Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Sets Impressive Record
Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just set an impressive record as the first animated movie not from Disney or Universal — and not based on a Marvel superhero — to break into the $100 million club in the domestic box office. According to Box Office Mojo, the newest feature about four mutant ninja brothers has generated $137.6 million worldwide, including $100.6 million in North America.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem has become the first non-Disney, non-Universal, and non-Marvel-superhero animated movie to make over $100 million domestically.
Created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been captivating audiences for decades, and their newest animated iteration is no exception. Following a solid $28 million box office debut, the newest film, Mutant Mayhem, is crushing it with audiences and critics alike.
It’s already one of the most successful animated features not made by Disney, Pixar, or Universal, and it’s been out for less than a month. With more time, Mutant Mayhem might become one of the top-grossing animated feature films of all time. It would just have to beat Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, which made a total of $528,583,774 globally, to make it into the top 50.
This could likely happen. Director Jeff Rowe’s animated winner continues to draw in crowds.
It seems there are enough theatergoers to go around because even with Blue Beetle’s $83 million in box office tickets sold and Barbie’s $1.3 billion, Mutant Mayhem’s numbers continue to grow.
While this figure might not compete with giants like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which raked in a massive $1.35 billion and has currently overtaken Frozen as the third most popular animated feature of all time, what’s truly noteworthy is that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem was a low budget feature, only costing $70 million to make. This means it’s well on its way to becoming a significantly lucrative venture for Nickelodeon indeed.
Even with fierce competition like Barbie and Blue Beetle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is standing its ground. It seems there are enough theatergoers to go around because even with Blue Beetle’s $83 million in box office tickets sold and Barbie’s $1.3 billion, Mutant Mayhem’s numbers continue to grow.
In fact, there may soon be a major box office jump coming for the four mutant brothers because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem has yet to unleash its potential in key international markets, including Brazil, Italy, India, Russia, Australia, and the crucial market of Japan, where its release is slated for September 22, 2023. This means that the film’s revenue stream will likely continue to surge for at least another month.
The Future Of The Turtles
But box office triumph isn’t the only success story waiting for the franchise. In 2023 alone, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is predicted to generate a whopping $1 billion in global retail sales. Then, next up, Paramount is moving to develop a sequel film and a two-season animated series for Paramount+, following a similar path to the enormously successful Spider-Verse franchise.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or a newcomer to their world, Mutant Mayhem is a prime example of how classic stories can be reimagined to resonate with modern audiences, resulting in both financial success and a lasting impact on popular culture. So, if you haven’t already, grab your popcorn and join the adventure—it’s turtle time!
