# Where to watch Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2009) in the UK

> Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2009) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2009  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Reality  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 14 May 2026 (2026-05-14T13:00:01.291Z)  

## Synopsis

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? is a UK children's reality show hosted by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes and Stan Lee, based on the NBC Universal/Sci Fi Channel series of the same name. The show is a co-production between CBBC and NBC.

Children aged 9 – 13 create and become their very own, unique, never before seen superhero characters for the series, taking part in missions and challenges and living away from home in ‘The Superhero Lair’ in London. Contestants responded to trails on the CBBC Channel and application forms on the CBBC website. It is unknown whether a second season will be made.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Who%20Wants%20to%20Be%20a%20Superhero%3F)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Who Wants to Be a Superhero? in the UK?**

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (2009) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Who Wants to Be a Superhero??**

Yes. Who Wants to Be a Superhero? can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Who Wants to Be a Superhero? on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/43848/who-wants-to-be-a-superhero-2009
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/43848/who-wants-to-be-a-superhero-2009.json

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