Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)

Released: 2023-07-31 Recommended age: 8+ IMDb 7.2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Movie details

  • Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Science Fiction
  • Director: Jeff Rowe
  • Main cast: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo Edebiri
  • Country / region: Canada, France, United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2023-07-31

Story overview

This animated film follows four teenage mutant turtle brothers who have been sheltered from human society. With the help of their new friend April O'Neil, they attempt to gain acceptance through heroic actions while facing a mysterious crime syndicate. Their adventure escalates when they encounter an army of mutants, testing their abilities and teamwork.

Parent Guide

Animated action-comedy with cartoon violence and themes of acceptance, suitable for most children ages 8 and up with parental guidance.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Cartoonish martial arts action, fighting sequences, and peril situations. Characters are in danger but recover quickly with no graphic consequences.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some mutant creatures and action sequences may be intense for very young viewers, but nothing is truly frightening.

Language
Mild

Occasional mild language and crude humor typical of teenage characters.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity present.

Substance use
None

No substance use depicted.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Some moments of tension and excitement during action sequences, but overall lighthearted tone.

Parent tips

This PG-rated animated action-comedy features cartoonish martial arts violence, mild peril, and some comedic crude humor typical of the franchise. The mutant characters and action sequences may be intense for very young viewers, but the overall tone is lighthearted with themes of friendship and acceptance. Parents should be aware of some mild language and comedic moments that reference teenage behavior.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss how the turtles are different from humans but want to be accepted. During viewing, point out how the characters work together as a team. Afterward, talk about what it means to be a hero and how we can accept people who are different from us. Ask your child how they might help someone feel included.

Parent follow-up questions

  • Which turtle was your favorite?
  • What was the funniest part of the movie?
  • How did the turtles help each other?
  • What makes someone a good friend?
  • What colors did you see in the movie?
  • Why do you think the turtles wanted to be accepted by humans?
  • How did April help the turtles?
  • What does it mean to be a hero?
  • How did the turtles work as a team?
  • What would you do if you met someone who looked different?
  • What challenges did the turtles face because they were different?
  • How did the movie show the importance of teamwork?
  • What does 'acceptance' mean to you?
  • How did the characters grow during the movie?
  • What makes someone a true friend versus just an acquaintance?
  • How does the movie explore themes of identity and belonging?
  • What societal messages about acceptance does the film convey?
  • How do the turtles balance their unique abilities with wanting to be normal?
  • What does the movie suggest about the nature of heroism?
  • How might this story relate to real-world experiences of being different?

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