The live-action Naruto movie was announced almost ten years ago, but there had been little news about the production process for a while. It wasn't until November 2023 that we finally received an update, revealing that the show's writer would be Tasha Hao (known for The Witcher: Blood Origin).
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Now, just a few months later, we've received a major new update that has everyone excited about the Naruto movie's production. Destin Daniel Cretton will be partnering with Lionsgate for the Naruto project and will be responsible for both writing and directing the film, effectively taking Tasha Hao's place on the team.
Destin Daniel Cretton is renowned for his work on Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Fans are thrilled to hear about his involvement with the live-action Naruto adaptation.
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Masashi Kishimoto himself expressed his positive thoughts on Cretton's work:
"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.
“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."
Source: Variety.com
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We believe that Cretton's contract with Lionsgate might mark a significant step toward the active commencement of production for the Naruto Live-Action Movie.
In the meantime, we have some anime recommendations for you to enjoy until this adaptation is released:
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