Ben 10: Race Against Time

Bellwood's main street erupts in chaos as a mysterious black-clad figure wrecks storefronts and cars. Ben, in Heatblast form, confronts the intruder and frantically overwhelms him in a brief but decisive battle. The victory marks Ben's first major display of power and hints at the responsibility that comes with the Omnitrix.

Back at school, Ben struggles to readjust after the earlier battle and endures bullying from Cash and J.T. and two girls he had tried to flirt with. In a panicked moment he accidentally shifts into Grey Matter and unleashes chaos at a diner before regaining control. The incident shows how the Omnitrix can twist everyday life into trouble.

Ben and Gwen unexpectedly cross paths with Eon, the Chronian villain from the earlier incident. Max Tennyson identifies him as a time-controlling alien from Chronia and explains the danger he poses to Earth. Eon reveals the Hands of Armageddon, a device that could open a gateway to his home dimension and unleash his race.

Max and the Plumbers head to the containment facility where Eon is supposedly kept, only to find it empty and its guard aged to near death. The guard warns that Eon is after the Hands of Armageddon, which are kept at a hardware store, and urges them to stop him. The discovery confirms Eon is already moving toward his goal.

Returning to Bellwood, Eon follows the group and breaks into the containment facility but cannot activate the device. When Ben attempts to use the Omnitrix, it malfunctions and glows purple, hurting him. Eon corners Ben, claiming to rescue him, but Ben escapes with Gwen and Max.

Eon explains that his people mastered time itself but ruined themselves by abusing it, and that Ben's fate is somehow tied to his. An elderly Plumber interrupts before Eon can elaborate fully, warning Ben about the danger. The moment deepens the tension as the Plumbers urge caution and vigilance.

Max cautions Ben to leave Bellwood to avoid Eon's reach, but Ben refuses and negotiates a deal to be monitored daily by the Plumbers. The compromise lets him stay and fight rather than retreat, signaling a fragile alliance. The group steels themselves for the difficult days ahead.

During a moment alone in the school gym, Eon ambushes Ben and tries to force him to reveal his future. Ben resists and, summoning Diamondhead, drives Eon back and buys time for Gwen and Max to regroup. The clash proves Eon is a personal, dangerous threat.

Ben devises a plan to lure Eon into a trap by leaving himself exposed, but the ruse backfires and Eon captures Ben, Gwen, and Max. The trio is imprisoned at the Hands facility as Eon tightens his hold on the situation. The rescue mission suddenly becomes a race against time.

Eon reveals the Omnitrix's ten-minute limit as a fail-safe and shocks Ben by claiming he is an evil Ben from an alternate timeline. He deactivates the fail-safe, turning Ben into a mindless Chronian under his control. The imprisoned Plumbers, along with Gwen and Max, mount a daring rescue as Gwen reaches out to Ben to break the hold.

The older Eon reappears, enraged by Ben's victory, and Ben shifts into Wildmutt to meet the challenge. He defeats the villain by driving him into the Hands of Armageddon, destroying both the Hands and Eon in the process. The city breathes a sigh of relief as the threat from Chronia is ended—for now.

Gwen takes Wildmutt to a school talent show where they perform a magic trick and win second place. The moment provides a lighthearted breather after the day's events and lets Ben reflect on how far he has come. The crowd's cheers offer a small but meaningful victory.

Back home, Grandpa Max urges a rest for the Omnitrix, and the trio heads to a pizza place for a breather. Ben admits he will miss the Omnitrix, showing his growth and the cost of power. The family enjoys a small, ordinary moment after a season of peril.

The film ends on a cosmic note as an alien armada assembles in space, hinting that Vilgax, a longtime foe, may be returning. The door to future adventures is left open, with Ben and Max ready to face whatever comes next. The audience is left with a sense of looming danger and promise.