skies". Collider. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  4. ^ Bonaime, Ross (August 30, 2021). "'The Rocketeer' Getting New Disney+ Film, With David Oyelowo Possibly Starring". Collider. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  5. ^ Trumbore, Dave (February 27, 2018). "'The Rocketeer' Set to Return … As an Animated Disney Junior Series?". Collider. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  6. ^ Dick, Jeremy (August 31, 2021). "The Return of The Rocketeer Is Coming to Disney+ from Producer David Oyelowo". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  7. ^ Moreno, Miguel (November 8, 2022). "The Rocketeer 2 Looks Less Likely After Disappointing Update". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2023-09-06.