"Destin Daniel Cretton to Direct Live-Action Naruto Film"

Marvel director Destin Daniel Cretton, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," is set to direct and write an adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s beloved shonen, "Naruto," with Lionsgate. The project, in the works since 2015, was confirmed last November. Cretton will also produce the film through his production company Hisako. The franchise, popular for its anime and video game offshoots, follows the journey of a young ninja with a demonic fox sealed inside his body as he aims to become the village leader.