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Considering the response that Netflix’s live-action adaptation seriesAvatar: The Last Airbenderreceived from fans, netizens were concerned with the upcoming live-actionNarutomovie. Unwilling to let the highly appreciated manga get tampered with during adaptation, die-hard fans have been holding their breath.
However, following recent updates fromNarutocreator Masashi Kishimoto, fans seemingly found a ray of hope. As Kishimoto broke his silence on the risky upcoming project and revealed finding Destin Daniel Cretton as the most suitable director for the project, netizens felt relieved. Trusting in Kishimoto’s vision, fans realized there was still some hope left.
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Narutohas been one of the most popular means of entertainment for fans because Masashi Kishimoto combined ruthless refinement of shonen manga’s themes with the irresistible story of the class clown. The manga immediately turned into a global hit, which further received subsequent anime adaptations.
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Even Lionsgate announced it was developing a live-action movie based onNaruto, after the manga’s 2014 conclusion. But despite their announcement, there has been little movement on the project so far. However, only recently, the studio boasted writer and director credits associated with theNarutolive-action.
According to reports fromTHR,Shang-Chiand theLegend of the Ten Rings’ director Destin Daniel Cretton was tapped to write and direct the upcoming live-actionNarutomovie. The director has always met with the franchise creator Masashi Kishimoto, who will be collaborating on the upcoming project.
However, whileDestin Daniel Crettonis known for his flawless work and fans are aware of his incredible projects, netizens were still a bit anxious about his adaptation. Holding the manga close to their hearts, fans didn’t want the live-action movie to end up like Netflix’sAvatar: The Last Airbender.
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Masashi Kishimoto Broke His Silence on New Director
Although fans have been excited to watch the new Netflix adaptation ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, they were left disappointed after the show confirmed toning down Sokka’s sexist attitude. Making changes to the essence of the character, the live-action adaptation of the 2005 animation, ruined it for fans. Therefore, netizens have been truly concerned about the upcomingNarutolive-action.
Despite Lionsgate hiring the acclaimed director Destin Daniel Cretton, fans have been anxious about how it might turn out to be. Considering that it is always difficult to please fans with an adaptation of the original, netizens wondered if Cretton would be able to helm the project or if it would turn into a disappointment. But soon, their stressful concerns were put to ease by theNarutocreatorMasashi Kishimoto.
“When I heard of Destin’s attachment, it happened to be right after watching a blockbuster action film of his, and I thought he would be the perfect director for Naruto. 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.” Kishimoto released a statement viaTHR.
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“In actually meeting Destin, I also found him to be an open-minded director who was willing to embrace my input, and felt strongly that we would be able to cooperate together in the production process.”
Following Masashi Kishimoto’s statement where he entrusted his faith in director Destin Daniel Cretton, fans found a ray of hope. Considering that the franchise creator is happy with Cretton’s previous works and believes that he is the best-suited individual for the live-action project, netizens felt relieved.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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