What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Film · 2016
If you loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, start with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) — a series from the same story. Below: 2 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows across media.
If you enjoyed the vibrant blend of camaraderie and high-stakes action in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, these picks continue that dynamic.
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
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz · Book
Explores: Grief and loss, Last survivor, Urban decay.
Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows will appreciate this darker, character-focused evolution of the brotherhood and legacy established in the Turtles' cinematic world.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Ii—re-Evolution
Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz · Book
Explores: legacy, urban decay, vengeance.
Building on the team-based heroism of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, this story explores how a new generation carries on the legacy of the original heroes.
Series on the same thread
Teen Titans
Series · 2003
Shares a thread with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows: Teamwork.
Like the team dynamics in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, these heroes balance saving the planet with the lighthearted banter of a close-knit group.
Naruto Shippūden
Series · 2007
Explores: Coming of Age, Friendship, Determination.
The high-stakes battle against global threats in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows finds a perfect match in the intense ninja combat and villainous organizations here.
My Hero Academia
Series · 2016
Explores: Superpowers, Coming of Age, Hero Training.
If you loved the superhero training and team growth in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, this series offers a deeper look at developing extraordinary abilities.
Naruto
Series · 2002
Explores: Coming of Age, Underdog, Friendship.
Fans of the martial arts action in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows will enjoy watching this young ninja strive for recognition and power while protecting others.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The comedy and group dynamics that define the Turtles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows are mirrored in the improvised banter and adventurous spirit found here.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
If you connected with the witty, conversational rapport between the brothers in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, you will enjoy this deep dive into personality-driven comedy.
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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.
What is the plot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows?
In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, the turtles face Shredder after he escapes custody. He teams up with Baxter Stockman, Bebop, and Rocksteady to execute a world-domination plan, while the turtles must simultaneously contend with the arrival of the villainous Krang.
How does Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows compare to the 1987 animated series?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a live-action film that reimagines core elements from the franchise history. While the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series established many of these characters, the 2016 movie utilizes modern visual effects to depict the turtles and their classic adversaries.
Should I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows?
You do not need to watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze to understand Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows. These films are part of different cinematic continuities and do not share a connected narrative or timeline.