Live-Action Naruto Film Sets Spring 2027 Production Start
Sony Pictures joins Lionsgate as co-financier and will handle international distribution on the Destin Daniel Cretton film.
Production on the live-action Naruto movie is set to begin in spring 2027, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing. The project has been greenlit, and Sony Pictures is joining Lionsgate as co-financier.
Sony Pictures will also handle international distribution for the film, according to screenrant.com. Lionsgate remains on board as co-financier.
The film adapts the Naruto manga and anime franchise into live action, with Cretton attached as director. No release date has been announced.
Quick answers
When does the live-action Naruto movie start filming?
Production is set to begin in spring 2027.
Who is directing the live-action Naruto movie?
Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the film.
Who is distributing the live-action Naruto movie?
Sony Pictures will handle international distribution and co-finance the film alongside Lionsgate.