The director of the upcoming live-action Naruto movie has shared exciting news with fans!
Destin Daniel Cretton, the director behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is now working on a live-action Naruto movie. The project has faced difficulties getting off the ground for years, but recently named Cretton as director, suggesting it’s finally gaining momentum.
Taking on a popular franchise like Naruto means facing big expectations from devoted fans. The original anime and manga told the story of Naruto and his friends over hundreds of episodes, and now there’s even a sequel series called Boruto that focuses on a new group of characters.
The director recently told Inverse how much he enjoys the Naruto series and admires its creator, Masashi Kishimoto. He explained that the new, currently unnamed movie will stay true to Kishimoto’s original manga. He also shared that the film will focus on a single, contained story, rather than attempting to cover decades of content. The director also expressed satisfaction with the film’s development.
Fans who have loved the original Naruto story can be confident that Cretton is staying true to it. But simply being accurate isn’t enough to make a good movie. A live-action Naruto will also need to recreate all the things that fans have enjoyed for years in the manga and anime.
Earlier this month, Naruto’s official X account announced they were holding a global search for actors to play the main characters – Team 7, including Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno – for the upcoming live-action adaptation.
I first discovered Naruto back in 1999, and it’s incredible to see how huge it’s become! The original manga alone has sold over 250 million copies worldwide, which is amazing. But it hasn’t stopped there – over the last three decades, it’s expanded into so many anime series, movies, and video games. It’s truly one of the most successful entertainment franchises ever!
As of right now, a title and release date haven’t been announced for the new live-action Naruto movie.
2026-07-27 05:29