Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

This documentary explores the origins and rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It examines how a peculiar comic book created by Eastman and Laird in 1984 defied expectations to become a global franchise. The film details how the unconventional nature of these characters led to unexpected commercial success and long-term popularity over three decades.

The film was directed and written by Randall Lobb, marking the first of two definitive history documentaries he produced, followed by a similar project about He-Man in 2017. The production was a collaboration between Mirage Studios, FauxPop Media, and iProductions in the United States. The cast features 31 credited individuals, including the creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird appearing as themselves, alongside other key figures such as Steve Barron, Judith Hoag, Fred Wolf, and David Wise.

Released on August 12, 2014, with a runtime of 98 minutes, the film has been generally well received by viewers. It holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.4/10 on TMDB from 30 votes.