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Why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Are Back in Theaters This Month
- TMNT release: a new short, Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey, hits theaters December 19 alongside SpongeBob.
- Director Kent Seki and producer Jeff Rowe discuss extending Mutant Mayhem’s universe with a holiday-themed short.
- Chrome Dome, voiced by Zach Woods, drives the factory setting at the heart of the short’s plot.
- The short uses a mix of 3D CG and 2D animation to expand the visual scope beyond Mutant Mayhem.
- The plot centers on bootleg toy controversies and AI’s role in manufacturing, a meta-narrative about modern media.
- The project aims to bridge Mutant Mayhem with a future feature, keeping the brand momentum alive.
- The title was decided mid-creation, after many iterations, with licensing from Home Alone influencing branding.
- Mutant Mayhem’s universe expands through Chrome Alone 2, teased as a bridge to the 2027 sequel.
- The December release pairs the short with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants in theaters.
- The short marks the Turtles’ first public appearance in a human world setting since Mutant Mayhem.
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