Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Shredder breaks free and teams up with Baxter Stockman and two bumbling henchmen to push a ruthless plan for world domination. The danger escalates as their coalition leverages new tech and a city wide threat, forcing the turtles to act. The brothers, still learning how to live in the spotlight while keeping their identities a secret, join forces with April O'Neil to investigate the scheme and warn the public. The street level action blends with bigger scale clashes as the team faces a powerful new mastermind pulling the strings behind the scenes. Through fast paced battles and witty banter, the film keeps the focus on family, loyalty and the responsibility that comes with power. The action stays brisk and funny.

Directed by Dave Green, the 2016 sequel preserves the live action look fans expect. It grounds itself in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise with a screenplay by Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec and a team familiar with the property worldwide.

Box office receipts place the film at about 245.6 million worldwide on a 135 million budget, signaling a solid if not blockbuster return. The result reflects healthy interest for a mid range action adventure aiming at families across screens today.

Beyond the action the movie helps keep the turtles in the public eye through a colorful city setting and the bond among the team. April O'Neil is a central ally, and the film feeds online chatter about live action adaptations and the evolving look of classic heroes in culture.

Critics offered mixed takes, praising sharp action and turtle chemistry while noting pacing bumps and jokes that land unevenly. The film centers on family, loyalty and growing into leadership under pressure, showing the brothers stepping up for each other and for their city. The team stresses trust and responsibility together.