Mutant Mayhem Sequel to hit theaters in 2026

[Zulithe]

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/n...26-1235925545/

https://collider.com/teenage-mutant-...-release-date/

The follow-up to “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” from director Jeff Rowe and produced by Point Grey Pictures will hit theaters on Oct. 9, 2026.

Jeff Rowe, confirmed to return as director in the article.

Let the conversation begin!

[Cowabung-Gal]

Yay! More barfing, Gen Z humor, and pop culture references every five minutes!

[Roseangelo]

Hell no.

October release date already shows how low the expectations are.

[BornAgain]

I honestly think this series has *potential* as a weird alt-universe “high school TMNT”. It has style and solid character dynamics.

My two issues are:

1. The script is weak. Even if you think it’s the right direction for the franchise, it’s lazy with plot convenience and undercuts drama with weak comedy. As an aside, it didn’t tell a story that highlights the core aspects of the TMNT. It retained some elements but not enough and not well enough.

2. There should be a film aimed at older fans. I don’t mean R-rated, I mean the demographic that other comic properties are perfectly comfortable making films for, while simultaneously selling their plushies and toys for the children.

Again, there are some fun moments in the movie. And as crazy as it is, I’ve come around to think that a version of TMNT where they go to school and have semi-public personas could be a fun twist on the franchise. But I only feel strongly about that if the script improves, the style remains, and they can offer something that isn’t strictly for children.

[Andrew NDB]

Gahh!! Worst news of the day, by far. Damn those merch sales.

[IndigoErth]

I mean, we already knew it was the intention, I just kind of assumed it was a given that it would happen. Now if it gets anything in addition to the original plans... who knows.

[Galactus]

The sequel was inevitable. I just wish it came out this year so we could get this series over with to a potentially better live action reboot.

[Zulithe]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

I mean, we already knew it was the intention, I just kind of assumed it was a given that it would happen. Now if it gets anything in addition to the original plans... who knows.

Many on this forum doubted it would happen. Granted until we have something more solid like a trailer (still more than a year away) then anything can still happen.

[The Deadman]

Unlike most on here, I liked the last one and am excited for this one.

[Autbot_Benz]

Originally Posted by The Deadman

Unlike most on here, I liked the last one and am excited for this one.

Count me in too.

[CyberCubed]

Considering the two cartoon seasons are happening as a bridge between the two movies, it was obvious it would be a thing. 2026 is a long ways away though, so we'll be stuck with the Mutant Mayem Turtles for awhile, probably through 2030.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

2026 is a long ways away though, so we'll be stuck with the Mutant Mayem Turtles for awhile, probably through 2030.

There's a sobering thought. And true, guess what we wouldn't be getting during any of that time? Any kind of live-action TMNT redux, whatsoever. And hell, even if Mutant Mayhem II bombs in 2026 and nobody buys the merch this time, it'd be at least until like 2031 or 2032 before Nick would try again with another movie relaunch/reboot.

[Zog The Magnificent]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

There's a sobering thought. And true, guess what we wouldn't be getting during any of that time? Any kind of live-action TMNT redux, whatsoever. And hell, even if Mutant Mayhem II bombs in 2026 and nobody buys the merch this time, it'd be at least until like 2031 or 2032 before Nick would try again with another movie relaunch/reboot.

But you just KNOW the lesson they'll learn from that is "It just didn't appeal to kids enough! We need MORE kiddiness! More diversity! More TikToks! Surely it will be wildly successful this time!"

[IndigoErth]

"Hey, Last Ronin was pretty well received by older fans, maybe there is additional profit to tap into from that angle."

Viacom/Paramount:





I'd believe they'd totally Muppet Babies them at some point were it not for dropping the ball so easily on 2012's Half Shell Heroes spin-off. Made a good little movie to go with that toy line and they couldn't bother expanding it.

[Zulithe]

October release doesn't mean it will be at all Halloween themed, but I think that might be an interesting angle to take. High School + Halloween + TMNT, that would be a pretty fun combo for a movie if you ask me.

Some of my favorite movies have a holiday flavor... like Batman Returns for example.

[Xav]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

There's a sobering thought. And true, guess what we wouldn't be getting during any of that time? Any kind of live-action TMNT redux, whatsoever. And hell, even if Mutant Mayhem II bombs in 2026 and nobody buys the merch this time, it'd be at least until like 2031 or 2032 before Nick would try again with another movie relaunch/reboot.

But why not? Sony has their live action Spider-Man films and animated Spider-Verse films going at the same time. There's no reason TMNT couldn't do the same.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Xav

But why not? Sony has their live action Spider-Man films and animated Spider-Verse films going at the same time. There's no reason TMNT couldn't do the same.

Because Spider-Man movies make a billion dollars a piece. Mutant Mayhem barely cracked 100 million domestically after weeks and weeks. Nickelodeon isn't going to throw significant money around on products that might confuse or dilute what little market there appears to exist for TMNT movies. They just won't.

Of course, that doesn't mean they'd say "no" if some third party company or studio waved a bag of money and wanted to do something with TMNT in live-action on some other platform, but that isn't very likely to happen.

[Wildcat]

That’s my birthday but the release date will probably move.

Remember there’s also the Colin and Casey Jost Live Action movie that’s said to still be in the works.

I liked MM fine but I think it could have been better. I need to see it again.

[Autbot_Benz]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Remember there’s also the Colin and Casey Jost Live Action movie that’s said to still be in the works.

yes and Michael Bay is producer on that one so if that is still the case I don't want this one.

While a sequel to Out of the Shadows will not happen, producer Michael Bay remains attached to the Ninja Turtles franchise at Paramount and will be involved in a new reboot. First announced in 2018, this new TMNT movie in live-action did not receive any updates until August 2021, when Paramount announced that Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost and his brother Casey Jost would pen the script. Since the more realistic yet over-the-top aspects of Michael Bay's TMNT franchise did not work in the long term, it is hard to anticipate what new take Platinum Dunes and Paramount will give to this new iteration of the Turtles. As of now, there is no date attached to the project.

https://screenrant.com/teenage-mutan...20new%20reboot.

[Roseangelo]

The plot of the movie is the Turtles fight the bad guys so that they will get accepted by humans so that they can go to high school. And Splinter's girlfriend at the end is a cockroach.