Sony and Lionsgate Team up For Naruto Movie, Filming to Begin in Spring 2027

Sony and Lionsgate have teamed up for the live-action Naruto movie, which is targeting a spring 2027 start date.

Sony and Lionsgate have confirmed they will work together on Destin Daniel Cretton's live-action Naruto movie, with Lionsgate handling production and domestic distribution. Sony Pictures will handle international distribution. Lionsgate noted in a statement that Sony is a great partner for this specific project given its experience with anime and manga (Sony owns Crunchyroll, for instance).

“As a longtime fan of Naruto, I’ve always loved that beneath the extraordinary action is a story filled with heart, humor, and humanity," said director Destin Daniel Cretton. "Kishimoto-sensei created a world where unlikely heroes do extraordinary things, and that’s what makes it so special. Lionsgate has been an incredible partner, and I’m thrilled to reunite with the fantastic team at Sony. Together, we’re committed to capturing everything fans love about Naruto while introducing it to a whole new generation. …