Naruto followers have been ready since 2015 for the Naruto live-action film that was introduced by Lionsgate. Nevertheless, on account of a number of causes, the film has but to see the sunshine of day. Because the craze of live-action tasks skyrocketed after the discharge of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece live-action by Netflix, followers of Naruto as soon as once more obtained hope that the film would possibly lastly get a launch date.
The film additionally obtained some new updates with a brand new scriptwriter and director becoming a member of the manufacturing, however it seems to be just like the hopes of Naruto followers are about to be crushed. In accordance with current reviews, the Naruto live-action adaptation is likely to be a catastrophe because the showrunners and the creators have little to no data of the narrative.
Though there have been initially some reviews of Kishimoto being concerned within the undertaking, these new updates would possibly shatter the hopes of Naruto followers to see a profitable live-action film. Thus, Lionsgate must be taught from the One Piece live-action and ensure Kishimoto’s involvement in the event that they want to make a very good adaptation.
Masashi Kishimoto’s Involvement With Naruto Reside-Motion
Just a few months in the past, Lionsgate made an official announcement that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton will likely be engaged on the Naruto live-action film. This was the primary time in years that followers lastly obtained some excellent news relating to the undertaking. Even Kishimoto was proud of the information.
The Hollywood Reporter even shared a press release from Kishimoto:
Once I heard of Destin’s attachment, it occurred to be proper after watching a blockbuster motion movie of his, and I assumed he can be the proper director for Naruto. After having fun with his different movies and understanding that his forte is in creating stable dramas about individuals, I grew to become satisfied that there isn’t a different director for Naruto.
Not solely that, the manga creator additionally said that Cretton understood his enter and it could be enjoyable to work with him on the undertaking:
In truly assembly Destin, I additionally discovered him to be an open-minded director who was prepared to embrace my enter and felt strongly that we might have the ability to cooperate collectively within the manufacturing course of.
Nevertheless, since then, no new replace for the film has been reported. Even the hype of Masashi Kishimoto being concerned with the undertaking died down when followers obtained to know supposedly the Naruto live-action film was going to be a catastrophe.
Thus, as of proper now, followers haven’t any understanding of what’s going on with the undertaking and whether or not or not they may get to see the Naruto live-action film.
Lionsgate Wants To Deliver Masashi Kishimoto On Board
Because the current updates about Lionsgate’s Naruto live-action film began spreading across the web, followers have began criticizing it. The producers’ alleged incompetence in studying utterly in regards to the Naruto narrative has left the hopes within the mud for getting a profitable adaptation.
Thus, Naruto followers gathered collectively to demand the affirmation of Kishimoto being concerned within the manufacturing of the film.
Whereas some followers in contrast the “upcoming” live-action adaptation to the opposite failed tasks, others requested Lionsgate to be taught from Netflix’s One Piece adaptation.
If kishimoto isn’t immediately concerned then I don’t need it man simply cancel it
— ItsAkko (@itsakko237) August 7, 2024
That is why you need to ALWAYS have individuals who know the IP engaged on it AND have the writer concerned, its why OPLA is so profitable as a result of it truly had one piece followers engaged on it not random individuals.
— LuffyPortal (@HelaPortal) August 7, 2024
Oh so one other dragon ball catastrophe upcoming?
— Wenzan 🐉💫🐏👾🍬 (@RatKnight14) August 7, 2024
Naruto Evolution let’s go!
— meme bastard (@mask_bastard) August 8, 2024
In all probability noticed the response to at least one piece reside motion and went oh that is straightforward not understanding the rationale that the one piece was good was as a result of how lots of the forged and crew beloved the supply materials
— Goth Mommy Chizuru (@bestgirlchizuru) August 7, 2024
Naruto has been profitable within the fields of manga, anime, video video games, and merchandise. The one gem that’s left to be added to its crown is a profitable live-action adaptation. This may solely be attainable if Lionsgate provides Kishimoto to the manufacturing of the film identical to One Piece live-action did with Eiichiro Oda.
