A newly released Naruto live-action movie trailer is going around the circles online, and creating a buzz with Tom Holland in the lead role. It seems the plot explores Naruto as the story of a young ninja ostracized from his village due to a demonic fox housed inside his body. But the one question that lingers in the minds of the fans is whether the trailer is legitimate or just a fan-made creation.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the rumored Tom Holland Naruto movie trailer.
Is the live-action Naruto movie trailer real or fake?
No, The Naruto Live-Action movie trailer featuring Tom Holland is AI-generated and fan-made.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Screen Culture, a noted YouTube channel that shares fan-made trailers, unveiled its latest creation. The trailer has already garnered more than 68,225 views and 1.2K likes as of writing.
Check out the trailer below:
The trailer showcases a combination of old footage and AI-generated visuals, featuring a fresh take on the Naruto Shippuden theme. It also pays homage to earlier Naruto concepts, all brought to life with impressive CGI. Many viewers are struggling to distinguish between what’s real and what’s created in this mix. However, Tom Holland is not playing Naruto and this is fake. This live-action Naruto film might be hitting theaters no sooner than 2026, as Lionsgate has been developing it since 2015.
Will Tom Holland play Naruto in a live-action movie?
No, Tom Holland won’t be playing in the Naruto Live-Action movie.
So far, no official word or reliable news is saying that Tom Holland is set to star in Naruto live-action movie. Everything out there is just speculation and fan chatter about a possible adaptation. No official sources have confirmed any casting details or mentioned actors like Tom Holland being involved.
However, Destin Daniel Cretton who is recognized for his direction of the ‘Legend of the Ten Rings’, was originally given to direct the live-action adaptation of Naruto for Lionsgate. This project has garnered considerable attention, particularly following the endorsement of Cretton by the original creator of Naruto, i.e. Masashi Kishimoto. Nevertheless, recent updates indicate that Cretton is currently occupied with Spider-Man 4, which could potentially affect the schedule for the Naruto film. (via WDW News Today)
The Naruto live-action movie is still in the early phases. The script is getting some tweaks with Cretton overseeing it. There’s been some movement on it, but it’s hard to say how the director’s focus on Spider-Man 4, which is set to start filming next year, will impact the Naruto film. Given that Spider-Man is a bigger franchise with a clearer schedule, the Naruto project might end up getting pushed back. (via ComicBook)
For now, Cretton is managing several projects simultaneously, including the forthcoming Wonder Man series for Disney Plus and Spider-Man 4. The demands of these prominent films may potentially hinder the progress of Naruto Live-Action Movie’s development.
Naruto enthusiasts need not feel discouraged by the possible hold-ups in the live-action film caused by Destin Daniel Cretton’s postponement. With the triumph of other live-action anime adaptations such as One Piece. There’s plenty of optimism that the Naruto movie is worth the wait.