{
  "id": 17986988,
  "title": "Sony Partners With Lionsgate for Destin Daniel Cretton’s Live-Action ‘Naruto’ Movie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/sony-partners-with-lionsgate-for-destin-daniel-crettons-live-action",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:29:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/naruto-live-action-movie-sony-lionsgate-destin-daniel-cretton/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony and Lionsgate have joined forces to co-finance and distribute Destin Daniel Cretton's live-action adaptation of the popular manga series \"Naruto.\" The film, set for production to begin in spring 2027, will be directed, written, and produced by Cretton, who gained recognition for his blockbuster \"Spider-Man: Brand New Day\" which grossed $2.52 billion worldwide. Lionsgate will take charge of domestic distribution while Sony Pictures will handle international distribution. The announcement highlighted \"Naruto\" as a global phenomenon with a devoted fanbase and potential as a cinematic event. Cretton, a fan of the series, expressed his enthusiasm to collaborate with Lionsgate and Sony, promising to stay true to the beloved property while introducing it to a new generation of viewers.",
  "summary": "Production on the adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto's manga series begins in the spring after a multi-studio bidding war The post Sony Partners With Lionsgate for Destin Daniel Cretton’s Live-Action ‘Naruto’ Movie appeared first on TheWrap .",
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}