What’s in McDonald’s New Hello Kitty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Meals? Launch date and more explored

When pop‑culture icons collide, McDonald’s knows how to stage a cameo. Say hello to the new Hello Kitty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Meals, a mash‑up that mashes cuteness with pizza‑powered heroes.

Rolling out on August 12, 2025, across the U.S., this promotion delivers 12 exclusive toys featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and Badtz‑Maru dressed up as the famous Turtles. 

McDonald’s New Hello Kitty x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Happy Meals, launch dates and more

McDonald’s has officially launched a crossover that fans didn’t see coming: Hello Kitty meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Starting August 12, 2025 in the U.S., diners can grab a Happy Meal complete with one of 12 collectible figurines—Hello Kitty characters decked out as Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo or Raphael in fun, stylized combinations.

In Malaysia and Italy, the toys hit restaurants earlier in July 2025, releasing as a regional test run before the U.S. rollout. Turns out the international launch was no coincidence; early feedback there helped inform packaging, toy design, and supply chains for the States.

The full collection includes:

• Hello Kitty x Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, two variations of Raphael (white and green)
• My Melody x Donatello, My Melody x Leonardo
• Kuromi x Michelangelo, Kuromi x Raphael
• Cinnamoroll x Michelangelo, Cinnamoroll x Donatello
• Badtz‑Maru x Leonardo

That’s 12 toys in total, each themed around a Turtle pairing with a Sanrio character. The pairing list comes straight from McDonald’s press visuals and promotions.

Inside the Happy Meal, you’ll still find the classic formula: either four chicken nuggets or a hamburger, plus fries or sliced apples, and a drink—water, juice, or milk—with one of these collectible toys tucked in. McDonald’s is keeping it familiar but collecting nerdery-level awesome.

According to official brand messaging picked up on social channels, fans are "already losing" it over the cross‑over of two seemingly unlikely but surprisingly compatible worlds. That buzz was evident online, with hashtags celebrating the kawaii‑Ninja roommates combo.

Community sourcing also confirms the regional timeline: Reddit threads suggest the sets debuted in Malaysia first and are just now making their way to Canada and the U.S. by late summer, a staggered reveal that keeps global collectors watching.

While McDonald’s hasn’t officially commented on global availability beyond those regions, observers expect a broader rollout if the U.S. launch is a hit. Some collectors are already hunting for import options from Malaysia or Italy, hoping to snag variants not yet offered stateside.

As for availability in India or Europe, there’s no official word yet. But with these Hello Kitty‑TMNT toys already turning heads, a global wave could be next, pending regional interest and stock levels.