# Live-Action Naruto Movie Officially Gets Major 2027 Release Update

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/live-action-naruto-movie-officially-gets-major-2027-release-update/
- Published: 2026-11-03T16:12:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T05:42:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/naruto-live-action-movie-sony-lionsgate-destin-daniel-cretton/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Sony will partner with Lionsgate on the Naruto film.
- Filming is expected to begin in 2027.
- Charles Melton is set to play Kakashi Hatake.

## Summary

Sony is joining Lionsgate as a production partner on the live-action Naruto film, which has been in development for some time. The partnership follows a competitive bidding process and gives the adaptation a major studio collaborator as it moves towards production.

Destin Daniel Cretton will write and direct, and filming is expected to start in 2027. Charles Melton is currently the only announced cast member, playing Kakashi Hatake; casting is under way for Naruto. Sony also owns Crunchyroll, which could support the film’s connection with anime audiences.

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