Paramount Planning Several New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movies: Report
In addition to producing numerous cartoon shows, comic books, and toys over the last 42 years, the Ninja Turtles have enjoyed a long history on the big screen, beginning with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), followed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993).
The franchise returned to theaters with the CG-animated TMNT (2007), followed by the live-action reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), and, most recently, the 3D animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).
Now, with Paramount Skydance having completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and renamed the combined company Skydance, the future of the Turtles is taking shape under a new corporate umbrella. And there could be considerably more theatrical releases on the way.
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Two Ninja Turtles Movies Are Currently in Development
Paramount currently has two major TMNT movies on its release schedule. The first is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, which is scheduled to arrive on August 13, 2027.
The other is an untitled live-action/CGI film reboot, currently set for November 17, 2028. Produced by Neal H. Moritz, the producer behind Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog movies, the project is expected to follow a similar live-action and computer-generated animation approach.
Is Mutant Mayhem 2 Really the End?
Despite the upcoming sequel, some fans have speculated that Mutant Mayhem 2 could be the final animated movie in this particular iteration of the franchise.
Mutant Mayhem (2023) earned $182 million worldwide (against a $70 million budget), helping to establish a new generation of fans for the franchise.
Paramount’s decision to develop a separate live-action reboot, however, has prompted speculation that the studio is putting all its eggs in one basket, while the cancellation of Mutant Mayhem‘s 2D-animated companion series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in November 2025, with its second season serving as its last, has added to those concerns.
But that might not be the end of the animated movies. According to TheWrap (via ComicBook.com), Mutant Mayhem 2 could spawn more sequels if it performs well at the box office. Similarly, the live-action reboot could also generate more films if a commercial success.
Meanwhile, the planned live-action adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin was put on hold last year. The R-rated project may not be dead, though, with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman recently expressing confidence that it will eventually happen, describing the movie as “delayed” rather than abandoned.
More Than Just Movies Planned for the Ninja Turtles
Paramount is also continuing to expand the franchise beyond theaters.
The first official TMNT-themed Pizzeria opened in Santa Monica in June 2026, with more planned for Monterrey, Mexico, and São Paulo, Brazil, while Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Live on Stage! is expected to arrive sometime in fall 2027.
Meanwhile, IDW continues to expand the franchise through its long-running Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series.
With two movies already scheduled and the possibility of additional animated sequels, the Turtles’ next chapter could be much bigger than some fans expect.
Do you think Mutant Mayhem 2 will be the last movie in that series, or could Paramount have several more adventures planned? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
