: Based on the 2020 graphic novel by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the story is set in a dystopian future New York City where only one Ninja Turtle remains to avenge his fallen brothers and Master Splinter.
: While not officially canceled forever, sources like Variety suggest it is a project Paramount may revisit much later. What to Expect from the Story : Based on the 2020 graphic novel by
: Paramount Pictures announced the project in April 2024 with Walter Hamada producing and Tyler Burton Smith writing the script. If the project eventually moves forward, it will
If the project eventually moves forward, it will likely follow the core themes of the comic: TMNT: THE LAST RONIN Official Movie (2026) Update If the project eventually moves forward
The movie is one of the most talked-about projects in the franchise, though its current status is officially on hold as of late 2025. Originally planned as a dark, R-rated live-action adaptation of the popular IDW comic series, it was intended to be a departure from the family-friendly tone of previous films. Film Overview & Status
: Reports from November 2025 indicated that the film was paused in favor of a "more family-friendly" live-action reboot similar to the Sonic the Hedgehog movie series.