The Original TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Movie Heads Back to Theaters for 35th Anniversary
Before superhero blockbusters took over the multiplex, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles snuck into theaters and kicked off a cultural phenomenon. Now, 35 years later, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are coming back… at least for a limited time.
To celebrate the 1990 film’s 35th anniversary, Fathom Entertainment is bringing the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie back to the big screen for two special dates: Sunday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 20. And fans are getting more than just a nostalgic revisit.
Directed by Steve Barron and produced by New Line Cinema, the original film wasn’t just a huge hit, it was a landmark. With the help of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the Turtles were brought to life using state-of-the-art animatronic suits and puppetry.
The result was a gritty, funny, and surprisingly faithful adaptation that fans of the franchise loved!
Fathom Entertainment CEO Ray Nutt summed up the spirit of the event, saying, “Few titles in recent memory have as large and rabid a fanbase as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s Turtle Time, and Fathom Entertainment is proud to be part of Turtlemania and help make possible a 35th anniversary celebration like no other on the big screen. Moviegoers across generations will revel in the action and excitement.”
Adding to the experience, audiences will also get to see Turtles Unmasked, a brand-new featurette that digs into the behind-the-scenes madness of making the film.
Produced alongside the team behind TMNT: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot, the mini-doc includes never-before-seen archival footage, extended scenes that didn’t make the final cut, and even personal video diary footage from director Steve Barron reflecting on the film’s production challenges.
If you’re a fan of this movie this is your chance to relive the turtle-powered magic with a crowd of fellow fans!
The trailer for the 35th anniversary rerelease may be viewed below.