Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesis one of those franchises that has defied fate itself. Despite being a property that oozes the ’80s at its very core, every decade since has seen at least a respectably well-received modern resurgence in some form or another. Well, it looks like the new ’20s are no different.
Netflix has just revealed the trailer for its upcoming animated feature,Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, and no, it’s notthat Seth RogenTMNTfilm. It looks just as ambitious and adrenaline-filled as its title is questionably long, and that means it’s more than just some attempt to cash in on nostalgia. Based on theRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesanimated series, the upcoming movie looks like it will capture the high-octane action of its namesake. However, anyone who might have brushed off the series might want to take a second look now.
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The trailer seesa time-traveling Casey Jonescoming back to warn the titular turtles about a future threat by a familiar-looking alien species known as the Krang. Set 2 years after the finale of Nickelodeon’sRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the film sees the team of heroes facing off against its biggest challenge yet as Leo must stand up to lead his brothers Raph, Donnie, and Mikey to victory. It may not sound like the most inspired idea, at least to anyone familiar withTMNT, but it certainly seems to have a lot going for it.
For starters, the cast from theRise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesseries has returned to reprise their roles in the movie. This includes Ben Schwartz (Leonardo), Omar Benson Miller (Raphael), Brandon Mychal Smith (Michelangelo), Josh Brenner (Donatello) Kat Graham (April O’Neil), and Eric Bauza (Splinter). As for new voices, Haley Joel Osment is on board to play Casey Jones while some sharp-eared viewers may recognize the unmistakable tones ofOur Flag Means Deathstar Rhys Darbyas villain Hypno-Potamus.
Fans of the series will likely be pleased to see the voice cast all back together after the show ended in 2020. But that’s not all the film has to offer, as the animation itself also looks to be well worth the price of admission. Matching that of the recent series, it captures the chaotic nature fans have come to expect from theTMNTfranchise, all the while maintaining a vibe all its own.
There are plenty of reasons why theSaturday morning cartoon mainstayTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise continues to thrive, and its uncanny ability to adapt itself into the mainstream of any given time is a big part of that. The film looks like even newcomers will be able to enjoy it, and that’s definitely one more point in its favor. So keep an eye out for when it drops in the not-too-distant future.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Moviewill premiere on August 5th, 2022, on Netflix.
