# 3 Years Later, ‘Naruto’ Is Officially Back

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-years-later-naruto-is-officially-back/
- Published: 2026-09-30T15:22:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-30T22:55:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/naruto-reboot-miniseries-nycc-update/
- Topics: Film

## Key points

- Naruto limited series paused in 2023 finally gets update at NYCC on 10 October 2026
- Studio Pierrot previously halted production for quality control with no news for 3+ years
- New animated film announcement and live-action movie project also in the works

## Summary

After more than three years of silence, the Naruto franchise is finally set to reveal the fate of its paused limited series at New York Comic Con 2026. Studio Pierrot suspended production of four planned episodes in September 2023 for "quality control" reasons, leaving fans without any updates until now. The announcement represents a long-awaited answer to what went wrong and what the franchise's future holds.

The franchise will provide details at a panel titled "NARUTO: What's Next?" on Saturday, 10 October from 5–6 p.m. EDT. The original concept featured characters from the pre-Shippuden Team 7 era, though it remains unclear whether this announcement pertains to the same suspended series or an entirely new project. Additionally, the panel is expected to include announcements regarding a new animated film, whilst a live-action Naruto film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton is also currently in development at Lionsgate.

## Coverage

- [Collider: 3 Years Later, ‘Naruto’ Is Officially Back](https://collider.com/naruto-reboot-miniseries-nycc-update/)
- [Polygon: Danny Boyle Officially Updates Fans on 28 Years Later 3's Fate](https://www.polygon.com/28-years-later-3-danny-boyle-update-cillian-murphy/)

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