Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem revitalized the iconic franchise, and TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 is already on the way. Mutant Mayhem, released in 2023, follows the familiar turtles as they make their big debut in New York City with the help of a human named April O’Neil. However, their start as the city’s secret crime-fighting forces gets off to a rocky start when an army of mutants attacks. Paramount has given Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Raphael the modern refresh they deserve, taking various elements that make the various TMNT properties so popular.

Once again in CGI form, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is based on a TMNT screenplay co-written by actor Seth Rogen, a self-proclaimed fan of the property. TMNT Mutant Mayhem’s soundtrack is even scored by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who are Academy Award-winning composers. Most interestingly, the turtles are voiced by teenage actors who are complete unknowns, which makes the TMNT movie feel youthful, something that the previous films lacked. The movie is the start of a new series for TMNT too, so questions about the Ninja Turtle’s future in Mutant Mayhem 2 are already arising.

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 Most Recent News

Release Date Is Announced

Though the sequel was announced before the first movie even premiered, the latest news sees TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 finally set a release date. The highly-anticipated CG animated sequel from Paramount is scheduled to arrive on October 9, 2026. While the date is over two years away, it does confirm that work is being done to bring the Turtles back to cinemas sooner rather than later. It has also been confirmed that the core four cast members, that being the Turtles themselves, will return along with their original voice actors.

TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 Release Date

The Turtles Leap Back Into Action In Late 2026

Though the date is a long way off, it has now been confirmed that Mutant Mayhem 2 is scheduled to arrive on October 9, 2026. This will mark a three-year wait between releases, but that is to be expected with a CG animated film. The care and craft that goes into making the new Turtles cannot be rushed, and like Sony’s Spider-Man animated films, the sequel to TMNT Mutant Mayhem will be worth the wait.

TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 Cast

The Turtles Are All Returning In The Sequel

Along with the movie’s release date, it was also confirmed that the titular Turtles would return en masse for the sequel, along with their original voice actors. This means Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon, who play Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael, respectively, will all be back. It’s also safe to assume that Jackie Chan’s TMNT character, the overprotective mutant rat Splinter, will return in the TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 cast.

Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem ending, Cynthia will have a much bigger role in the sequel too. Shredder joining the TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 2 cast is all but confirmed, but who will play the villain is anyone’s guess.

The cast of TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 is expected to include:

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 Story

What Happens Next For The Turtles?

A lot of the TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2 story is obvious, though there are a few gaps. The sequel’s villain will likely be Shredder, who will work closely with Cynthia and the TCRI to capture the Ninja Turtles. However, Shredder’s motivation for working with the TCRI still isn’t clear. Shredder’s motivation could just be power and money, but it could be something more personal given that he and Splinter have history. TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 2 will likely also cast a light on the truth about Cynthia’s identity and what her ultimate goal is.

The new TMNT TV show on Paramount+ is specifically designed to fill in the gaps between the movies, and the events of the series will inform the plot of Mutant Mayhem 2. The new series will see the Turtles hone their skills as crime fighters so that they can enter into the sequel will a bit more skill and preparedness to take on an even bigger threat.