Lionsgate, Sony Partner for Naruto Film

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Lionsgate, Sony Partner for Naruto Film

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Lionsgate has partnered with Sony Pictures to co‑finance and distribute a live‑action adaptation of the manga Naruto. The deal follows competitive, multi‑studio bidding and will see Sony handle international distribution while Lionsgate oversees development and domestic release. Destin Daniel Cretton, who recently directed the $2.5 billion Spider‑Man: Brand New Day, will write, direct, and produce the film. Production is slated to begin in spring two thousand twenty‑seven, with Lionsgate continuing to manage the project’s progress. Sony’s motion picture group, led by Tom Rothman, praised the partnership for its expertise in manga and anime, positioning the film as a global cinematic event.

Published 2026-11-03 18:08:53 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On September 22 2026 Destin Daniel Cretton signs three‑year overall deal with Sony.
On September 22 2026 Sony co‑finances Naruto live‑action adaptation with Lionsgate.
On September 23 2026 Lionsgate greenlights Naruto project, confirms production schedule.
On March 1 2027 Production of Naruto film scheduled to begin spring 2027.
On April 1 2027 Sony to handle international distribution of Naruto feature.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Lionsgate and Sony strengthen U.S. film distribution networks Possible long-term US impact: Potentially boosts U.S. box office for anime‑based films Most affected groups: Film producers, distributors, anime fans Reader priority: High interest for industry insiders and anime enthusiasts

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