The live-action adaptation of the popular anime "Naruto" has made strides as Tasha Huo, showrunner for Netflix's Tomb Raider animated series, is confirmed as the writer for the film. The Lionsgate project aims to bring the anime sensation to the big screen, and while specific details are sparse, fans are reassured that development continues.

Huo brings experience from involvement in projects like The Witcher: Blood Origin and is looking forward to adapting other well-loved IPs like Mighty Nein and Red Sonja. She expresses a deep passion for working with existing characters and stories, which fuels her excitement for writing adaptations that resonate with fans.

The idea of a Naruto live-action film first appeared in 2015, with Michael Gracey associated with directing and Avi Arad among the producers. News surfaced that Arad is also collaborating with Nintendo on a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. The Naruto film script development has been ongoing since 2018, with a focus on aligning closely with the vision of Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Fans await more information about the movie while they enjoy current Naruto content, including the Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections game and rankings of the series and characters among the best in anime. The anticipation builds as the Naruto film aims to correctly capture the essence of its source material, a challenge many Hollywood adaptations of manga have faced in the past.