Turtles Take Time (and Space) Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Turtles Take Time (and Space).
Turtles Take Time (and Space) Ending Explained: The Turtles discover an artifact that sends them through time and space. Directed by Rie Koga, this 2016 comedy film stars Darren Criss (Raphael (voice)), alongside Scott Menville as Donatello / Pirate #1 (voice), Eric Bauza as Leonardo / Pirate (voice), Townsend Coleman as 1980's Michelangelo / Pirate Captain (voice). With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Turtles Take Time (and Space)?
The Turtles discover an artifact that sends them through time and space.
As part of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Shorts) Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.
How Does Darren Criss (Raphael (voice))'s Story End?
- Darren Criss: Darren Criss's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Rie Koga delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 6m runtime.
- Scott Menville (Donatello / Pirate #1 (voice)): Scott Menville's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Eric Bauza (Leonardo / Pirate (voice)): Eric Bauza's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Turtles Take Time (and Space) Mean?
Turtles Take Time (and Space) concludes with Rie Koga reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Darren Criss leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.