Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II Returns to Theaters for 35th Anniversary

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After the popular return of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie to theaters last year, Fathom Entertainment, Saga Arts, and Warner Bros. Pictures are bringing the sequel, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, back to the big screen. Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, the 1991 film has been restored in stunning 4K, giving both longtime fans and new audiences a chance to experience it like never before.

The 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie returned to theaters in August 2025 and earned $3.7 million domestically. It was originally only scheduled to play for two days, but because so many fans wanted to see Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, it stayed in theaters for a full four weeks. It seems like the excitement for the Turtles is back!

Get Ready For Some Nostalgia-Fueled Fun

There is something special about seeing your favorite childhood movie in theaters again

The strong response to the recent re-release shows people are eager to experience the movies they loved as kids in theaters. Nostalgia is a big draw, and many adults who grew up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now sharing that excitement with their own children, creating a new wave of fans.

A brand new short film, The Ninja Turtles: Revolutions, will be shown before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. It features TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman drawing and discussing the origins and story behind the Turtles. Any fan won’t want to miss this special feature, so be sure to arrive at the theater early!

The Enduring Power of TMNT

The characters have survived and thrived throughout the years

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began as a comic book and have become a huge franchise, appearing in movies, TV shows, and video games. These crime-fighting brothers are known for their humor and distinctive fighting moves, whether they’re portrayed with live actors or as animation. This combination of fun characters, exciting action, and memorable stunts – particularly in the first movies – is why the Ninja Turtles remain so popular after all these years.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are still popular today. Paramount is currently developing several new projects, including another live-action movie, and hopes the franchise will become as successful as the Sonic the Hedgehog films. Regardless of what happens next, fans are eager to revisit the classic movies that they grew up with.

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2026-01-30 19:58