The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have appeared in numerous TV shows and films since they were created by comic book authors Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in the 1980s. In 2023, they returned to the big screen, this time in a more kid-friendly, CGI-animated film titled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” It tackles the Turtles’ struggles with being accepted by human society. Hoping to win over the people, Leonardo (Nicolas Cantu), Michelangelo (Shamon Brown, Jr.), Donatello (Micah Abbey), and Raphael (Brady Noon) fight a local crime syndicate, but when dangerous, mutated animals take to the streets of New York City, they may have finally met their match.

While the main foursome are voiced by actual teen actors, they are joined by some veterans in the form of John Cena, Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Giancarlo Esposito as Rocksteady, Bebop, Leatherhead, and Baxter Stockman, with Jackie Chan taking on the role of their mentor Splinter. Written by Seth Rogen and regular collaborator Evan Goldberg, “Mutant Mayhem” is a wild, wacky ride full of fast and furious action, martial arts craziness, and plenty of big laughs. It looks great, and it’s an undeniable treat for new and longtime fans alike, making it one of the best family films of 2023.