If you loved
TMNT
Kevin Munroe · Film · 2007
What hooked you in TMNT was the way you navigated the delicate balance between high-stakes heroic action and fractured family dynamics.
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
The Shadowhunter Chronicles
Cassandra Clare · Book · 2007
Like the estranged brothers in TMNT, the characters here must reconcile their personal fractures while facing a world-ending threat that requires them to set aside their internal conflicts.
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
You will appreciate how this story mirrors the teamwork and persistent battle against evil found in TMNT, focusing on how a band of allies overcomes their individual fears together.
Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #8)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
This narrative echoes the family-centric struggle of TMNT, emphasizing how characters must reevaluate their roles and responsibilities to one another while navigating the complex drama of their shared lives.
Warriors
Erin Hunter · Book · 2003
Just as the turtles grapple with their unique identities and duty to protect, this series explores the intense loyalty and survival instincts required when your chosen family faces dark forces.
Series on the same thread
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Series · 1987
This series serves as the foundational origin for the brotherhood you enjoyed in TMNT, highlighting the exact moment these mutant animals became a team united against a common enemy.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
While the format differs from TMNT, you will recognize the underlying exploration of how individuals form deep, lasting bonds and navigate the complications of their social and professional circles.
Monday Morning Podcast
Podcast
If you enjoyed the casual, conversational chemistry between the brothers in TMNT, you will find a similar sense of unfiltered, off-the-cuff camaraderie in these observational rants about the world.
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Common questions
Is TMNT (2007) a direct sequel to the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie?
No, TMNT (2007) is a standalone animated film directed by Kevin Munroe. While it features the same iconic characters, it functions as a separate narrative focusing on the Turtles after the defeat of Shredder rather than continuing the specific continuity of the 1990 live-action film.
What order should I watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?
You should watch the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film first, as it introduces the origin story of the team. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is the direct sequel to that film and follows the events established in the first installment.
Does the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series connect to the plot of the 2007 TMNT movie?
The 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series does not connect to the plot of the 2007 TMNT movie. The 2007 film is a self-contained story about the brothers growing apart as a family after defeating Shredder, while the 1987 series features its own independent continuity.
Is TMNT (2007) about the Turtles fighting Shredder?
No, TMNT (2007) takes place after the defeat of Shredder. The story focuses on the Turtles struggling to stay together as a family while their sensei, Splinter, investigates strange events occurring in New York City that threaten their peace after their old arch nemesis is already gone.