Destin Daniel Cretton is officially one of the hottest directors in Hollywood right now, following the huge success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it's Lionsgate's live-action Naruto movie, a project that Cretton has been busy promoting while on the Brand New Day press tour. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’)(Via: https://t.co/emm34fYeEl) pic.twitter.com/6efrBd5pr9 — The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) August 7, 2026A new report confirms the next phase of Tom Holland’s Spidey era won't move at the breakneck pace of the "Home" trilogy, leaving Cretton free to tackle Naruto next. Lionsgate first announced its Naruto movie back in 2015, with Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) essentially slated to direct. Said Cretton, "I'm a big fan of it and a big fan of [series creator Masashi] Kishimoto-san.