Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 2
| Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | |
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| Season 2 | |
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| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Original network | Paramount+ |
| Original release | December 12, 2025 |
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The second and final season of the American animated television series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Serving as a spin-off of the 2023 film Mutant Mayhem, it follows the Turtles as they navigate their dual lives as both teenagers and heroes in New York City. The season was produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Point Grey Pictures, and animation studio Titmouse, with Christopher Yost and Alan Wan serving as showrunners.
Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, and Ayo Edebiri reprise their voice roles from Mutant Mayhem. The series was ordered for two seasons in July 2023 with Yost and Wan on board as showrunners. In November 2025, it was announced that the series was cancelled due to management shifts caused by the Paramount-Skydance merger, and that the second season would be its last.
The season was released on Paramount+ on December 12, 2025, and received three Annie Award nominations.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date | |
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| 13 | 1 | "Mutant Battle Arena" | Kevin Molina-Ortizst su | Christopher Yost | Richard Chi, Chris Luc, and Lyndsay Simpson | December 12, 2025 | |
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Raphael is extremely frustrated that his brothers don’t want him to always be fighting, and he finds comfort in the form of his new trainer, Spuds, who truly understands him. Little does Raph know, however, that Spuds is secretly a member of the Purple Dragons. Meanwhile, Bebop and Rocksteady are meeting people outside when two unknown assailants come from behind and place devices on the backs of their necks that brainwash them, forcing them to fight each other. The Turtles go investigate, but are unable to talk Bebop and Rocksteady out of their now-zombified state. After getting into another argument with Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo, Raph goes to train with Spuds again to blow off steam, and Spuds soon reveals that Kitsune, Angel, Hun and the other Purple Dragons are operating a mutant battle arena where he can feel free to fight whoever he wants. Genuinely excited, Raph asks to sign up. | |||||||
| 14 | 2 | "Mutantweight Title Bout" | Laura Gillest Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Matthew Bass | Sebrina Gao, William Shen, and Tim Yan | December 12, 2025 | |
| 15 | 3 | "Raph Fights Everyone" | Rie Kogast Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Ellie Guzman | Kyra Pescador, Andy Pineda, and Ed Raza | December 12, 2025 | |
| 16 | 4 | "The Island" | JJ Conwayst Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt | Richard Chi, Matthew Kim, and Lyndsay Simpson | December 12, 2025 | |
| 17 | 5 | "The Other Mutanimals" | Laura Gillest Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Felicia Ho | Sebrina Gao, William Shen, and Tim Yan | December 12, 2025 | |
| 18 | 6 | "The Rejects" | Rie Kogast Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Matthew Bass | Kyra Pescador, Andy Pineda, and Ed Raza | December 12, 2025 | |
| 19 | 7 | "Rise of the Night Ninja" | JJ Conwayst Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Ellie Guzman | Richard Chi, Matthew Kim, and Lyndsay Simpson | December 12, 2025 | |
| 20 | 8 | "The Night Ninja Returns" | Laura Gillest Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Rebecca Hoobler | Sebrina Gao, William Shen, and Tim Yan | December 12, 2025 | |
| 21 | 9 | "The Itching Scratch" | Rie Kogast Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Aliza & Talia Berger | Kyra Pescador, Andy Pineda, and Ed Raza | December 12, 2025 | |
| 22 | 10 | "Get Rod" | JJ Conwayst Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Mikey Levitt | Richard Chi, Matthew Kim, and Lyndsay Simpson | December 12, 2025 | |
| 23 | 11 | "The Unusual Suspects" | Laura Gillest Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Ellie Guzman | Sebrina Gao, William Shen, and Tim Yan | December 12, 2025 | |
| 24 | 12 | "The Big Muck" | Rie Kogast Kevin Molina-Ortizsu | Matthew Bass | Kyra Pescador, Andy Pineda, and Ed Raza | December 12, 2025 | |
Cast and characters
Main
- Micah Abbey as Donatello: The tech guru of the Turtles who uses a bō staff in combat. He has a liking for anime and video games.[1][2]
- Shamon Brown Jr. as Michelangelo: The fun-loving jokester of Turtles who uses nunchucks. He desires to be a stand-up comedian.[1][2]
- Nicolas Cantu as Leonardo: The leader of the Turtles who uses two katana. He has a romantic interest in April O'Neil.[1][2][3]
- Brady Noon as Raphael: The muscle of the Turtles who uses a pair of sai. He has a "fight first, ask questions later" attitude.[1][2][4]
- Ayo Edebiri as April O'Neil: A high school news reporter and human friend of the Turtles.[1][2]
- Splinter is a mutant rat and the adoptive father and mentor of the Turtles.[2] He was previously voiced by Jackie Chan in Mutant Mayhem, but only speaks in a gibberish language called "vermin" in Tales.[5] Fred Tatasciore provides the voice and is credited as "Splinter Vermin".[6]
Recurring
- Craig Robinson as Spuds: A gym owner who is a member of the Purple Dragons[7]
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Pigeon Pete: A mutant pigeon and member of the Mutanimals. He was mutated by a sample of Michelangelo's blood.
- Rose Byrne as Leatherhead: A mutant alligator and member of the Mutanimals, a group that allies with the Turtles. She used to be a member of Superfly's gang, the main villain in Mutant Mayhem.[7]
- Austin Post as Ray Fillet: A mutant manta ray and member of the Mutanimals. He used to be a member of Superfly's gang and mostly communicates by singing his name.[7]
- Natasia Demetriou as Wingnut: A mutant bat and the mechanical genius of the Mutanimals. She used to be a member of Superfly's gang and shares a close bond with Donatello.
- Alex Hirsch as Scumbug: A mutant cockroach who is Splinter's love interest.
- Carlin James and Jamila Velasquez as Hun and Angel: Members of the Purple Dragons.
- David Krumholtz as Knox: An investor in the Purple Dragons fighting arena.
- Seth Rogen as Bebop: A mutant warthog and former member of Superfly's gang.[7]
- Peter Stormare as Tokka: A mutant snapping turtle.[7]
- Ralph Ineson as Rahzar: A mutant wolf.[7]
- Kieran Culkin as Dr. Jordan Perry: The creator of Rahzar and Tokka[7]
- Fred Armisen as Scratch: A mutant cat who hates Splinter for scratching his eye.[7]
- Fred Tatasciore as Muckman / Roderick "Rod" Underwood Sr.: A multi-millionaire who later mutates into a garbage mutant.
- Pete Davidson as Rod Underwood, Jr.: A lazy rich kid and son of Rod Underwood Sr. who desires to be a mutant.[7]
- Alanna Ubach as Bishop: A brilliant inventor who is a part of the Earth Protective Force.
- Heidi Gardner and Ike Barinholtz as Maude and Todd Underwood: The daughter and son of Rod Sr. and Rod Jr.'s siblings[7]
Production
Development
In July 2023, Variety reported that a film sequel and two-season 2D animated television series follow-up for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem had been greenlit.[8] The series, titled Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was reported to act as a bridge between Mutant Mayhem and the film sequel,[8] which has been scheduled to release in theaters in 2026.[9][10] Christopher Yost and Alan Wan were announced as executive producers and showrunners.[8] In an August 2024 interview released in promotion of the first season, Yost said that he was unsure if there would be a second season though added that the team had plenty of ideas for one.[11] In the January 2025 issue of Toy World Magazine, Paramount confirmed that season 2 would debut later that year on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon.[12] In November 2025, it was announced the series was cancelled alongside Dora stemming from management shifts caused by the Paramount-Skydance merger, and the second season would be its final season.[13]
Casting and voice recording
The voice cast of the series includes Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon reprising their voice roles from Mutant Mayhem as the four Turtles,[8] and Ayo Edebiri reprising her role as April O'Neil.[14] Rose Bryne, Seth Rogen, Austin Post, and Pete Davidson reprised their voice roles from the film and the first season of the series.[7] Kieran Culkin, Craig Robinson, Ralph Ineson, Peter Stormare, Fred Armisen, Heidi Gardner, Ike Barinholtz joined the cast as new characters.[7]
Unlike with Mutant Mayhem, in which Abbey, Brown, Cantu, and Noon recorded their voice roles together, for Tales, they recorded independently from one another. The actors felt that the decision affected the way they performed and helped them dig deeper into their respective characters.[15] Splinter, who was previously voiced by Jackie Chan in Mutant Mayhem, only speaks in a gibberish language called "vermin" in Tales.[5] Fred Tatasciore provides the voice and is credited as "Splinter Vermin".[6]
Release
The season was released on Paramount+ on December 12, 2025.[16]
Reception
Critical response
Brian VanHooker of Polygon opined that the second season was a big step up from the first for its shift to character-focused story arcs, while still retaining the stronger qualities of its predecessor. He expressed great disappointment at the show's early cancellation and apprehension for the Mutant Mayhem iteration's future.[17]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Annie Awards | February 21, 2026 | Best TV/Media – Children | Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (for "Rise of the Night Ninja") | Pending | [18] |
| Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | JJ Conway and Kevin Molina-Ortiz (for "Rise of the Night Ninja") | Pending | |||
| Outstanding Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Richard Chi, Matthew Kim, Sheldon Vella, Lyndsay Simpson (for "Rise of the Night Ninja") | Pending |
References
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- ^ a b c d e f Felt, Klein (August 5, 2023). "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Cast & Characters: 16 Main Actors and Who They Play". The Direct. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan; Motamayor, Rafael (August 1, 2023). "The Only Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Character Guide You'll Need". /Film. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Kelley, Aidan (March 11, 2023). "'TMNT: Mutant Mayhem' Cast & Character Guide: Who Are the Voices Behind the Heroes in a Half Shell". Collider. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Stevens, Tim. "Tales of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles loses some turtle power". The Spool. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Yost, Christopher (August 9, 2024). "Leo Nardo Stands Alone!". Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Episode 1. Paramount+.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Season Two Theme Song & Intro Unveiled". NickAlive!. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Lang, Brent (July 26, 2023). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' Sequel and Paramount+ Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 28, 2024). "'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026". Variety. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Fuster, Jeremy (February 28, 2024). "Paramount Sets 'Ninja Turtles,' 'Paw Patrol' Sequel Release Dates in 2026". TheWrap. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Bennett, Tara (August 2, 2024). "Toon In: Animated TV Highlights for August, from Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Terminator Zero". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "Popular Is Paramount". Toy World Magazine. No. January 2025. January 9, 2025. p. 106. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 12, 2025). "'Dora' & 'Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Nick Animated Series Canceled Amid Programming Strategy Shift". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (February 8, 2024). "Paramount+ Unshells First Look at 'Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Animated Series". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
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- ^ Vejvoda, Jim (October 9, 2025). "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2 Exclusive Trailer". IGN. Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ VanHooker, Brian (December 20, 2025). "Paramount Plus just quietly release one lasts superhero gem for 2025". Polygon. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (January 5, 2026). "2026 Annie Awards Nominations: 'Elio,' 'KPop Demon Hunters' Lead Film Nods". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
