Draft:Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel
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| Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel | |
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| Directed by | Jeff Rowe |
| Based on | Characters by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel is an upcoming American animated superhero film based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The sequel to Mutant Mayhem (2023), it is directed by Jeff Rowe and co-directed by Kyler Spears and Yashar Kassai.
A sequel to Mutant Mayhem was announced in July 2023, before the film's release. Rowe was confirmed to return as director, with Point Grey Pictures' Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver returning as producers alongside Ramsay McBean.
The film is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on October 9, 2026.
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In June 2022, Brian Robbins, CEO of Paramount Pictures, said that there were plans for multiple feature film follow-ups to the then-upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).[1] In a July 2023 interview, director Jeff Rowe expressed interest in returning for a sequel featuring the Shredder.[2] Later that month, Variety reported that a film sequel and an animated television series for Paramount+, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, had been greenlit. Rowe was set to return as director, with Point Grey Pictures returning to produce.[3] In April 2024, it was reported that Kyler Spears and Yashar Kassai, who served as co-director and production designer on Mutant Mayhem, respectively,[4][5] would be joining Rowe on the sequel as co-directors.[6] Ramsay McBean, who served as an executive producer on Mutant Mayhem,[4] was confirmed as a producer on the film, alongside Point Grey's Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver.[6]
Writing[edit]
Rowe was confirmed to be writing the film in October 2023; writing for the film had already began by then.[7] Rowe sought for the sequel to be "a villain-forward film" exploring the Shredder in a similar vein to Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight (2008), while also keeping the focus on the Turtles.[7] In addition, he wanted the film's depiction of the Shredder to differ from previous portrayals while staying faithful to the original character.[7]
Release[edit]
The film is scheduled to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on October 9, 2026.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Lang, Brent (June 7, 2022). "Paramount Chief Brian Robbins on the Blockbuster Success of 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Getting Close to the Starting Line' With 'Star Trek'". Variety. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ^ Shepherd, Jack; West, Amy (July 7, 2023). "TMNT director teases Shredder's appearance in future movies". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Lang, Brent (July 26, 2023). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' Sequel and Paramount+ Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ a b "Breaking News - Stream "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" Beginning September 19 on Paramount+". The Futon Critic. September 18, 2023. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via CBS.
- ^ Idelson, Karen (July 16, 2023). "Why 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Got a Makeover With Brand New CG Animation Style". Variety. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Gardner, Chris (April 11, 2024). "'The Smurfs Movie' Sets Starry Cast to Join Rihanna; Dave Bautista, Eric Nam Board 'Airbender' Franchise". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c Massoto, Erick (November 1, 2023). "'TMNT' Director Promises Shredder Leading a "Villain-Forward" 'Mutant Mayhem 2'". Collider. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 28, 2024). "'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026". Variety. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
