The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel will focus more on the iconic villain Shredder, promising a villain-forward film. The writing team is prioritizing what tells the best story about the Turtles, ensuring the main characters are still at the center of the film. Shredder is described by writer-director Jeff Rowe as an iconic, classic, and loved character, much like the Joker, who is recognizable even to those unfamiliar with the source material.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel will be more villain-forward, promises the director. The movie, which is the latest big-screen reimagining of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book characters, was both a critical and commercial success. In addition to getting a Certified Fresh 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Mutant Mayhem grossed $180.5 million worldwide, becoming the 23rd highest-grossing movie of the year at the time of writing.

Recently, Collider spoke with writer-director Jeff...