Destin Daniel Cretton to Write and Direct 'Naruto' Movie

Lionsgate is developing a live-action adaptation of the popular manga "Naruto," with Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," set to write and direct. The manga, created by Masashi Kishimoto, follows the story of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki and has garnered a massive global fanbase over the years. Cretton has received Kishimoto's blessing for the project, and the adaptation has been in development since 2015. Lionsgate is enthusiastic about Cretton's vision for the movie and believes it will excite both existing fans and newcomers to the franchise.