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The Odyssey’s scheduling shift gave Spider-Man: Brand New Day a six-month window to plan and develop with Destin Daniel Cretton, allowing Tom Holland to push for a tighter script and leading to what he calls the best Spider-Man movie yet.
Tom Holland says he pressured Sony to push Spider-Man 4 back to avoid losing him to other projects, a timing move that let Nolan’s The Odyssey overlap and freed Destin Daniel Cretton to join the film; he credits Nolan’s preparation and demanded a clear purpose for the movie, not just a summer blockbuster, as key to making Spider-Man 4 feel like a real movie.
Tom Holland revealed in GQ that he pressed Sony Pictures boss Tom Rothman to delay Spider-Man: Brand New Day so he could star in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey; Sony agreed, enabling Nolan’s project to proceed and giving Destin Daniel Cretton time to direct, with the films now set for back-to-back summer releases.
Marvel’s Wonder Man has been renewed for a second season, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley returning as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery. Co-creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest will also return, with Cretton directing and executive producing and Guest continuing as showrunner and executive producer. The renewal follows strong early reception and Marvel’s plan for an awards campaign, a relatively rare second season for Marvel’s live-action series.
A first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Tom Holland’s web-slinger rescuing someone in a darker, more moody vibe as the franchise shifts directors to Destin Daniel Cretton. The film, which promises a “rebirth” for the character, arrives in theaters July 31, with a trailer dropping soon and additional footage teased by fan accounts.
Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man in the first look at Spider-Man: Brand New Day, arriving July 31 in theaters from Sony Pictures. The teaser shows Holland’s hero saving a life between two buildings, with a voice saying “rebirth” and a moody, Zack Snyder–inspired vibe. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton—Holland’s first Spider-Man film not helmed by Jon Watts—the movie also features a new suit and follows the No Way Home era, with the official trailer set to drop soon after fan-led teaser releases.
Filming for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has wrapped, with director Destin Daniel Cretton calling it his most rewarding film. The movie, a prelude to Avengers: Doomsday, stars Tom Holland and is set to premiere on July 31. Production began in Scotland, briefly halted due to Holland's minor injury, but was completed successfully with praise for the cast and crew.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" director Destin Daniel Cretton is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series Naruto, with the blessing and oversight of creator Masashi Kishimoto. Cretton, known for his work in the Marvel universe, will produce the film alongside Avi Arad, and the project marks a significant move in the development of the adaptation since 2015.
Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," is set to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular manga "Naruto" for Lionsgate. The film's specifics are currently undisclosed, but the manga, which has sold over 250 million copies worldwide, follows the journey of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki. The producers include Avi Arad, Ari Arad, and Emmy Yu for Arad Productions, as well as Jeremy Latcham, Cretton, and Jeyun Munford for Hisako. Cretton's previous works include "Just Mercy" and "The Glass Castle," and he is also involved in other upcoming projects.
Marvel director Destin Daniel Cretton, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," is set to direct and write an adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s beloved shonen, "Naruto," with Lionsgate. The project, in the works since 2015, was confirmed last November. Cretton will also produce the film through his production company Hisako. The franchise, popular for its anime and video game offshoots, follows the journey of a young ninja with a demonic fox sealed inside his body as he aims to become the village leader.
Lionsgate has tapped Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," to write and direct a live-action adaptation of the popular manga "Naruto." The film will be based on the manga created by Masashi Kishimoto and follows the story of adolescent ninja Naruto Uzumaki. Cretton expressed excitement about collaborating with Kishimoto and bringing "Naruto" to the big screen. The project has been long in the making, with the studio signing Cretton after previously having Michael Gracey attached to direct in 2015.
Lionsgate is developing a live-action adaptation of the popular manga "Naruto," with Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," set to write and direct. The manga, created by Masashi Kishimoto, follows the story of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki and has garnered a massive global fanbase over the years. Cretton has received Kishimoto's blessing for the project, and the adaptation has been in development since 2015. Lionsgate is enthusiastic about Cretton's vision for the movie and believes it will excite both existing fans and newcomers to the franchise.
Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has decided to step away as the director of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Kang Dynasty" to focus on his other Marvel projects. This departure is amicable, as Cretton remains fully in the Marvel Studios family and is in talks to direct future movies. Cretton is currently working on the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series "Wonder Man" and the sequel to "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." "Avengers: Kang Dynasty" is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026, and will be followed by "Avengers: Secret Wars" on May 7, 2027.