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Geek Tyrant
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Paramount's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM 2 Pushed From 2026 to 2027 — GeekTyrant
Bad news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans hoping to see them battle the Shredder anytime soon because Paramount Pictures has officially pushed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 all the way to September 17, 2027. That's nearly a full year past its original October 2026 date. The delay stems from what sounds like a case of major production gridlock. The sequel, like its predecessor, is relying on an international animation pipeline, with Mikros Animation in Paris (the team behind Plankton: The Movie ) and Cinesite in Montreal ( The Addams Family 2, Iwájú ) returning to craft that really cool animation style fans loved. Apparently, those schedules are now bumping into real-world constraints. The first Mutant Mayhem ended with a post-credits teaser that had Turtleheads losing their minds with a shadowy silhouette of Shredder looming over New York, summoned by the mysterious Cynthia Utrom to take on the brothers. Director Jeff Rowe has hinted that the sequel won't hold back when it comes to the legendary villain, explaining: 'Shredder is just a great character. He's an iconic, classic, loved character. He's like the Joker. You know who he is, even if you're not a fan of the source material. 'I think we definitely wanna do a villain-forward film.' But he also emphasized story above spectacle: 'We're currently trying to make decisions about that, but those decisions for us as filmmakers are always going to come from the place of what tells the best story, specifically about our main characters, the Turtles.' And there's good reason for Paramount to invest more time. Mutant Mayhem , co-written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, was a modest hit earning $180.5 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, but it hit a sweet spot with critics and audiences alike, re-energizing the franchise with a raw, youthful vibe that set it apart from previous iterations. Fans don't have to wait until 2027 for more pizza-powered action because there's an animated series you can watch, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , a 12-episode show on Paramount+, picks up directly after the events of the movie. It brings back the original voice cast of Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Brady Noon, Nicolas Cantu, and Ayo Edebiri, so the tone and energy carry over seamlessly. Even better, a second season is already on the way in 2025, though no release date has been announced yet. So while the big-screen return is a ways off, there's plenty of Turtle content to keep fans shell-deep in action for the next few years.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Legend of Aang delayed to October 2026 as TMNT sequel moves to 2027
Paramount Pictures has shifted its release schedule for several major animated films. The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, the highly anticipated follow-up to the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender series, will now debut on October 9, 2026, instead of the originally planned January 30 date. The film will feature voice talents Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, and Eric Nam, with Lauren Montgomery and William Mata directing. The animated feature takes place years after the 2005 Nickelodeon series, which followed Aang, a 12-year-old Avatar mastering all four elements to save the world from the Fire Nation. The delay is expected to give more time for post-production and enhance fan expectations. Meanwhile, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 has also been delayed. Previously slated for October 9, 2026, it will now hit theaters on September 17, 2027. Directed by Jeff Rowe and produced by Point Grey Pictures, the sequel follows the success of 2023's Mutant Mayhem. To bridge the two films, a spinoff series titled Tales of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will launch on Paramount+, with original voice actors Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon returning. On a more positive scheduling note, Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie will now release one week earlier, on July 24, 2026. The voice cast includes Jameela Jamil, Terry Crews, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg, and Bill Nye. The film is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and Nickelodeon Movies. These changes reflect Paramount's evolving animation strategy and the growing demand for expanded universes in family-friendly franchises.
Gizmodo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The New ‘Last Airbender' and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Animated Films Have Been Delayed
'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' and the sequel to 'Mutant Mayhem' have both been pushed back. Two of your most anticipated animated movies have been delayed. The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, the new film directed by Lauren Montgomery and William Mata, was supposed to be out on January 30, 2026, but has now been pushed back to October 9, 2026. Plus, the sequel to the incredible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, originally scheduled for that October date, has been delayed an entire year. It'll now be out on September 17, 2027. But don't worry, Paramount helped those bitter pills go down by announcing Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie has been moved up a week. It'll now come out July 24, 2026. All this is from The Hollywood Reporter, which cites 'delays in animation physical production.' Basically, the filmmakers need more time. That's always the silver lining with delays like this. The filmmakers have more time to make their movies as good as possible. And, when it comes to franchises like Airbender and Ninja Turtles, we all want the films to be as good as possible. And yet it's still frustrating, especially for fans of Mutant Mayhem who have a movie to look at as a standard. That's not something you can say for a theatrical, animated Airbender film. Though based on all iterations of the show, expectations are probably even higher. There's no word on anyone new involved with Mutant Mayhem 2. It's just expected to bring back everyone from the first movie such as director Jeff Rowe. The Legend of Ang will feature the voices of Dave Bautista, Eric Nam, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza and Steven Yeun. Here's your first look at the logo. THE LEGEND OF AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER – only in theatres October 9, 2026. — Paramount Pictures (@ParamountPics) May 16, 2025 Are you more excited for one of these films over the other? And yes, we count Paw Patrol in that mix. For me, personally, I've rarely been as surprised by a movie as Mutant Mayhem, so even if it takes another year, making something even half that good will be worth it.
