The latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film, Mutant Mayhem, produced by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, has made history in the franchise by achieving an outstanding Rotten Tomatoes score.
After a seven-year hiatus from theaters, the animated epic has rekindled the franchise’s magic with its captivating visuals and nostalgic charm.
Paramount, capitalizing on the positive reception, has not only greenlit a sequel but also sanctioned two seasons of an animated TV series set in the “Mutant Mayhem” universe.
Franchise-Defining Score:
Mutant Mayhem has soared to new heights, claiming the highest-reviewed theatrically released Turtles movie on Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive 95% Tomatometer score.
This accomplishment dethrones the 1990 classic, which held a lackluster 42% score. The franchise’s cinematic history has been rocky, with an average score of 31.6% for the previous six films.
The stellar rating of Mutant Mayhem elevates this average to 40.7%, marking a significant improvement.
Implications of Success:
The critical acclaim of Mutant Mayhem signifies a promising future for the Turtles’ iteration. Drawing parallels to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which initially gained a cult following before its sequel’s massive success, the Turtles’ franchise could follow a similar trajectory.
The already-approved sequel holds the potential to be the franchise’s mainstream breakthrough, much like the Spider-verse sequel. As fans continue to champion the film, it is clear that this version of the Turtles is here to stay.
With a record-breaking Rotten Tomatoes score and a sequel in the works, Mutant Mayhem has rejuvenated the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise.
The film’s success promises a lasting presence for these Heroes in a Half-Shell, potentially echoing the trajectory of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
As critical acclaim and audience praise converge, the future shines bright for the Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is currently captivating audiences in theaters worldwide.