Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
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Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

"Watch me shine."

7.5
Yr 2023
Rt 23m
Status Canceled
Animation Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Series Brief

Overview

After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 93 /100

Critical reception for Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur was overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers praising its dazzling visual style, vibrant color palette, and energetic soundtrack. Critics frequently highlighted the show's animation quality and musical composition, calling it one of the best-looking animated series produced by Marvel and noting its strong crossover appeal for both young viewers and adult comic book fans.

Beyond its technical achievements, critics commended the series for its emotional depth and relatable character writing. Lunella Lafayette's story resonated strongly as a grounded narrative about an overachieving young genius balancing high expectations with neighborhood heroism. While some reviewers noted that the narrative follows a somewhat predictable superhero origin template, the sharp scripts, superb voice acting, and genuine heart keep the show fresh and entertaining.

“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is great superhero fun that kids and adults alike will love”

“Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is the best-looking animated series that Marvel has produced and should be a huge hit for Disney.”

“From its sharply written scripts, to its excellent voice cast, eye-popping colour palette, and funky soundtrack, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is a truly wonderful series.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA • US
Why fans love it

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur centers on the partnership between a thirteen-year-old super-genius and a prehistoric predator. The series places a massive T-Rex within the modern landscape of New York's Lower East Side, using the displacement to fuel its city-bound action and sci-fi premise. It stays loyal to the spirit of its comic roots while finding a rhythm in the unlikely teamwork between a scientist and a dinosaur.

Diamond White brings a focused energy to the lead role, grounding the show as Lunella navigates the technical challenges of keeping a ten-ton companion hidden. The animation style emphasizes the vibrant energy of an urban environment inhabited by a creature that does not belong there. By balancing high-stakes technical problems with the simple logistics of managing a dinosaur in public, the show carves out a specific lane within the action and adventure genre.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 40 eps
Diamond White
Diamond White
as Moon Girl / Lunella (voice)
40 episodes
Fred Tatasciore
Fred Tatasciore
as Devil Dinosaur (voice)
40 episodes
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
as Mimi (voice)
40 episodes
Gary Anthony Williams
Gary Anthony Williams
as Pops (voice)
40 episodes
Sasheer Zamata
Sasheer Zamata
as Adria (voice)
40 episodes
Jermaine Fowler
Jermaine Fowler
as James Jr. (voice)
40 episodes
Libe Barer
Libe Barer
as Casey (voice)
40 episodes
Alison Brie
Alison Brie
as Aftershock (voice)
1 episode
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Production Board

Crew

Executive Music Producer
Raphael Saadiq
Original Music Composer
Raphael Saadiq
Characters
Jack Kirby Brandon Montclare Natacha Bustos Amy Reeder
Executive Producer
Helen Sugland Laurence Fishburne Steve Loter
Co-Producer
Kate Kondell Jeffrey M. Howard
Writer
Kate Kondell Halima Lucas Jeffrey M. Howard
Director
Christine Liu Trey Buongiorno
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Similarity

Where Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur overlaps with other shows, and exactly what they have in common.

Keyword Cloud

Keywords

tyrannosaurus rex based on comic dinosaur kids girl city
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 10, 2023
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
23 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
41