Lionsgate is currently working on a live-action Naruto movie, with Destin Daniel Cretton, the director of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, leading the project. Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, is participating in the project as a producer and has expressed his enthusiasm for Cretton’s work in the past.
Despite Hollywood’s mixed track record with anime adaptations, the positive response to Netflix’s One Piece indicates potential success for the Naruto film. The most recent news about the Naruto film has fans feeling hopeful that the upcoming live-action adaptation will honor the original material properly.
Destin Daniel Cretton’s Vision For Naruto Sounds Promising
Turning Naruto into a film rather than a television series is daring, given the manga’s extensive length. That being said, with the vast universe of Naruto, producing a series of high-budget films could be the perfect way to bring Kishimoto’s narrative to life in a live-action format. If the first film is successful, it could pave the way for a thrilling and popular movie series, allowing viewers to witness the characters’ evolution over time and the potential for more to come.
In an Entertainment Weekly interview, Tasha Huo, the screenwriter of the first draft of the Naruto movie, disclosed that director Destin Daniel Cretton will depict how “nuanced and special” the manga is. Huo observed that while a non-Naruto fan might be overwhelmed by the vastness of its world, Cretton is capable of capturing the unique qualities that define Masashi Kishimoto’s manga.
Though these comments don’t reveal much, it will be interesting to see Cretton’s interpretation of Naruto. Although Naruto has a rich world, it primarily focuses on its characters. Cretton is committed to creating the live-action film with careful consideration and reverence for the original material.
The Naruto Movie Focusing On The Protagonist Instead of Shinobi Lore World Makes Sense
In Naruto, the focus is on the challenges encountered by the Naruto and his friends rather than the Shinobi world. The lore and power level system in the series are complex from the beginning, but it’s not until Shippuden that the story’s scope truly increases. Since it is the initial installment of a potential series of movies, it would be wise for the first of potentially many live-action Naruto movies to not delve too extensively into the mythology. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi are already intriguing enough to lead a live-action film.
Additionally, after announcing the Naruto film, Kishimoto expressed appreciation for Cretton’s earlier movies. The mangaka noted that the filmmaker excels in producing “solid dramas,” making them a perfect fit for adapting Naruto, a story that heavily focuses on character development.
After enjoying his other films and understanding that his forte is in creating solid dramas about people, I became convinced that there is no other director for [Naruto].
Naruto Has Great Worldbuilding That The Movie Should Do Justice To
Though the primary focus should be on character development in the initial Naruto movie, the live-action series must also explore the depth of Kishimoto’s world. The worldbuilding in Naruto plays a crucial role in the story, so it should be integrated into the live-action franchise as early as possible. Hopefully, the Naruto movie matches the anime in terms of action scenes.
The world of Naruto has great potential, but whether all those elements will be brought to live-action may rely on the first film’s success. The majority of battles in the early stages of Naruto, particularly in the Land of Waves storylines, consist of either hand-to-hand combat or basic Ninjutsu skills, providing the initial film with a potential edge over future installments.
The potential of Naruto’s world is vast, but the transition to live-action may hinge on the initial film’s success. It is hoped that Cretton’s future Naruto film will be followed by more.
About Naruto
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. Its publication began on September 21, 1999, and continued till November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga has collected 72 volumes in tankōbon format.
Naruto Shippuden is Part II of the anime series, which follows an older Naruto as he attempts to save his friend Sasuke while at the same time – addressing the looming threat of the criminal organization – Akatsuki – who are targeting him for their grander scheme.
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