TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Seth Rogen's Animated Reboot Gets A Release Date

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Seth Rogen's Animated Reboot Gets A Release Date

There's a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, and producer Seth Rogen (Invincible) has now revealed the release date along with a cool little teaser image...

By JoshWilding - Jun 01, 2021 12:06 PM EST

It's been confirmed today that the heroes in a half shell will return to theaters in 2023. Seth Rogen took to Twitter to reveal that the CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot will arrive on August 11, 2023, and the actor and filmmaker even shared a glimpse inside Leonardo's notebook. 

That doesn't reveal much in terms of plot details, but you'll see some jokes about Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello, along with their friend April O'Neil (who is presumably confirmed for this movie now, which is no great surprise when the reporter has appeared in pretty much every iteration of the franchise).

Brendan O’Brien (Neighbors) penned the screenplay, while Rogen is producing alongside Evan Goldberg.

Jeff Rowe, who co-directed and wrote Netflix's The Mitchells vs. the Machines, is set to helm Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so there's arguably a much better creative team behind this reboot than the last two live-action efforts. They were produced by Michael Bay, and didn't really prove to be a hit with fans.

Returning to the franchise's animated roots is definitely interesting, and it's a shame in some ways that Paramount Pictures isn't considering another live-action take on the iconic team of ninjas. 

Check out Rogen's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles announcement below:
 

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Dredd97
Dredd97 - 6/1/2021, 12:10 PM
Sweet! Can't wait for this
grif
grif - 6/1/2021, 1:37 PM
@Dredd97 - looks like you have to. aug 2023?
dracula
dracula - 6/1/2021, 12:12 PM
If its half as good as Invincible, it will be the best Ninja Turtles movie we have gotten.

Would be cool if they based it more on the original comic
dracula
dracula - 6/1/2021, 12:14 PM
Seth Rogan keeps putting out these bad ass comic book adaptions.....

Where was this Seth Rogan when he made the Green Hornet?
That movie probably had Bruce Lee spinning in his grave
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/1/2021, 12:16 PM
The Mitchells vs The Machines was great. I finally checked it out tis weekend.

Hope we see some influence from the recent IDW run. Would love to see some Trail of Krang stuff
Repian
Repian - 6/1/2021, 12:18 PM
After Invincible, I trust Seth Rogen. This animated series will be a great success.

Also, I hope similar designs to these and I also want Seth Rogen to be the voice of Bebop
Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 6/1/2021, 4:12 PM
@Repian - bebop is black
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 6/1/2021, 12:18 PM
After The Boys and Invoncible, I’m sure Rogen and Goldberg will deliver a good TMNT. Plus, they got one of the directors of The Mitchells vs the Machines on board so it appears this is on the right track.

I’m sure this will be PG-13 (the last two movies were) but it’d be cool if they can draw influence from the original Eastman and Laird comics which were dark and gritty.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 6/1/2021, 12:22 PM
One of the episodes will be about the Turtles trying not to get caught getting stoned on Master Splinter's meditation herbs.
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 6/1/2021, 12:28 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - Mikey is already the stoner of the group.
KWilly
KWilly - 6/1/2021, 12:32 PM
I'm getting major Spider-Man Homecoming vibes from this. Hope it's good. I've always liked the Turtles
Henchman4Hire
Henchman4Hire - 6/1/2021, 12:35 PM
So wait...does the picture of Jennika in this article not have anything to do with what was announced?
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 6/1/2021, 12:37 PM
The Mitchells vs. The Machines was pretty enjoyable, had some pretty funny moments. Cautiously optimistic for this.
SKetCH
SKetCH - 6/1/2021, 1:05 PM
We haven't seen a good fight between the Turtles & Shredder since 1990 (movies, not shows - I'm very aware of the epic conclusion to 2012's incarnation)....

BUT... I think it would be really cool if we had teases of a big-bad in Sheedder, only for him to actually be the 1-on-1 threat in a sequel or trilogy finale. That's a big risk because we wouldn't even get there if the first were to fail.

I just want some world-building. There's too much rich lore in the TMNT world for any studio to try and cram it all into one film.

Take after the IDW's reincarnation spin, pull from the '87 cartoon's playfulness, honor the darkness of the original Mirage comics run, and ignore everything Michael Bay did & you're golden.
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/1/2021, 1:34 PM
Until I see trailer for this I’m nervous I saw green hornet movie it sucked
TheMapleSyrup
TheMapleSyrup - 6/1/2021, 5:06 PM
@dragon316 - I feel like Preacher, the Boys and Invincible are probably better representations of his comic book work
grif
grif - 6/1/2021, 1:39 PM
a looong way off. they need to release something now. like a concept art or something. or just not talk about the movie till its closer.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 6/1/2021, 1:51 PM
Cautiously curious about this.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 6/1/2021, 1:53 PM
I thought the last movie was actually pretty good since the Turtles were actually the focus and not Megan Fox but it just goes to show that you have to make a good first film otherwise even if you make a much superior sequel probably about half are not gonna care.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 6/1/2021, 3:45 PM
@Waddles - I'm slightly mixed on him but he's certainly better than Megan Fox. Will Arnett is still the best human character in both those films
Fares
Fares - 6/1/2021, 1:55 PM
At this point, I trust Seth Rogan with my life.
Stinkor1
Stinkor1 - 6/1/2021, 2:49 PM
I hope this show leads to a decent show of the best spin-off team ever.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/1/2021, 3:21 PM
I'm still surprised the live-action reboot got a sequel. Was fun it had Stephen Amell though.

Anyway, I think this is an IP that has a lot of potential, just sucks it's a two year wait to see if it fulfills that potemtial.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 6/1/2021, 3:30 PM
Seth “are you Jewish?” Rogen?
He needs help.
GwenLantern
GwenLantern - 6/2/2021, 1:31 AM
Gotta give props on the use of Jennika imagery. Looks like Josh just out-cooled Seth Rogan today. Whodathunkit?

I must point out: The chemicals on the page spell out "TMNTC". TMNT-C? Could this movie have a subtitle beginning with C? Or does this simply stand for Tennage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cartoon?
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