‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2’ Moves Up to August 2027

Hollywood Reporter

by Aaron Couch

February 21, 2026

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Paramount has announced that the release date for *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2* has been moved up to August 13, 2027, from its original date of September 17, 2027. This sequel follows the successful global gross of $181.9 million by its predecessor, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*, which adopted a younger tone and helped reinvigorate the franchise. The film's humor and stylish animation were well-received, as noted by *The Hollywood Reporter*. Jeff Rowe returns to direct the sequel, with Kyler Spears and Yashar Kassai co-directing. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Josh Fagen, and Ramsay McBean are producing. While details about the characters in the upcoming film are scarce, Rowe previously explained that avoiding key villain Shredder allowed for a more focused story, emphasizing the Turtles' dynamic and introducing new elements to engage both younger audiences and nostalgic fans. Paramount's renewed focus on *Ninja Turtles* extends beyond the sequel. The studio is developing a live-action/CGI hybrid

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/21/2026