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TMNT Movies in Order
Every Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theatrical movie in release order, spanning four unconnected continuities from the 1990 live-action original to 2023's animated Mutant Mayhem.
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Why this order?
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film catalog is not one timeline but four. Because each continuity reboots the characters from scratch, release order is the only sequence that makes sense, and it is the default here. Watching by release date lets you see how the brothers, Splinter, and Shredder have been reimagined across more than three decades of changing technology and tone.
The 1990s live-action trilogy is its own self-contained story: the gritty, Jim Henson-puppet original (1990), the lighter sequel The Secret of the Ooze (1991), and the time-traveling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993). The standalone CGI feature TMNT (2007) is a soft continuation in spirit but stands alone. The Michael Bay-produced reboot pairs the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Out of the Shadows (2016), and the animated Mutant Mayhem (2023) starts a fresh, teen-voiced continuity that leads into the Paramount+ series Tales of the TMNT.
The key gotcha is the two films simply titled "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." The 1990 version is the practical-effects original; the 2014 version is the motion-capture reboot. They share a name but nothing else, so check the year before you press play.
If you enjoy these, the Turtles share DNA with other comic-to-screen properties. Fans of the practical-effects era often pair the originals with Power Rangers and the 1990 Captain America, while the irreverent Mutant Mayhem sits comfortably alongside the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse style of stylized animation. For deeper lore, the various animated TV series predate every movie here.
Timeline 1990–2023
Every entry plotted by release year — see the gaps, clusters and revivals at a glance.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies are there?
There are seven theatrical TMNT movies: the 1990s live-action trilogy (1990, 1991, 1993), the standalone CGI film TMNT (2007), the 2014 reboot and its sequel Out of the Shadows (2016), and the animated Mutant Mayhem (2023).
What order should I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in?
Watch in release order: the 1990 original, The Secret of the Ooze (1991), and TMNT III (1993), then TMNT (2007), the 2014 reboot, Out of the Shadows (2016), and Mutant Mayhem (2023). Each continuity stands alone, so you can also pick a single era.
Are the TMNT movies all connected?
No. They span four separate continuities: the 1990s live-action trilogy, the 2007 CGI film, the 2014-2016 Bay reboot, and the 2023 animated Mutant Mayhem. None share a timeline.
Why are there two movies called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
The 1990 film is the original live-action movie with practical Jim Henson puppets. The 2014 film is a separate motion-capture reboot. They share a title but are unrelated, so check the year.
Which TMNT movie should I start with?
For nostalgia, start with the 1990 original. For modern animation, start with Mutant Mayhem (2023). Both work as standalone entry points since each continuity is independent.
Is Mutant Mayhem a sequel to the 2014 movies?
No. Mutant Mayhem (2023) is a fresh animated reboot with a new style and a real teenage voice cast. It launches its own continuity that continues in the Paramount+ series Tales of the TMNT.
Last updated · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, Wikidata
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