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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies in order

Last updated: June 29 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been kicking shell on the big screen since 1990, spawning multiple film series across entirely different continuities. From the beloved live-action classic trilogy to the high-energy Mutant Mayhem reboot, here's how to navigate every TMNT movie.

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo have been cultural icons for decades, and their movie outings reflect nearly every era of blockbuster filmmaking. Unlike franchises with one continuous timeline, the TMNT movies exist across several separate continuities, which means watch order depends on which version you want to experience — or whether you want to watch them all.

🕐 Release Order

Watching all TMNT films in release order gives you the full journey of the franchise across multiple eras and creative visions.

  1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
  2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
  3. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
  4. TMNT (2007)
  5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
  6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
  7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

It's worth noting that these films span three distinct continuities: the classic live-action trilogy (1990–1993), the CGI film (2007), the Michael Bay-produced reboot (2014–2016), and the animated Mutant Mayhem universe (2023). Each reboot starts fresh, so you can also enjoy each group independently.

📖 Story Chronology

Within each continuity, the films follow a direct narrative sequence. Because the universes don't connect, chronological order within each continuity is the same as release order for each group.

  1. Classic Trilogy – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
  2. Classic Trilogy – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
  3. Classic Trilogy – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)
  4. Standalone CGI – TMNT (2007)
  5. Bay Reboot – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
  6. Bay Reboot – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
  7. New Animated Universe – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For newcomers or families, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) is the ideal entry point — it's fresh, funny, and visually stunning. If you want the nostalgic experience, start with the original 1990 film, which remains one of the best superhero team movies of its era. The Bay reboot (2014–2016) is entertaining if you enjoy modern action spectacle. TMNT (2007) bridges the classic era with contemporary animation style and is worth a watch for devoted fans.

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