Tom Waltz provided some of the clearest timing and structure updates yet for the next TMNT: The Last Ronin releases—especially how the trilogy continues and how a new one-shot slots into the timeline.
Below is what he shared about The Last Ronin trilogy Part 3, the upcoming “Training Day” one-shot, and what’s happening with the Ronin movie.
Tom Waltz confirms TMNT: The Last Ronin trilogy Part 3 status
Waltz said he has already turned in the first script for TMNT: The Last Ronin trilogy Part 3.
He described the third part as a five-issue run, with 40 pages per issue.
What happens in Part 3 (timeline: one week after Revolution)
According to Waltz, Part 3 picks up exactly one week after “Revolution.”
He also explained how the story opens, setting expectations for pacing and tone.
Why the first issue is expected to be action-heavy
Waltz characterized the opening issue of Part 3 as highly action-packed.
He compared the impact of that approach to the way the first issue of The Last Ronin landed with readers.
“Training Day” one-shot: what it is and where it fits
In addition to Part 3, Waltz highlighted “Training Day,” a 48-page one-shot.
He framed “Training Day” as a fill-in in the overall timeline—designed to bridge the gap between “Revolution” and The Last Ronin.
Mikey trains Casey: what fans should expect from Training Day
Waltz said the core focus of “Training Day” is Mikey training Casey.
That training-centered premise is positioned as additional context for fans—helping clarify character development and the lead-in into the main events continuing on.
Release timing: Training Day around April 21
Waltz noted that “Training Day” is expected around April 21.
That timing matters because it connects the “Revolution” aftermath to what the trilogy will cover next.
Ronin movie update: not canceled, but in corporate limbo
Waltz also addressed the broader TMNT: Ronin movie situation.
He said the movie remains “not canceled,” but is currently in corporate limbo.
In other words: the project isn’t officially dead, but its next steps and timing are still unclear.
Supporting Ronin to maintain momentum (including a June novelization)
Because of the uncertainty around the movie’s immediate future, Waltz suggested fans can help keep momentum going by supporting Ronin.
He specifically referenced a novelization coming in June, pointing to it as one concrete way to maintain engagement while the studio works out what comes next.
How these releases connect: a practical timeline guide
Here’s the timeline structure Waltz described, based on what’s in his update:
- Revolution ends, and then Part 3 begins one week later.
- Training Day is a 48-page one-shot built to fill the in-between space.
- “Training Day” is expected around April 21, acting as a bridge before Part 3 continues the main storyline.
- The Ronin movie is separate from these comic releases in terms of timing, but remains active in principle—just not currently moving forward in a clear public way.
Conclusion
Tom Waltz’s update ties together three key threads: Part 3 is scripted (first script turned in), it continues one week after Revolution with a fast, action-forward first issue, and “Training Day” (48 pages, Mikey trains Casey) arrives around April 21 to bridge the gap. He also reiterated that the Ronin movie isn’t canceled, while encouraging fans to support Ronin—including the June novelization—to help sustain franchise momentum during corporate uncertainty.
