Nerds of a certain age rejoiced when news broke that the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film would make a return to theaters. It was just a few weeks ago that Fathom Entertainment announced that Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael were returning for two nights only, August 17 and 20. But thanks to overwhelming fan demand, ticket sales for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary have been strong. So strong, in fact, that Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. are officially adding three more screening days and expanding to more theaters nationwide.
You can watch the new trailer for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary screenings right here:
Playing along with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ 35th Anniversary screening is the Turtles Unmasked featurette. The creators of TMNT: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot produced this featurette that dives deep into the making of the movie, which came out at the peak of Turtlemania in 1990. It showcases some never-before-seen footage from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles archives, along with extended scenes, and home-recorded behind-the-scenes footage. There’s also a 1-on-1 interview and commentary with the film’s director, Steve Barron.
According to the folks at Fathom, the response so far has been incredible. It’s looking like TMNT is gearing up to be the biggest movie anniversary release of the summer. Families, longtime fans, and a whole new generation are coming together to relive the beloved film on the big screen. Hopefully, the return of TMNT to theaters means we’re getting a new home video release as well soon. Rumors continue to circulate that the original TMNT trilogy is getting a 4K upgrade for home video. But nothing beats seeing a beloved movie you grew up with in the theater with a bucket of popcorn. To get tickets, head on over to the official Fathom Events website.
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