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Live-action Naruto film production

Overview

Lionsgate is developing a live-action adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s manga series Naruto, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Production is expected to begin around February 2027, with a potential theatrical release targeted for 2028.

Emmy-nominated actor Charles Melton is in final negotiations to portray the character Kakashi Hatake. Known for his roles in ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Beef’, Melton is a second-degree black belt in taekwondo. While the role of the elite mentor is being finalized, an international open casting search remains active to find actors for the central protagonists: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

The project involves Arad Productions, with key producers including Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Jeremy Latcham. The film aims to tell a coming-of-age story centered on Naruto’s journey to become a leader in his ninja village. Previous reports suggested filming may take place in either South Korea or the United Kingdom.

Entities

Destin Daniel Cretton · Masashi Kishimoto · Lionsgate · Marvel Studios · Charles Melton

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Destin Daniel Cretton is set to direct the film. time.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] Production is scheduled to begin in early February next year in the United Kingdom. knightedgemedia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Charles Melton is also in negotiations with Marvel Studios for the role of Beast in X-Men. knightedgemedia.com

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 28 sources
Charles Melton in talks to play Kakashi in live-action Naruto film
Emmy-nominated actor Charles Melton is in final talks to play Kakashi Hatake in Lionsgate’s live-action Naruto film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
13 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Destin Daniel Cretton to direct live-action Naruto movie
Director Destin Daniel Cretton is attached to direct Lionsgate's live-action Naruto movie, with production slated for early 2027 and a focus on staying true to Masashi Kishimoto's original series.

Sources

animenewsnetwork.com · bestmovie.it · cinemacafe.net · cinepop.com.br · comingsoon.net · cubed3.com · eigachannel.jp · envivo.rockandpop.cl · filmstories.co.uk · gamesurf.it · gizmodo.com · knightedgemedia.com · konbini.com · latam.ign.com · lazybudgetchef.com · m.srf.ch · mercado.co.ao · metropolitanmagazine.it · newsbytesapp.com · novagradiska.hr · personal-finance.in · pipocamoderna.com.br · poltronanerd.com.br · rafaelrguthmann.substack.com · reactormag.com · superherohype.com · tbreak.com · visionlinemedia.com

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