Summary

  • A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem video shows how the movie draws inspiration from the franchise's rich history of comic books, television, and toys.
  • The film features familiar characters like Splinter and April O'Neil, but sets itself apart by focusing on the Turtles as real teenagers and emphasizing comedy.
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is just the beginning, with a sequel and TV show already announced.

A new behind-the-scenes video from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem features Seth Rogen, TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, and others involved in the new film looking back on the franchise's comic book, television, and toy history. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the latest iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, taking a more comedic approach than previous installments. The film, which is now in theaters, is inspired by the many generations of the Turtles that have come before it.

Now, Paramount has posted a video about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, reflecting on the history of the decades-old franchise.

The video features Eastman and Rogen talking about their love for the Turtles and Mutant Mayhem. The video also features Mutant Mayhem producers James Weaver and Evan Goldberg, director Jeff Rowe, and stars Ice Cube (Superfly), and Shamon Brown Jr. (Michelangelo).

How Mutant Mayhem Is Inspired By TMNT History

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem showcases an origin story of sorts, as Michelangelo, Donatello (Micah Abbey), Leonardo (Nicolas Cantu), and Raphael (Brady Noon) become Ninja Turtles. The film features plenty of classic characters from the franchise, including Splinter (Jackie Chan), April O'Neil (Ayo Edebiri), and Baxter Stockman (Giancarlo Esposito). With a key cast full of classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters, the new movie has plenty of familiar faces.

The movie is also setting out to stand apart from other entries in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. This is done by making the Turtles feel like real teenagers, focusing on comedy more than just action. Coupled with a comic art style reminiscent of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to be crafting its own identity while paying homage to its past.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will also be the beginning of the next iteration of the Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 has already been announced, alongside a two-season TV show on Paramount+. With plenty of history to inspire it, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem will seemingly be a well-remembered entry in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.

Source: Paramount