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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Film · 2016
If the camaraderie and high-stakes battles of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows hooked you, these team-driven adventures will keep you entertained.
Start with the source
The source
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Series · 1987
Adaptation
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Film · 1990
Adaptation
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Michael Pressman · Film · 1991
Books on the same thread
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
Just as the heroes in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows rely on their brotherhood to defeat villains, the Supa Buddies provide that same teamwork-focused heroism.
Captain Underpants
Dav Pilkey · Book · 1997
Fans of the lighthearted heroics in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows will enjoy this story about ordinary individuals transformed into unlikely defenders against nefarious robot henchmen.
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Cassandra Clare · Book · 2007
If you enjoyed the group dynamics in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, you will appreciate how this narrative centers on a close-knit team battling world-ending threats.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
This story mirrors the character-driven teamwork found in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows as the Supa Buddies confront new supervillains while navigating their own personal challenges.
Series on the same thread
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
Tommy Andreasen · Series · 2012
The dynamic between the ninjas in this series perfectly captures the cooperative spirit and shared destiny that defined the brotherhood in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Joshua Fine · Series · 2010
Much like the squad in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, these heroes realize that they are only capable of stopping global threats when they fight together.
Steins;Gate
Series · 2011
If you enjoyed the science-heavy plot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, you will appreciate this story about a group of friends fighting against a dangerous organization.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adam Muto · Series · 2023
This multiverse adventure captures the same sense of an existential threat that the turtles faced in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows while emphasizing personal growth and redemption.
Podcasts on the same thread
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
If Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows hit, Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks shares the thread.
Business Wars
Audible · Podcast · 2026
If Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows hit, Business Wars shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows a direct sequel to the 1990 movie?
No, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is not a sequel to the 1990 film. The 1990 movie and its follow-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, belong to a separate film series from the 2016 production.
Does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows feature the same Shredder as the 1987 TV series?
While both productions feature Shredder as a primary antagonist, the version in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a distinct iteration. The 1987 TV series presents a different continuity and character design compared to the 2016 film.
What order should I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and the older movies?
You can watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows independently of the earlier films. The 1990 movie and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze are separate adaptations, so they do not share a narrative timeline with the 2016 film.
Are Bebop and Rocksteady in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows?
Yes, Bebop and Rocksteady appear in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows as dimwitted henchmen. They join forces with the supervillain Shredder and the scientist Baxter Stockman to assist in a plan to take over the world.