Sony has joined work on the live-action adaptation of “Naruto”, which is being developed by Lionsgate. According to Deadline, the company will co-finance the film and handle its international distribution. Lionsgate will retain control over the film's development and production, as well as release it in North America.
Thus, Sony will continue its collaboration with Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”. He is also attached to direct and write “Naruto”. The lead actors have not yet been announced, and filming is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027.
The plot of the adaptation has not been officially revealed, but rumors suggest that the film will be based on the Land of Waves arc. In it, Team 7, consisting of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi, embarks on their first major mission and confronts Zabuza and Haku. The release date remains unknown.