Paramount Announces R-rated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie, ‘The Last Ronin’

Paramount Pictures is taking the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) franchise into bold new territory with an R-rated live-action movie adaptation of ‘The Last Ronin’, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. This latest project, which is drawing from the darker and more mature themes of the original IDW comics, is under the guidance of former DC Studios head Walter Hamada and his production company, 18hz.

‘The Last Ronin’ is set in a dystopian future where all but one of the Ninja Turtles have died, presenting a solitary and battle-hardened survivor navigating a grim world. This adaptation is inspired by works like God of War, showcasing a stark departure from the often light-hearted and family-friendly tone the series is known for.

Screenwriter Tyler Burton Smith, known for his work on ‘Boy Kills World’ and the ‘Child’s Play’ reboot, is crafting the script. The story is based on an original 1987 outline by TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, who also penned the comic series first released in 2020. Their involvement suggests a faithful yet fresh interpretation of their much-loved characters.

With an R-rating, the film promises to delve into the more violent and serious aspects of the Ninja Turtles saga, addressing long-standing challenges of portraying the turtles’ weaponry realistically within the constraints of more family-oriented ratings. Fans can expect a darker, more intense cinematic experience that honors the original vision of Eastman and Laird.

IT: Welcome to Derry Finale, Supergirl Teaser, Avatar Season 2, and Game Awards Highlights – Geek Freaks

Episode Summary This episode is a geek news and trailer roundup with a full IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 finale discussion, plus reactions to the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and the Netflix live action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 trailer. We also hit the biggest Game Awards 2025 winners and reveals, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, a new Divinity announcement, and first impressions of the Street Fighter movie trailer. Spoiler note: Full spoilers for IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 kick in during the dedicated segment later in the episode. Timestamps and Topics 0:00:00 Intro, holiday check-in, and California fog weather 00:01:22 Question of the Week: Which classic horror movie should become a modern series? 00:05:31 Streaming consolidation talk and why big mergers worry creators and viewers 00:12:08 Far Cry series discussion and what makes the games work as TV 00:17:05 The Game Awards 2025 recap: winners and biggest reveals 00:25:48 Trailer reactions: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow teaser and Lobo glimpse 00:32:52 Trailer reactions: Netflix Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2, Toph, Azula, bending rules 00:39:25 IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 spoiler discussion and finale thoughts 00:49:28 What's next: Season 2 (1935) and Season 3 (1908) setting breakdown 00:53:03 Ratings and recommendations, plus network updates and wrap-up Key Takeaways The show dives into how streaming consolidation could impact jobs, creativity, and what viewers pay. Far Cry feels like a perfect TV sandbox if it nails the villain and the escalating rebellion vibe. The Game Awards conversation focuses on what looks exciting now versus what might be years away. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow looks like it's keeping the comic's tone and trauma-driven edge front and center. Netflix Avatar Season 2 has the ingredients, but the details matter, especially Toph's presentation and Azula's intensity. IT: Welcome to Derry sticks the landing for the crew, and the back-in-time structure could keep future seasons fresh. Memorable Quotes "Merging in the end makes a small amount of people rich." "That is such a devious strategy. You almost got to respect it." "How does this story about Pennywise make me feel feelings?" "I need to see bloodbending." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, follow Geek Freaks on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, leave a five star review, and share the show using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Also keep an eye on our socials for Geekies voting and nominees this week. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Follow Us Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Listener Questions Send us what you want covered next, including: Which Game Awards reveal are you most excited to actually play? What moment from IT: Welcome to Derry Season 1 hit you the hardest? What Avatar Season 2 moment do you think Netflix cannot afford to cut? Apple Podcast Tags IT: Welcome to Derry, IT Welcome to Derry finale, Pennywise, Stephen King, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DCU, Lobo, Jason Momoa, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Netflix Avatar live action, Toph, Azula, The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Knights of the Old Republic, Divinity, Larian Studios, Street Fighter movie, Far Cry series, Noah Hawley, Rob McElhenney, streaming wars, geek news, TV trailers, video game news