Battle Kitty to Join Netflix Originals Roster

Netflix is adding to its slate of originals with Battle Kitty, an animated interactive kids’ series.

Battle Kitty was created by Matt Layzell, who first brought the idea to life as The Adventures of Kitty & Orc on his Instagram page. Layzell, who previously worked as an animator on Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball, will serve as showrunner and executive producer for Battle Kitty on Netflix. A premiere date for the series has yet to be announced.

When Battle Kitty bows on Netflix, it will feature the titular feline defeating Battle Island’s monsters to earn the title of champion. Set in a futuristic-medieval world, the interactive series will see Kitty inviting kids to accompany her on her quest for victory.

Layzell said: “Netflix has given me the incredible opportunity to help change how young people see themselves. Like Kitty, an aspirational underdog with a big spirit of determination, I want kids who feel small to realize instead that they can stand strong, have friends and go on to do amazing things.”

Melissa Cobb, VP of kids and family at Netflix, added: “Battle Kitty is a mirror reflection of Matt himself—an inspiring, surprising and incredibly fun show that is infused at every turn with huge amounts of both humor and heart. This series pushes the boundaries of storytelling in entirely new directions thanks to Matt’s innovative interactive format, which will allow kids to engage in an expansive universe together with the most lovable new underdog, Battle Kitty.”