Leonardo — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Character Profile

About Leonardo

Mutant turtle leader, skilled katana wielder, disciplined and protective of his brothers.

Leonardo — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Katana mastery, Ninja combat, Leadership, Agility, Tactical planning

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8/10

Affiliations

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe

Quick Facts about Leonardo

Occupation

vigilante, swordfighter, fictional ninja

First Appearance

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Leonardo's Known Relations

• Michelangelo — Sibling
• Donatello — Sibling
• Raphael — Sibling
• Splinter — Father
• Splinter — Student of
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles — Member of
• Shredder — Enemy

Leonardo appears in 2 titles

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) — character page
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Character Facts

Played by

Pete Ploszek

Appears in

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Leonardo — Family Brother — Raphael (Alan Ritchson)

  Core sibling bond tested by conflicting desires regarding the mutagen.

  A fierce argument erupts when Mikey reveals the mutagen secret; Leo refuses to turn them human while Raph demands it.

• Leonardo — Family Brother — Michelangelo (Noel Fisher)

  Loyal brotherly connection that drives information flow within the team.

  Mikey overhears Leo's order to keep the mutagen secret and immediately shares it with Raph, showing their close bond.

• Leonardo — Family Brother — Donatello (Jeremy Howard)

  Respectful sibling dynamic centered on technical support and leadership.

  Donnie deduces the mutagen's potential effects and operates under Leo's strategic command despite internal disagreements.

• Leonardo — Alliance Allies — April O'Neil (Megan Fox)

  Strategic alliance bridging mutant heroes and human investigators.

  April discovers the Turtles' secret, actively helps them evade police capture, and brokers peace with law enforcement.

• Leonardo — Alliance Allies — Casey Jones (Stephen Amell)

  Vigilante cooperation established through mutual respect and shared enemies.

  Casey meets the Turtles after his rescue mission, aligns with their goals, and participates in their tactical operations.

• Leonardo — Conflict Arch Enemies — Shredder (Brian Tee)

  Primary ideological and physical rivalry defining the film's central struggle.

  The Turtles intercept Shredder's prison transfer, initiating a city-wide conflict that drives the entire narrative forward.

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More characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

• Raphael (Alan Ritchson)
• Donatello (Jeremy Howard)
• Michelangelo (Noel Fisher)
• Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams)
• April O'Neil (Megan Fox)
• Krang (voice) (Brad Garrett)
• Chief Vincent (Laura Linney)
• Splinter (voice) (Tony Shalhoub)
• Trevor (Connor Fox)
• Vernon Fenwick (Will Arnett)
• Security Officer (Opal Alladin)
• Casey Jones (Stephen Amell)