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Paramount Unveils Multiyear TMNT Expansion With Preschool Series, Book Releases, Mattel Toys and Themed Pizzerias

The studio signals a family-first TMNT strategy under Skydance, prioritizing coordinated content, merchandise and real-world experiences.

Overview

  • Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles, a 30‑episode CG preschool series of roughly four‑minute shorts, will launch on YouTube in 2026 from Nickelodeon Digital Studio.
  • Publishing plans include an adult prose adaptation of The Last Ronin from Abrams in June and a middle‑grade illustrated novel, Splinter’s Dojo, from Scholastic in September.
  • Mattel will become the global master toy partner in 2027, producing action figures and more, including lines tied to Mutant Mayhem 2 and the 2028 live‑action/CG hybrid film.
  • TMNT‑themed pizzerias are slated to open later this year in Santa Monica, Monterrey and São Paulo as part of new real‑world brand experiences.
  • Paramount set film timelines for Mutant Mayhem 2 in 2027 and a new live‑action/CG hybrid in 2028; the previously planned R‑rated Last Ronin movie remains shelved, with original April O’Neil actor Judith Hoag saying she was approached to appear.