Fans of Naruto can already mark their calendars: a new animated movie in the franchise is set to be officially announced during New York Comic Con 2026, according to recent reports.
The future of Naruto on the big screen
The announcement is scheduled to take place during a special panel on October 10. In addition to the feature film's confirmation, the audience is expected to get a world premiere look at unreleased material, including new details about the series' card game and other multimedia projects secretly being developed by Studio Pierrot and Bandai.
The event will feature special guests to boost fans' excitement. Confirmed to attend are Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, the original Japanese voices of protagonists Naruto and Sasuke, respectively. They will be joined by Tominaga Yoshihiko, a producer at the renowned animation studio, reinforcing the importance of what will be revealed as the start of a major new era for the brand.
More about Naruto
Created by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto became one of the biggest global pop culture phenomena, telling the story of a young ninja seeking recognition and dreaming of becoming the leader of his village. With the anime's 25th anniversary approaching in 2027, the franchise is undergoing an expansion, spanning from Hollywood live-action productions to stage plays and new animated content celebrating its vast legacy.
Source: O Vício
