There is no doubt that Naruto has made a great impact over the years, captivating millions of followers and leaving motivating lessons to never give up on achieving goals. Although the series has ended, Masashi Kishimoto’s work is still relevant to fans as the shinobi universe is here to stay.
In 2015, it was announced that a live-action Naruto film would be coming, and although it’s been a few years since then, Lionsgate has revealed more details about the seemingly distant project. To show his commitment to the project, he announced that Tasha Ho will be in charge of the script and Destin Daniel Cretton will direct this highly anticipated installment.
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The most interesting thing is that Naruto could become an MCU of sorts with this film project, which is why it was mentioned at CinemaCon 2024 in Nevada. Kishimoto’s world has enormous potential for the development of its own universe, a unique opportunity for the author’s intellectual property.
Additionally, a live-action Naruto movie from Lionsgate appears to be getting closer as more details about the exciting project have been revealed in recent months. This shows that the studio is committed to delivering a quality adaptation by assembling a very talented team to bring to life this new vision of the shinobi universe created by Kishimoto Sensei.
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The company recognizes high expectations for the project, which will offer a unique vision of the exciting adventures of the Naruto ninja. According to renowned entertainment executive Adam Fogelson, these epic and expansive stories have the potential to create their own cinematic universe.
Fogelson also made it clear that he sees the project as having a very successful future, especially given the possibility of an expanded cinematic universe. His statement, “Naruto offers endless possibilities for future chapters,” has filled fans with hope and excitement as they realize the enormous potential that Lionsgate sees in the Naruto franchise.
What’s most interesting is that Kishimoto has signed on for Destin Daniel Cretton to direct this new adaptation, demonstrating his confidence that the director will bring the story to life in an ingenious and incredible way.
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