Sony Pictures Joins Lionsgate For Naruto Live-Action Movie; Production To Officially Begin In 2027

Sony Pictures has joined Lionsgate as a co-financing and international distribution partner for the upcoming live-action Naruto movie, with production scheduled to begin in spring 2027.
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Super Mario Galaxy, Resident Evil Reboot, Monster Hunter Outlanders Nominated for HMMA
Monster Hunter Outlanders game also gets nomination
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Sony to Co-Finance and Distribute Live-Action Naruto Film
Sony to handle international distribution for Lionsgate's film adaptation following multi-studio bidding
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Live-Action High School Family Film Clip Premieres
Clip features original song "Kizuna"
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Aobuta Film Opens at #4, Street Fighter Live-Action Hits #8 in Japan
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Live-Action Look Back Film to Screen in North America
GKIDS screens film nationwide in theaters on January 15
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