Reported Details Reveal Sakura's Expanded Role in Live-Action Naruto
An insider reportedly says the live-action Naruto film reshapes Sakura Haruno's backstory and drops Naruto's childhood crush on her.
New reported details about the live-action Naruto movie from director Destin Daniel Cretton point to a larger role for Sakura Haruno, according to cbr.com. The insider claims the film gives Sakura abilities she learned from Tsunade from the start, rather than building to them over time.
The same report says the movie changes her family history: Sakura's father was killed during the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, and her mother comes from a wealthy, snobbish family.
On the romantic side, the film reportedly drops Naruto's childhood crush on Sakura and her resentful reaction to it. Instead, Sasuke Uchiha will reportedly have feelings for Sakura, while Naruto Uzumaki is portrayed as obsessed with ninja history.
The movie will also reportedly simplify the Jinchuriki concept by making bloodline a requirement.
Earlier comments from Kishimoto
At a 2024 anime event in France, Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto said he would have liked to explore Sakura Haruno and her family in more depth. The franchise is approaching its 25th anime anniversary, and Sakura has long been one of its most polarizing characters.
Quick answers
What changes does the live-action Naruto movie reportedly make to Sakura Haruno?
The film reportedly gives her a more prominent role with Tsunade's abilities already in place, kills her father during the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, and makes her mother part of a wealthy, snobbish family.
Will Naruto's crush on Sakura appear in the live-action movie?
According to the reported details, Naruto's childhood crush on Sakura and her resentful reaction will be absent, while Sasuke Uchiha will reportedly have feelings for her.
Who is directing the live-action Naruto movie?
Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the film, according to the reported details.