"Naruto," one of the most beloved manga series, is being adapted into a live-action film by Lionsgate.
Destin Daniel Cretton, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," will direct, co-write, and produce the adaptation.
Production Team
Cretton will produce alongside Jeyun Munford through his company, Hisako.
Collaboration with Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu of Arad Productions, and Jeremy Latcham.
Series Background
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1999 to 2014.
Story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming his village's leader, harboring the spirit of a nine-tailed demon fox.
Over 250 million copies sold worldwide, adapted into several animated series and video games.
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