Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies: Release Order

1990 - 20239 Films14h 9m3.6 Average

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has spanned multiple decades and reboots, making a complete chronological viewing experience complex. This release order watch list includes all theatrical films and direct-to-video releases, showcasing how the franchise has evolved from the gritty live-action films of the 1990s through various reimaginings.

While many of the films exist in separate continuities, this list allows you to experience the entire cinematic journey of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo across different eras and styles.

There are 2 other watch orders available - see the links up above.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

19901h 33m3.8
Science FictionActionAdventureComedyFamily
Director: Steve Barron
Cast: Brian Tochi, Josh Pais, Corey Feldman, Robbie Rist, Judith Hoag

Four teenage mutant turtles trained in martial arts by their rat sensei must unite to protect New York City from the evil Shredder and his criminal Foot Clan.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

19911h 28m3.4
Science FictionAdventureActionComedyFamily
Director: Michael Pressman
Cast: Brian Tochi, Laurie Faso, Robbie Rist, Adam Carl, Paige Turco

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face off against their nemesis Shredder in a battle for the mysterious ooze that gave them their powers. Shredder seeks to use the remaining canister to create his own army of mutant warriors.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

19931h 35m2.8
ActionAdventureComedyFamilyFantasyScience Fiction
Director: Stuart Gillard
Cast: Brian Tochi, Tim Kelleher, Corey Feldman, Robbie Rist, Paige Turco

The four ninja turtles travel back in time to feudal Japan, where they must use their martial arts skills to help a small village while facing legendary samurai warriors.

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TMNT

20071h 27m3.4
AdventureAnimationComedyFamily
Director: Kevin Munroe
Cast: James Arnold Taylor, Mitchell Whitfield, Nolan North, Mikey Kelley, Sarah Michelle Gellar

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have drifted apart following their victory over Shredder, but must reunite when mysterious supernatural threats emerge in New York City.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

20141h 41m3.2
Science FictionActionAdventureComedy
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Cast: Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, Megan Fox

Four mutant turtle brothers trained in martial arts emerge from the sewers of New York City to battle crime and protect their home from a dangerous kingpin.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

20161h 52m3.3
ActionAdventureComedyFamilyScience Fiction
Director: Dave Green
Cast: Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher, Megan Fox

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face their greatest challenge yet when Shredder teams up with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and mutant henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady. As they battle this new threat, an even more dangerous enemy emerges with plans for world domination.

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Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

20191h 27m4.2
AnimationScience FictionAdventureCrimeComedy
Director: Jake Castorena
Cast: Troy Baker, Eric Bauza, Darren Criss, Kyle Mooney, Baron Vaughn

Batman and his allies team up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to battle The Shredder, who has joined forces with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins in this animated crossover adventure.

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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

20221h 26m4.1
AnimationActionScience Fiction
Director: Andy Suriano
Cast: Ben Schwartz, Omar Benson Miller, Brandon Mychal Smith, Josh Brener, Haley Joel Osment

When a time traveler arrives with a dire warning about Earth's future, Leonardo must step up to lead his brothers in an epic battle against a terrifying alien invasion that threatens to destroy the world.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

20231h 40m4.2
AnimationComedyActionScience Fiction
Director: Jeff Rowe
Cast: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo Edebiri

The Turtle brothers emerge from hiding to win acceptance from New Yorkers as normal teenagers, but find themselves facing a mysterious crime syndicate and an army of mutants with help from their new friend April O'Neil.