ThunderCats (1985)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,073 ratings
Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
First aired: 1985-01-23
Seasons: 4 · 130 episodes
Where to watch ThunderCats
- Stream: Hulu
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderians (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other seven were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderians are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.
ThunderCats parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that ThunderCats is a TV-Y7 animated adventure series with fantasy action and a clear good-versus-evil theme.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Sword and fantasy battles against mutants and an evil mummy-like villain, styled for a young audience.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Larry Kenney as Lion-O / Jackalman (voice)
- Peter Newman as Tygra / WilyKat / Monkian (voice)
- Earle Hyman as Panthro (voice)
- Lynne Lipton as Cheetara / WilyKit (voice)
- Earl Hammond as Mumm-Ra / Jaga / Vultureman (voice)
- Bob McFadden as Snarf / Slithe (voice)
- Gerrianne Raphael as Pumyra (voice)
- Doug Preis as Alluro (voice)
ThunderCats FAQ
Is ThunderCats good?
ThunderCats has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,073 audience ratings.
Where can I watch ThunderCats?
In the US you can stream ThunderCats on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is ThunderCats OK for kids?
ThunderCats is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that ThunderCats is a TV-Y7 animated adventure series with fantasy action and a clear good-versus-evil theme.
What shows are like ThunderCats?
If you liked ThunderCats, try ThunderCats, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts and Final Space.