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Naruto Live-Action Movie Gets Update From Spider-Man Director With Global Casting Search
Courtesy of Viz Media The director behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day is taking on Naruto next, and has shared a major update to help kick off the global casting search for the new live-action movie’s stars. We’ve seen an increase in live-action anime and manga adaptations in the last few years specifically, but there are a few now in []
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Latestly.com
· Jul 9, 2026
'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon
Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.
Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura
The live-action “Naruto” movie is launching a worldwide casting search to find its three leading actors. The adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s classic manga is backed by Lionsgate. The casting search will fill the roles of Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Additional casting for supporting roles will follow. Destin Daniel Cretton, the filmmaker behind Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” []
Dexerto
· Jul 10, 2026
Live action Naruto movie opens worldwide casting and you could play Naruto, Sasuke or Sakura
The live-action Naruto movie has launched a global casting call as Lionsgate searches for actors to play the series’ three biggest heroes.
ComicBook.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Live-Action Naruto Movie Takes Major Step Forward, as Creator Calls Adaptation a “Miracle”
Courtesy of Shueisha Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton announce a live-action Naruto release is in-production and talent search is underway to find the film’s stars!
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor
Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary, so that’s where we’re ...
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Related coverage for "Naruto Live-Action Movie Gets Update From Spider-Man Director With Global Casting Search": Latestly.com — 'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon. Variety — ‘Naruto’ Movie Launches Global Casting Search to Find Actors to Play Live-Action Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. Dexerto — Live action Naruto movie opens worldwide casting and you could play Naruto, Sasuke or Sakura. ComicBook.com — Live-Action Naruto Movie Takes Major Step Forward, as Creator Calls Adaptation a “Miracle”. Cosmopolitan — Where and When to Stream the ‘Moana’ Live-Action Film. ArcaMax — Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor