Sony and Lionsgate Team Up to Turn Naruto Into a Live‑Action Film

Sony and Lionsgate have just signed a deal to bring the legendary manga Naruto to the big screen in a live‑action film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, who brought Spider‑Man to Hollywood.

Sony will co‑finance the project while Lionsgate will handle international distribution, according to the studios’ announcement.

Production is slated to begin in spring 2027, giving fans a few years to brace for the first teasers.

The partnership is a reminder that Hollywood loves to turn beloved manga into blockbuster movies—though it may lose a few plot points along the way.