Based on the namesake Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto Live-Action Movie is an upcoming film currently in development at Lionsgate. The plot and casting (if it has begun) have been strictly kept under wraps, but Lionsgate has recently released some exciting updates on the project.
Here’s all the Naruto Live-Action Movie release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a Naruto Live-Action Movie release date?
Naruto Live-Action Movie’s release date could arrive by 2026 at the earliest.
The live-action cinematic version of Naruto has been in development at Lionsgate since 2015. At the time, Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) was reportedly attached to the project as director. It was reported in November 2023 that Tasha Huo (Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft) was brought in to pen the script. However, in February 2024, it was announced that Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) has inked a deal with Lionsgate to write and direct the Naruto Live-Action Movie.
The filmmaker said in a statement, “It was a true honor to meet Kishimoto-san in Tokyo and hear his expansive vision for his creation. We are very excited to collaborate and bring Naruto to the big screen.”
Kishimoto believes that the film is in good hands with Cretton at the helm. “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,” he said. “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 Naruto.”
The legendary mangaka added, “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. To put it simply, the live-action ‘Naruto’ is bound to be a film with spectacular action and profound drama. I can’t help but be excited for it.”
If Naruto Live-Action Movie goes into production this year and wraps filming by the end of this year or even in early 2025, there is a considerable chance for it to premiere in 2026 at the earliest, given that it will likely spend several months in post-production. ComingSoon will provide an update when the official release date is announced.
This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of this writing.
Where is Naruto Live-Action Movie coming out?
Naruto Live-Action Movie is anticipated to come out in theaters in 2026 at the earliest.
This is because Naruto Live-Action Movie will likely be a massive tentpole project and will require an international theatrical release to be commercially successful. It is also safe to presume that the production company hopes to develop a cinematic series out of what is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable intellectual properties in the world.
