Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

When a powerful crime boss threatens New York City, four mutated brothers step out of the shadows to defend their home. Raised by a wise rat mentor, they hone martial arts and stealth, turning danger into a chance to prove themselves. A fearless young reporter starts piecing together clues about the hidden vigilantes and their astonishing origins. As the crisis escalates, the team must balance keeping their true nature secret with the duty to protect the city they’ve learned to love. In the end, loyalty, humor, and teamwork drive a fight that tests what family means. The story also hints at what it costs to grow up under extraordinary circumstances and how trust is earned when the city stays unaware.

Directed by Jonathan Liebesman and released in 2014, this film adapts TMNT property created by Josh Appelbaum, Evan Daugherty and Peter Laird. It mixes action with CGI and features Pete Ploszek, Alan Ritchson, Jeremy Howard, Noel Fisher and Megan Fox.

It performed solidly at the global box office, earning hundreds of millions worldwide and helping launch sequels. The release spurred a wide merchandising push and reinforced the franchise's presence in theaters despite mixed critical reactions. Its domestic run marked strength.

The movie sparked a renewed wave of TMNT merchandising, video games, and meme culture, while polarizing fans over the look and tone. Its flashy action sequences and humor helped bring the turtle brothers back into family friendly pop culture and left a lasting footprint in mid 2010s cinema for fans.

Critical reaction was mixed, with praise for effects and action, but criticism aimed at the tone and character development. The film explores identity and belonging while balancing heroism with humor, and it emphasizes teamwork as the turtles defend their home. The result blends origins with modern spectacle for many viewers.