Sony Joins 'Naruto' Film Adaptation, Production to Begin in Spring 2027
Sony Pictures will co-finance the film and distribute it outside the U.S. Lionsgate has approved the project and scheduled production to start in spring 2027.
Lionsgate announced an agreement with Sony following competitive negotiations. Sony will handle international distribution, while Lionsgate retains development, production, and domestic market distribution rights for the film.
Destin Daniel Cretton will write the screenplay, direct the film, and serve as its producer. The movie will be based on the cult manga 'Naruto' by Masashi Kishimoto, which has gained global popularity and served as the foundation for an anime series and numerous video games. In July, an international casting search began for the roles of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, though the main cast has not yet been confirmed. According to available information, Charles Melton is in negotiations for the role of Kakashi.
