Has Naruto Live-Action begun filming? Here’s what we know about filming plans, plot details, director
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Destin Daniel Cretton, has been chosen to lead this thrilling venture. As both the writer and director, Cretton is poised to bring the action-packed world of Naruto to life.
Recent consultations between Cretton and franchise creator Masashi Kishimoto have solidified the latter's involvement in overseeing the film's production. The esteemed production team includes Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu from Arad Productions, with Cretton serving as a producer alongside Jeyun Munford’s company, Hisako.
«It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation,» expressed Cretton as reported by Pinkvilla. «We are very excited to collaborate and bring Naruto to the big screen.»
Author's Blessing: Masashi Kishimoto Approves Live-Action Naruto
With a live-action Naruto film in the works, the franchise, celebrated for its animated movies, series, and games, is making its mark on the cinematic landscape. Naruto's manga has transcended borders, distributed in over 60 countries, and amassing more than 250 million copies. Aas reported by Pinkvilla, Kishimoto, after meeting with Cretton, conveyed his enthusiasm for the film:
“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. In actually meeting Destin, I also found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to embrace
