Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)
The iconic shell-wearing brothers return in a bold CGI-animated reimagining, battling alien invaders and classic villains across New York City.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Series Information
- Original Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Created by: Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 124
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 28, 2012 (United States - TV-Y7), September 28, 2012 (Canada - C8), September 28, 2012 (Germany - 16), September 28, 2012 (France - TP), September 28, 2012 (India - U), September 28, 2012 (Australia - PG), September 28, 2012 (Mexico - AA), September 28, 2012 (Italy - T), September 28, 2012 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: Nickelodeon, Nicktoons
- Alternative Titles: 忍者龟 (CN), Χελωνονιντζάκια (GR), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: As Tartarugas Ninjas (BR), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) (US), TMNT (2012) (UK)
- Production Companies: Nickelodeon Animation Studio, LowBar Productions, Nickelodeon Productions, Mirage Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Plot
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in an all-new animated series on Nickelodeon! Surfacing topside for the first time on their fifteenth birthday, the titular turtles, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello, find that life out of the sewers isn't exactly what they thought it would be. Now the turtles must work together as a team to take on new enemies that arise to take over New York City.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Trailer
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ciro Nieli
- Joshua Sternin
- Jennifer Ventimilia
Main Cast
- Rob Paulsen
- Sean Astin
- Greg Cipes
- Mae Whitman
- Hoon Lee
- Josh Peck
- Seth Green
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Jason Biggs
- Brian Bloom
Writers
- Kevin Eastman
- Brandon Auman
- Peter Di Cicco
- Gavin Hignight
- Mark Henry
Executive Producers
- Ciro Nieli
- Jennifer Ventimilia
- Peter Hastings
- Joshua Sternin
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - FAQs
Where can you stream Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012?
The 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series is available to stream on Netflix and fuboTV, as well as Paramount+ via Amazon Channel and Roku. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
How does the 2012 TMNT differ from earlier versions?
The 2012 series introduced a fresh CGI-animated style, deeper character arcs, and a stronger emphasis on alien threats — particularly the Kraang — alongside the classic Foot Clan. It also featured more serialized storytelling and darker tones compared to the lighthearted 1987 original, while retaining the franchise's signature humor.
Is the 2012 TMNT series based on a comic book?
Yes. The series is based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book characters created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, first published in 1984 by Mirage Studios. The 2012 adaptation reimagines those characters for a new generation while drawing on decades of TMNT mythology.
Who voices the turtles in the 2012 series?
The turtles are voiced by Jason Biggs and later Seth Green as Leonardo, Sean Astin as Raphael, Greg Cipes as Michelangelo, and Rob Paulsen as Donatello. Paulsen notably voiced Raphael in the original 1987 series, making his casting as Donatello a fun nod for longtime fans.
How many seasons and episodes does the 2012 TMNT have?
The series ran for 5 seasons and 124 episodes in total. Seasons 1 through 4 each contained 26 episodes, while the fifth and final season — retitled Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — wrapped up the story with 20 episodes.
When did Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 first air?
The series premiered on September 28, 2012, on Nickelodeon in the United States. It was simultaneously released in multiple countries including Canada, Germany, France, India, Australia, Mexico, Italy, and Spain on the same date.
What is the content rating for the 2012 TMNT series?
The 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series is rated TV-Y7 in the United States, indicating it is suitable for children aged 7 and older. The rating reflects the show's action-oriented content and mild cartoon violence, which may not be appropriate for very young viewers.
Did the 2012 TMNT series win any awards?
Yes. The series earned multiple Annie Award nominations for outstanding achievement in animated television. It was also recognized at the Kids' Choice Awards and received praise from critics for revitalizing the TMNT franchise with strong writing, inventive action sequences, and emotionally resonant character development.
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