Paramount has released a new video today, ahead of the August 2 release date for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. This video reveals the origin story for the titular team in the animated reboot, staying true to the comics. The film, led by Seth Rogen, delves into the early crime-fighting days of the Ninja Turtles in New York City. The voice cast features talented newcomers Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon as the Turtles, alongside established stars such as Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph in supporting roles.
In 30 seconds,
How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem's Origin Story Compares To The Comics
showcases the transformation of a rat and four baby turtles due to exposure to radioactive ooze in the sewers. As a result, a remarkable family of "Turtle Tots" and their adoptive father, Splinter (voiced by Jackie Chan), emerges. Once the turtles reach their teenage years, Splinter imparts his knowledge of ninjutsu upon them.The origin story portrayed in the recent video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem pays homage to the original Mirage comics by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, which were first published in 1984. The narrative revolves around four infant turtles who come into contact with a container of enigmatic, luminous green substance from a nearby research lab, inadvertently dropped into the sewers. This exposure leads to their transformation into hybrid beings, combining human and turtle characteristics. Within the comics, Splinter, previously the pet rat of a martial artist named Hamato Yoshi, also encounters this mutagen, undergoing a drastic change into a colossal rat. He then imparts his knowledge of ninjutsu, the art of stealth and combat, to the newly formed Turtles.
The origin story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise laid the groundwork for its expansion into numerous TV shows, movies, and other media. While the original Mirage comics delivered a gritty and unconventional narrative, subsequent adaptations incorporated changes to adopt a more lighthearted tone. However, the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem seems to embrace the original origin story, which is welcome news for comic enthusiasts seeking accuracy.