Plot details for the sequel are being kept under wraps for the time being. The first movie concluded with a tease of what’s to come: namely, the Turtles’ arch-nemesis, Shredder. When /Film’s own Ethan Anderton spoke to director Jeff Rowe last year, the filmmaker expressed excitement about getting to introduce the villain in the sequel:
“Shredder is so cool. I can’t wait to introduce that character and figure out that character and design that character and figure out how the camera’s going to move for that character. And I think also just seeing — it was a minute before we started recording all of the Turtles together at the same time, and that’s when the movie really came alive. And I’m going to be excited to start there on this one and then see where we get to by the end.”
“Mutant Mayhem” was a solid hit for Paramount, taking in $180 million worldwide against a $70 million budget. But the movie made a lot more money off of merchandise, particularly toy sales. As such, the studio is eager to keep this iteration of the franchise going. So don’t be surprised if the heroes in a half-shell have a strong presence between now and 2026, be it on TV, in comics, or in video games.
Look for the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel on October 9, 2026.
