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Naruto is officially back — just maybe not in the way a lot of fans expected. Called Naruto: Ninjas Assemble, fans can return to Konohagakure, the Hidden Leaf Village, and see some fan-favorite characters too. The long-running anime/manga franchise has still been releasing content, including video games, so it’s not completely a surprise to see…

One of Hollywood’s most anticipated anime adaptations is finally gaining momentum, with the live-action Naruto film launching a global casting call for its lead roles. Lionsgate and the movie’s director and co-writer, Destin Daniel Cretton, announced the search on Friday. The production is looking to cast Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura, the three members of the…

byJordan King|Published on10th July 2026 at 10.18am People: Destin Daniel Cretton Follow Empire on Google

‘Naruto’ live-action film launches global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura

Believe it! The Hollywood Naruto is finally ready to look for its live-action ninja stars

Naruto is as successful and beloved as anime gets. 720 episodes across the original series and its Shippuden sequel, plus fans who have supported the series across decades, make it a major force in anime fandom. If any title has a chance of beating purist disdain and mainstream apathy toward live-action anime adaptations, it’s Naruto.…

Naruto is getting a live-action movie, and the studio behind it is on the hunt for actors to play the iconic characters

The live action NARUTO movie has officially moved into full production, with a global casting search now underway for the main roles of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, the central members of Team 7

Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announced search for their live-action Naruto movie, based on the massively popular manga franchise