Jacob Batalon Says Naruto’s Origin Story Matters to Destin Daniel Cretton

Jacob Batalon has offered a tentative clue about what director Destin Daniel Cretton values in Naruto as he adapts the anime series for live action.

Batalon, who plays Ned Leeds, Peter Parker’s best friend in the Tom Holland films, said that Cretton likes the origin-story elements of Naruto. “A lot of origin story-type things are really important,” Batalon said, according to IGN Nordic Marvel.

The comment may offer fans an indication of the adaptation’s direction, but it does not confirm specific story plans. The source headline also raises the possibility that Team 7 could be the movie’s focus; the available summary does not provide further details about that possibility.

Cretton is identified in the report as the director of Brand New Day. No release date, casting details, or other production information is included in the available source material.