The TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are heading to 4k and Blu-ray from Arrow Video on December 16th in a tremendous boxed set of the original three films that includes new interviews from my Reverend Entertainment. Fans have long hoped these beloved movies would get the deluxe treatment, and Arrow delivers that and then some. Details on the special features will be announced on September 28th. Pre-orders are open now on Arrow’s site for three versions of the set: Arrow Exclusive Limited Edition 4k, Arrow Exclusive Limited Edition Blu-ray, and standard release Blu-ray. Post updated with special features below.
RELEASE DETAILS AND SYNOPSIS
A shell-shocking saga of mutants, martial arts and New York mayhem, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy brought comic book grit, practical effects wizardry and pizza-fuelled fun to a generation of moviegoers, helping turn four sewer-dwelling brothers into global pop culture icons.
Launching in 1990 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, director Steve Barron’s gritty, high-energy adaptation of the underground comic became a box office phenomenon, fusing martial arts action, streetwise humor and the groundbreaking animatronics of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The 1991 sequel The Secret of the Ooze is an irresistibly fun second slice: a deep-dive into the turtles’ origins where new mutant foes Tokka and Rahzar are thrown in the mix… double the stakes, double the pizza! Rounding out the trilogy, 1993’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III sends the heroes in a half shell back to feudal Japan in a time-travel adventure full of samurai showdowns, ancient legends and comic chaos.
Restored in glorious 4K and packed with extras, this radical set celebrates the legacy of Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in one of the most iconic franchises of the era, blending innovative effects, comic-book heart and early ’90s attitude.
ARROW EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION 4K SET SPECIAL FEATURE PREVIEW
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of all three films
- New 4K restoration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films
- New 4K restorations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III from the original 35mm interpositives by Arrow Films
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed Dolby Atmos surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III
- Brand new director’s commentaries for all three films
- Brand new cast and crew interviews for all three films
- Perfect bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro
- And more to be announced!
ARROW EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SET SPECIAL FEATURE PREVIEW
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all three films
- New 4K restoration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films
- New 4K restorations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III from the original 35mm interpositives by Arrow Films
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed Dolby Atmos surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III
- Brand new director’s commentaries for all three films
- Brand new cast and crew interviews for all three films
- Perfect bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Frank and Roberto Rivera Padro
- And more to be announced!
STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY SET SPECIAL FEATURE PREVIEW
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentations of all three films
- New 4K restoration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films
- New 4K restorations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III from the original 35mm interpositives by Arrow Films
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed Dolby Atmos surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Original lossless stereo audio and remixed DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II & III
- Brand new director’s commentaries for all three films
- Brand new cast and crew interviews for all three films
- Perfect bound collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Simon Ward, John Torrani, and John Walsh
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Florey
- And more to be announced!
DETAILS AND SPECIAL FEATURES
3-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 4K restorations of all three films by Arrow Films
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentations in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of all three films
- Perfect bound collector’s booklet in the style of a Roy’s Pizza menu, featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward, John Torrani and John Walsh
- Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Florey
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original artwork from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the “Map of the Kappa Realm”, a stylised re-creation of the ancient scroll that appears in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
- Two additional double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Florey
- Eight character trading cards
- Roy’s Pizza loyalty card
- Four character stickers
DISC 1 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
- 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Steve Barron
- Two lossless stereo mixes (original theatrical mix and alternate “warrior” mix) plus newly remixed Dolby Atmos audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new commentary with director Steve Barron
- Brand new commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
- Rising When We Fall, a newly filmed interview with director Steve Barron
- Turtle Talk, a newly filmed interview with actors Robbie Rist, Brian Tochi, Ernie Reyes Jr and Kenn Scott
- O’Neil on the Beat, a newly filmed interview with actor Judith Hoag
- Wet Behind the Shells, a newly filmed interview with producer Simon Fields
- Beneath the Shell, a newly filmed interview with puppet coordinator and second unit director Brian Henson, and Rob Tygner, puppeteer for both Splinter and Leonardo
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turf, a newly filmed featurette exploring the film’s locations in New York City and North Carolina
- Alternate UK version with unique footage prepared for censorship reasons, presented in 4K via seamless branching
- Alternate ending from VHS workprint
- Alternate Korean footage
- Theatrical trailers
- Image gallery
DISC 2 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE SECRET OF THE OOZE
- 4K restoration of the film from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films
- Original lossless stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new commentary with director Michael Pressman moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
- John Du Prez to the Rescue, a newly filmed interview with composer of the trilogy John Du Prez
- Hard Cores, a newly filmed interview with Kenny Wilson, mould shop supervisor at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
- The Secret of the Edit, a newly filmed interview with editor Steve Mirkovich
- Behind the Shells, an archive featurette from 1991
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
DISC 3 – TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III
- 4K restoration of the film from the 35mm interpositive by Arrow Films
- Original lossless stereo audio and optional DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new commentary with director Stuart Gillard
- Daimyos & Demons, a newly filmed interview with actor Sab Shimono
- Rebel Rebel, a newly filmed interview with actor Vivian Wu
- Alternate UK opening
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
