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"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series Naruto, with the blessing and oversight of creator Masashi Kishimoto. Cretton, known for his work in the Marvel universe, will produce the film alongside Avi Arad, and the project marks a significant move in the development of the adaptation since 2015.
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.
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.