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Following the huge success ofOne Piece‘s live-action adaptation by Netflix, it is understandable that fans have the expectation that the upcomingNarutolive-action would also be treated in the same way. However, the idea of adapting a seven-hundred-chapter series into a single movie has been met with some backlash from hardcoreNarutofans.
There is the history that implies the not-so-well track record of live-action adaptations, which is why fans are worried about the upcomingNarutolive-action. But a live-action could also be a successful one if done perfectly by the makers. And as per reports, the live-action Naruto movie, which is in the works at Lionsgate will be written and directed byShang-Chi‘s Destin Daniel Cretton.
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And now it’s aNarutolive adaptation. After big animes likeAvatar: The Last AirbenderandOne Piece, a live-action movie adapting the mangaNarutois in development.Shang-Chiand theLegend of the Ten Rings’ Destin Daniel Cretton hired to write and direct, the studio announced today. (Reported byThe Hollywood Reporter)
Cretton also serves as producer with Jeyun Munford through his company Hisako, alongside Jeremy Latcham and Arad Productions’ Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu. After being discussed for the last nine years, the adaptation is finally taking shape.
“It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation,” Cretton said in the announcement. “We are very excited to collaborate and bring NARUTO to the big screen.”
Naruto, the Manga series ran from 1999 to 2014 and it became one widely recognized intellectual property that many wanted to adapt into live-action throughout the years.
Masashi Kishimoto, the writer and illustrator of the series also believes that if anybody could make it into a live-action movie, it’s only Destin Daniel Cretton.
“When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for Naruto,” said Kishimoto in a statement. (ViaThe Hollywood Reporter)
“After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for Naturo. In actually meeting Destin, I also found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to embrace my input, and felt strongly that we would be able to cooperate together in the production process.”
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Cretton’s involvement means that Tasha Huo, who earlier was supposed to write theNarutofilm, will no longer do so.
NarutoFans Are Still Concerned
Even afterShang-Chi‘s director joined on board,Narutofans can’t come out of concerns. They still remain nervous regarding the prospect of live-action adaptations. There are no reports on the cast and crew as of now.
Let’s just let go of the live actions and make an original.
— Stanley tamz (@StanleyTamz)June 25, 2025
They should do a 15 episode limited series
— Jordan Gabriel 🪶 (@50shadesofdrunk)June 19, 2025
the question is who is the actor will fit Naruto
— Bon (@orewadekudes)August 21, 2025
no thank you please don’t ruin one of the greatest animated sagas of all time
— Cafinikas (@ajcafiero)June 08, 2025
Please dont make a naruto movie
— Steve Mathews (@SteveMa39967527)July 30, 2025
This is gonna fail please don’t😭😭
— Lord Murphy (@cfcMurphh)June 26, 2025
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No doubt,Narutois one of the greatest manga ever written which has captivated many globally. Naruto has sold over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. It will be interesting to see how this cherished saga performs as a live-action adaptation.
The movie has no release window yet.
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