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Sony and Lionsgate Join for Live Action Naruto Movie Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

Sony and Lionsgate partner on Destin Daniel Cretton's live action Naruto film, with production expected to begin in spring 2027.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

Destin Daniel Cretton speaking at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019
Destin Daniel Cretton speaking at San Diego Comic-Con in 2019 · Gage Skidmore · Cropped and resized · CC BY-SA 2.0 · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sony Pictures and Lionsgate are partnering on a live action adaptation of the popular manga and anime franchise Naruto. Director Destin Daniel Cretton is attached to lead the film, which is moving forward following a competitive bidding process involving multiple studios.

Production is expected to begin in spring 2027. The project will bring Masashi Kishimoto's internationally recognized franchise to the big screen in a new live action format.

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