In the climactic finale atop a New York City skyscraper, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, alongside April O’Neil and Vern Fenwick, confront their formidable adversary, Shredder. The Foot Clan’s sinister plans involving a deadly toxin drive the Turtles to engage in a high-stakes battle. April, armed with her knowledge of the Turtles’ origin, actively participates, proving instrumental in the confrontation.
The showdown is a display of intense martial arts, each Turtle utilizing their unique skills – Leonardo with his leadership and katana, Michelangelo with his nunchaku, Donatello with his technological prowess and bo staff, and Raphael with his brute strength and twin sai. Simultaneously, Splinter, the Turtles’ rat sensei, engages in a fierce one-on-one duel with Shredder, revealing his formidable ninjutsu skills and their shared history.
Despite the Turtles’ victory, their lair in the sewers is discovered and destroyed. Shredder survives the encounter, escaping and disappearing, leaving room for potential sequels and future conflicts. The movie concludes with the Turtles and their allies, April and Vernon, reflecting on their journey. Recognized as heroes by the city, the Turtles remain in the shadows, committed to protecting New York City while maintaining their anonymity. The ending sets the stage for more adventures, emphasizing the Turtles’ ongoing mission and the ever-present threat of their arch-enemy, Shredder.