The live-action ‘NARUTO’ movie has been officially greenlit. • Destin Daniel Cretton (‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’) is set to direct • Filming will begin in Spring 2027 (Source:

Destin Daniel Cretton explains they are going to explore Naruto's emotional journey in the live-action ‘NARUTO’ movie. “Naruto's trajectory, his feelings of being an outsider, the feeling of having an ugliness or a monster or some part of you that you’re ashamed of, and then coming to realize that’s the part that makes you unique, that gives you your power.” (Source:

Sony and Lionsgate have confirmed they will work together on Destin Daniel Cretton's live-action Naruto movie, which is targeting a spring 2027 start date.