‘The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’/’Home Alone Crossover’ You Never Knew You Wanted Has Just Been Announced

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Good news for TMNT fans! While we’ll have to wait until 2027 for the full sequel to *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*, we’re getting a new short film this holiday season! *Variety* reports that *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey* will play before *The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants* when it hits theaters on December 19th, 2025. The short continues the story from the first movie and finds our heroes in New Jersey, investigating a company that’s using their likeness without permission. It sounds like a fun little adventure to tide us over!

Kent Sazi, the director, explained his vision for blending the classic Ninja Turtles stories with the lighthearted feel of 1990s family comedies like *Home Alone* and *Home Alone 2: Lost in New York* – a combination reflected in the Turtles’ new short. Sazi, who grew up a fan of both franchises, described the project as a chance to merge those influences. He noted the Turtles are usually focused on serious survival, but in this case, their challenge is simply navigating the New Jersey Turnpike. Sazi also discussed his intention to place the Turtles in a fresh setting, hoping it will lead to more exciting adventures down the line.

We wanted to pay tribute to the Ninja Turtles’ roots while also imagining them in a completely new setting. New Jersey felt like the ideal location because it’s right next to New York City, but it has its own unique vibe and challenges that will push the turtles in interesting ways. I think fans are ready for a fresh take on these characters. We’ll always cherish the turtles’ connection to New York, but moving the story to an unexpected place allows for new jokes, higher stakes, and exciting visuals. If this movie resonates with audiences, we’d love to continue exploring this approach.

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It might seem surprising, but a crossover between the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* and *Home Alone* isn’t the most unusual team-up for the pizza-loving heroes. Both *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* and the original *Home Alone* debuted in 1990 and quickly became favorites for a whole generation of kids. Now, there’s a lot of excitement around *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey*, an animated short that’s been selected as one of the year’s most innovative animated films by *Variety*’s Pencils and Pixels series. The short is expected to combine animated characters with incredibly realistic backgrounds, creating a visually striking effect. According to creator Sazi, the goal was to make the turtles stand out against a setting that feels almost *too* real, turning even everyday objects like pizza slices and sewer lids into characters themselves.

The short film *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey* playfully comments on how much money the franchise has made from toys and merchandise. What started as a small, independent comic book became a huge success thanks to Playmates Toys, turning the Turtles into the popular heroes we know today. The film’s premise—the Turtles battling someone who wants to profit off their image—creates opportunities for some funny moments in this seven-minute adventure.

The latest addition to the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* universe is *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Chrome Alone 2: Lost in New Jersey*. Even though it’s been four years since the first *Mutant Mayhem* film, Paramount Pictures has consistently kept these versions of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo relevant. The animated series, *Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, premiered on Paramount+ on August 9, 2024, and has already been picked up for another season. The sequel to *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem* is scheduled to be released on September 17, 2027.

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2025-10-07 03:32