Original TMNT Cast Reunites as Anticipation Builds for R-Rated 'Last Ronin' Film

The 35th anniversary of the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie will feature a cast reunion at Awesome Con 2025, while fans speculate on connections between the classic film and the upcoming darker adaptation.

• The original cast of the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, including Judith Hoag and Elias Koteas, will reunite at Awesome Con 2025 from April 4-6 in Washington, DC.
• The 1990 TMNT movie remains a fan-favorite and cult classic, known for its darker tone and adherence to the original comics, setting a benchmark for the franchise.
• 'The Last Ronin,' an R-rated live-action adaptation of the acclaimed comic series, is in development, featuring a lone Ninja Turtle avenging his brothers in a dystopian New York City.
• Speculation continues about whether 'The Last Ronin' will serve as a legacy sequel to the 1990 film, though no original cast members have been confirmed for the project.
• The TMNT franchise has seen fluctuating success over the decades, with the 1990 film's darker tone influencing its legacy and the tone of subsequent sequels.

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