Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is getting a Paramount Plus sequel show, and it looks gorgeous

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is in the same universe as last year’s movie

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Fans of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesare in for a treat this summer asParamount Plusis gearing up to launch a brand new series calledTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The official announcement came froma tweetfrom the @TMNTMovie X/Twitter account, which was accompanied by a teaser trailer (see below) that’s already got us excited about the new show.

This latest addition to the TMNT universe is another collaborative effort between Nickelodeon and Paramount Plus studios. From what we can tell so far, it’s going to deliver the beloved mix of colorful action, sharp wit, and humor that we’ve always associated with the franchise. One of the highlights from the preview includes Michelangelo using a hand-dryer in a creative attempt to fend off a bad robot, which prompted a couple of giggles in our office.

While we don’t have specific details about the plot just yet, the teaser suggests we’ll be moving away from the turtles’ traditional sewer-bound adventures now they’ve achieved a level of fame, with characters voicing lines like “everyone loves us,” “we’re superstars,” and “we’re heroes”. However, this newfound celebrity status may not come without its challenges – a run-in with a robot looks like the first they’ll need to face.

your delivery is here! and a little early 👀🍕 Tales of the #TMNT, a new series coming this summer to @paramountplus for all the mutants in your family. pic.twitter.com/yTDBuRNtkBFebruary 8, 2024

The trailer makes it clear thatTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesis from the same universe asTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, but we’re yet to see how closely the storylines will intersect. Regardless, it’s a clever cross-promotion for the movie, which is already available on Paramount Plus, potentially attracting a wider audience to both the film and the series.

Although an exact release date has yet to be announced, we’d bet that the new Tales of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesseries will premiere on thebest streaming servicein time for the summer break, around June or July potentially.

Are we all cowabunga-d out?

The TMNT franchise has undergone several transformations and reboots over the years. Every time a new set of creators take the helm, they introduce fresh narratives and characters while (for the most part) retaining the core of what fans love about the franchise.

With the announcement that theTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesseries is set to premiere on Paramount Plus closely following on the heels of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemmovie, the big question is: is there room for this new series, or are we facing TMNT fatigue?

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At one point, the prospect of yet another reboot could have seemed like overkill. The TMNT universe has been explored through all sorts of mediums over the years, including comics, animated series, and films, each bringing a unique spin on the characters with varying levels of success – like Michael Bay’s gritty (but ultimately, disappointing) duology,Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

However, despite the potential for saturation, there’s something we love about the TMNT story that makes each take feel fresh and engaging. Perhaps the enduring appeal is due to nostalgia, especially for those who grew up loving earlier animations of the franchise (hi!). But each new version of TMNT also serves as a gateway for different generations, inviting new audiences to delve into the pizza-eating, crime-fighting adventures – with the new series likely to make ourbest Paramount Plus showslist.

Because whether you’re also a long-term fan or brand-new to TMNT, there’s a treasure trove of content that spans decades for you to delve back into it. In fact, revisiting the original movies and some of the earliest series is a fun and nostalgic experience, as well as a reminder as to why theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave remained a cultural phenomenon all these years later.

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Becca is a contributor to TechRadar, a freelance journalist and author. She’s been writing about consumer tech and popular science for more than ten years, covering all kinds of topics, including why robots have eyes and whether we’ll experience the overview effect one day. She’s particularly interested in VR/AR, wearables, digital health, space tech and chatting to experts and academics about the future. She’s contributed to TechRadar, T3, Wired, New Scientist, The Guardian, Inverse and many more. Her first book, Screen Time, came out in January 2021 with Bonnier Books. She loves science-fiction, brutalist architecture, and spending too much time floating through space in virtual reality.

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