The remake of the iconic story about the ninja turtles was, of course, filmed in New York City and its suburbs. Filming began in Tupper Lake, a picturesque town in the Adirondacks chosen for dynamic chase and battle scenes, as well as winter landscapes. The main part of the filming process took place in New York City, where real city streets and neighborhoods were used. Locations include: Brooklyn Navy Yard (a historic shipyard on the East River in Brooklyn), Fifth Avenue, Battery Park, Broad Street and Wall Street, and Times Square. The choice of these locations allowed the filmmakers to combine urban and natural environments, enhancing the film's visual appeal.

Filming Locations:

The Port

In the Movie

Scene where April witnesses a port robbery. April O'Neil, a fearless reporter for Channel 6, investigates the criminal Foot Clan that terrorizes New York. April witnesses a port robbery committed by the Foot Clan and meets the mysterious turtle heroes who stop the criminals. She finds a mysterious symbol left by these heroes and photographs it, but at the newsroom she is not taken seriously.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard pier in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Navy Yard, located on the East River in the Wallabout Bay area, is a historic site founded in 1801 as a shipyard for building U.S. Navy ships. For 165 years, this place served as a key center of American shipbuilding, where legendary ships like the USS Monitor and USS Arizona were built. During World War II, up to 70,000 people worked here, making it a symbol of U.S. industrial power. Today, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is a modern industrial park spanning 300 acres, housing over 500 businesses. Its historical significance is confirmed by its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Among the preserved landmarks are Dry Dock 1 and Quarters A, which are architectural monuments. The filmmakers chose this location for its industrial look and historical significance. The port atmosphere with its massive docks and industrial structures perfectly suited the robbery scene, adding realism and tension.

Downtown New York

In the Movie

Scene where April reports from a training session in downtown New York. April O'Neil is not taken seriously at work: her bosses give her easy, simple assignments like sports or entertainment reports instead of trusting her with serious investigations. April is very frustrated by this because she wants to work on more meaningful journalistic projects, but she is not seen as a serious journalist. This motivates her to continue investigating the Foot Clan in her free time, which eventually leads her to meet the turtles.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a section of Fifth Avenue between East 24th and 25th Streets in Manhattan. This area is near Madison Square Park, one of New York's oldest green spaces, and is part of the Madison Square North Historic District. Fifth Avenue is one of the city's most famous streets, stretching from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to Harlem. It is known for its cultural landmarks, luxury shops, and architectural monuments. The section of Fifth Avenue near Madison Square Park is known for its lively atmosphere and combination of historic buildings with modern commercial properties. This location is ideal for filming scenes that capture the spirit of New York City life.

Sacks Tower

In the Movie

Scene where the final battle with Shredder takes place on the roof of Sacks Tower in New York. The turtles fight Shredder, who uses special armor developed by Eric Sacks. During the battle, Donnie disables the spray tower intended to release a toxin over the city. Shredder sees April and tries to take the mutagen container from her, but as a result of the fight, he falls from the roof along with the spray tower. This saves the city from the toxin, and the turtles successfully complete their mission to protect New York.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Times Square in New York City. Times Square is a famous square in Manhattan, located between Broadway and 7th Avenue, between 42nd and 47th Streets. This place is known as the "Crossroads of the World" due to its lively atmosphere, bright neon signs, and round-the-clock activity. Times Square is a symbol of New York and is often used in films as a backdrop for dynamic scenes. The filmmakers chose Times Square for the final battle scene because of its recognizability. It is the main and busiest part of the city, making it ideal for showcasing dynamic scenes. Its appearance in the film allowed the creators to create the most impressive and dynamic scene possible, leaving audiences thrilled.