'Naruto' Live-Action Adaptation Enters Pre-Production With 'Spider-Man' Director Destin Daniel Cretton at Helm

'Naruto' Live-Action Adaptation Enters Pre-Production With 'Spider-Man' Director Destin Daniel Cretton at Helm

American filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has moved into pre-production with Lionsgate on the long-gestating live-action adaptation of 'Naruto', with industry outlets confirming the project quietly entered that phase in July 2026. The 47-year-old director is turning his attention to Masashi Kishimoto's blockbuster manga franchise while continuing to ride global box office success with his latest theatrical release. This shift comes in the wake of…

Naruto is next. Destin Daniel Cretton just announced his most ambitious project yet - Asian Sunday & Style

Destin Daniel Cretton is on a roll. His latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has shattered pre-sale records, with projections indicating a staggering £430 million in opening weekend box office. The reviews? Strong audience reactions have been nothing short of phenomenal. With such success under his belt, Cretton is already setting his sights on his

Naruto Officially Returns To The Big Screen Ahead Of Live-Action Movie

Destin Daniel Cretton has included a Naruto poster as an Easter egg in Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead of his live-action movie adaptation.