The best villains from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, ranked

the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The film franchise has featured several villains in several of its films. Covering both the animated and live-action fields, the villains are usually strong, smart, or both when confronted by the heroes in half shell. Some of these enemies are taken straight from the pages of the comics. Some of them were introduced for the first time in the old animated series, and some of them are completely original. Either way, the series has portrayed some inventive enemies, as well as some really evil and powerful martial artists, to oppose the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The brothers were raised to practice ninjutsu by their master, Splinter.

Updated July 3, 2023: If you like Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesYou’ll be thrilled to know that this list has been updated with some new entries to keep it fresh and entertaining.

a new movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mayhem, is set to be released in theaters on August 2, 2023. The film will feature a wide range of mutated villains, led by Superfly, voiced by Ice Cube. These new villains will likely join the ranks of this list in due time. Before the movie comes out, here are the best villains from TMNT Film franchise rank.

11 Ra’s al Ghul – Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)

Ra’s al Ghul is one of Batman’s fiercest opponents. He ranks lower on this list because he’s primarily an enemy of Batman, but proves to be an excellent martial artist and strategist when opposed by the Turtles. It’s easy to draw comparisons to Shredder, namely having a whole horde of minions at his command in the League of Assassins. It also contains years of experience with his rejuvenation in the Lazarus pits.

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Ra would prove to be a better swordsman than Leonardo, defeating both Leonardo and Donatello at the same time. However, he is a man of strict rules, which means that he proves very susceptible to dirty fighting methods, such as the low blow Leonardo would use.

10 Tokka & Rahzar – Nina’s Mutant Turtles and the Goose’s Secret (1991)

With the turtles’ origins explored in the second film, the Shredder forces the TGRI scientist to use the sediments that made the turtles what they are on a coyote turtle. These creatures will become Razar and Touka, respectively. These creatures had the brain of a newborn, as they tended to call Shredder “mama.” They made up for what they lacked in brains with raw strength, actively destroying their surroundings while trying to defeat the Turtles.

9 Alopex – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)

Alopex is as bizarre a villain in the franchise as it is frightening, as proven in the 2012 animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She was originally introduced in the 2011 comic mini-series but has proven to be one of the most ferocious villains ever since. Her main advantage while fighting turtles is that she is a mutant ninja as well, though she is a fox instead of a turtle.

Alopex, a fairly regular but ferocious arctic fox from Alaska, was captured by a group of researchers who attempted to evolve animals with human intelligence, which was a successful feat in her case. She is later rescued by Shredder and the Foot Clan, who have continued to serve her in their battles against the Turtles ever since. She is also Raphael’s former lover, whom she tried to trick into showing them their hideout so the Foot Clan could come and massacre them. However, he got a hint of her scheme and fought her, forcing her escape.

She was also tested by the Shredder though, showing loyalty by burning her old home to ashes until she completely surrendered to the Foot Clan while secretly promising to kill him one day. Unarguably one of the most exciting characters in the series, it would be amazing for fans to one day see her in a live-action movie.

8 Baxter Stockman – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

While most of the Turtles’ enemies are brutes with raw strength, Baxter Stockman is the complete opposite. Baxter is often used to improve Shredder’s technological advancements, as she possesses high intelligence and is not afraid to admit it. It provides Shredder with teleportation and provides the ingredients needed to secure Shredder’s alliance with Krang. Stockman was also responsible for manufacturing the boom that would transform Bebop & Rocksteady.

7 Karai – TMNT (2007)

Karai is a constant presence behind enemy lines Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise with a complex backstory. She has been cast in many roles to keep her background straight. From Shredder’s assistant and right-hand woman, adopted daughter, biological daughter, and even Splinter’s biological daughter, and Leonardo’s love interest, her character becomes more and more complex. However, her intricacies run deeper into her personality than her curly roots.

As much as she seemed to frustrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, she did help them at times when their interests clashed. in the 2007 movie TMNTWhen the Stone Generals betray Winters and ask her to join them in their conquest of Earth, she refuses in order to honor her contract with the latter. Although she leaves the Turtles in peace, she teases them that they will meet up soon, hinting that the Shredder will return.

6 Krang – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Residing in Dimension X, among the many planets he has already conquered, the Krang is a cocky, arrogant, tentacled creature with plenty of fiery powers. Krang is the type of villain who has many big guns and loves to use them. However, he is also known to use psychological warfare, having spent enough time studying Shredder before his teleportation was hijacked.

There’s only room for one at the top, so once Shredder does what Krang needs, Krang is quick to betray his ally. Using advanced machines such as the Technodrome, the Krang were able to carry out an extensive plan to take over Earth. A plan that would have worked if not for the turtles and their friends.

5 Bebop & Rocksteady – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Two criminals who just happened to be in the wrong place at the right time, Bebop & Rocksteady, are placed in the same prison transport as Shredder. Seizing the opportunity presented by the conflict between the Turtles and the Foot Clan, Bebop & Rocksteady will hijack the transport from Casey Jones. This action would make an impression on Shredder, who would then seek them out as his mission boys.

After exposure to the mutants, Bebop & Rocksteady will transform into a mutant pig and a unicorn, respectively. Establishing a fan favorite with their tales, Beebs & Rock will be involved in some of the most fun fight scenes in the movie. to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: MayhemSeth Rogen will voice Beboop and John Cena will voice Rocksteady.

4 Stone Generals – TMNT (2007)

The Stone Generals have been a threat to humanity for over 3,000 years. After being brought back to life by their brother Max Winters, they set out to capture and dispatch the thirteen released monsters, as well as battle the Turtles in the meantime. Aguila, Gato, Mono, and Serpiente were all skilled fighters, each possessing a proficiency with a different weapon, similar to the Turtle Brothers.

While Max Winters would reveal that he was trying to rid them all of their immortality, the Generals would betray their brother. Confronting the Turtles, the Stone Generals seek to ensure they conquer every kingdom known to man as they once wanted when they were just Aztecs.

3 Shredder – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) & Out of the Shadows (2016)

This version of Shredder certainly has a sleeker, more updated look. However, he lacks the same skill as his predecessor. Michael Bay’s incarnation of Oroku Saki was fairly powerful, easily defeating both Master Splinter and Raphael in one-on-one combat. Shredder will seek dominance with his plan to poison New York City, only to treat the citizens with an expensive antidote via his adopted son, Eric Sachs. While some of his decisions are questionable, Shredder has proven himself to be a leader. He recruited Baxter Stockman, Karay, and the duo Bebop & Rocksteady, usually through intimidation.

This version of Shredder has notably undergone a lot of behind-the-scenes changes. The original idea was that Eric Sacks would be Shredder, but after fan backlash to a prominent white Asian character’s comment, the filmmakers quickly reshot the movie to make two separate characters for Shredder and Sacks.

2 The Shredder – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) and The Secret of Glory (1991)

The original version of Shredder will carry a powerful presence. As the camera pans to his imposing figure and his theme music blasts through the speakers, it sends chills up and down my spine. Oroku Saki was a fierce force of fighting power, having already killed Master Splinter’s master, Hamato Yoshi. Leading an entire clan of foot soldiers, Shredder sets out on a quest for revenge, having received a scar on his face from Splinter. He did his best to defeat the turtles, lay siege to their home, create mutant monsters of his own, and even eat spleen himself, becoming the Super Shredder.

1 Shredder – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles Forever (2009)

The third incarnation of the cut on this list and arguably the most dangerous. This animated movie of 2009, Turtles forever, united the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the 2003 cartoon, the 1987 cartoon, and the original Mirage comic incarnation of the characters in a multiverse saga. While the Multiverse is now a bit of a played ensemble, this 2009 animated film was one of the first high-profile projects to handle it in a way that would appeal to casual viewers.

The central villain was 2003’s Shredder, who was far more dangerous than his 1987 counterpart. He threatens to destroy every reality in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ multiverse. This is the Shredder who poses the biggest threat to any version of the characters in the franchise, and it takes the full force of the Turtle universe to stop him.