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6.2 / 10(1,297 votes)IMDbPG19911h 28m$78.7M Worldwide GrossHong Kong, United States of America

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

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Synopsis

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 22, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 28, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.15x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$78.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.15x

+$53.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $78.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Pressman
Screenplay & Story
Peter Laird, Kevin Eastman, Todd W. Langen
Original Score
John Du Prez
Original Title
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$78.7M
Production Studios
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Mirage Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Pressman

Screenplay & Story

Peter Laird, Kevin Eastman, Todd W. Langen

Original Score & Music

John Du Prez

Director of Photography

Shelly Johnson

Film Editing

John Wright, Steve Mirkovich

Producers

Kim Dawson, David Chan, Raymond Chow, Thomas K. Gray

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Peter LairdCharacters:Kevin Eastman

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Dawson

Producer

David Chan

Producer

Shelly Johnson

Shelly Johnson

Director of Photography

Michael Pressman

Director

Thomas K. Gray

Producer

Pat E. Johnson

Pat E. Johnson

Stunt Coordinator

Thomas DeWier

Thomas DeWier

Stunt Coordinator

Pak Ho-Sung

Pak Ho-Sung

Stunt Coordinator

Barbara Bernhardt

Stunt Coordinator

Dodie Shepard

Costume Design

John Wright

Editor

Todd W. Langen

Todd W. Langen

Writer

Steve Mirkovich

Steve Mirkovich

Editor

John Du Prez

John Du Prez

Original Music Composer

Roy Forge Smith

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze about?

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.

Who directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze was directed by Michael Pressman.

Who stars in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?

The principal cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze includes Brian Tochi, Laurie Faso, Robbie Rist, Adam Carl, Paige Turco.

When was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze released and how long is it?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

What was the box office and production budget of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $78.7M at the worldwide box office (3.15 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze was composed by John Du Prez.

Is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze based on a book or true story?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Peter Laird", Characters: "Kevin Eastman".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).