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Deadline reports that cult Japanese game Lollipop Chainsaw is getting a live-action feature film produced by an international team, with license from Dragami Games; the movie is pitched as an R-rated action comedy set before the original game, following Juliet Starling as she fights a zombie outbreak at her school, while a new game and an animated series are also in the works as part of a broader Asia-to-global entertainment franchise push.
At Venice 2026, Kore-eda's Look Back converts Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga (and Oshiyama's anime) into a patient, beautifully shot live-action drama about two girls who become co-creators; the film expands the story’s time frame to explore the cost and joy of making art, aided by strong performances, a measured tempo, and Senzo Ueno’s lush cinematography; GKIDS will release it in theaters later this year.
This is a roundup of recent anime and manga news and features, including announcements like NIS America’s Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes game, The Apothecary Diaries getting a live-action series on Amazon Prime (2028), news of Nippon Sangoku’s sequel, and ongoing reviews and coverage across anime, manga, and industry updates.
A roundup of recent anime and manga news and reviews, highlighting the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus trailer for October 11, a future Amazon Prime live-action adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries (2028), a Nippon Sangoku sequel, notable tributes and industry updates—including Yūji Yanase's passing—and various convention coverage and new releases.
Kotaku’s latest look at the Street Fighter live‑action trailer leans into camp, showing nearly the entire cast in costume as Ryu and Ken’s rivalry drives the story, Chun‑Li coordinating a tournament, and a lineup that includes Dhalsim, Balrog, E. Honda, Guile, Cammy, Zangief, with M. Bison scheming behind the scenes as the film opens October 16 (the Resident Evil movie arrives soon after).
Disney+ has halted development of a live-action Gargoyles series; Variety confirms the project, announced in 2023 with Gary Dauberman writing and James Wan’s Atomic Monster producing, is no longer moving forward and there are no current plans for a Gargoyles live-action adaptation.
Warner Bros. is developing a live-action Flintstones movie produced by Ryan Gosling and Jessie Henderson under the Open Invite banner; the project is in early development and seeking a screenwriter, with reports that the story will center on Bamm-Bamm Rubble, following Universal's 1994 live-action film.
Deadline exclusively reports Ryan Gosling and partner Jessie Henderson are developing a live-action Flintstones feature at Warner Bros centered on an adult Bamm-Bamm Rubble, with a writer search underway; the project would be the Flintstones’ latest big-screen effort, following the 1994 and 2000 live-action films, and aligns with Gosling’s producing work on Love of Your Life and Project Hail Mary.
GKIDS has acquired North American rights to the Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust anime film and the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters Per Second. The company will screen Bloodlust in Japanese with English subtitles in select fall showings ahead of a 2027 theatrical/home release, and will also bring the 5 Centimeters Per Second live-action title to North American theaters as part of its release plans.
Charles Melton is in final negotiations to play Kakashi in Destin Daniel Cretton’s Naruto live-action, with filming set for next February. Kakashi is Team 7’s mentor and a central figure in what’s being framed as the film’s origin story and potential franchise starter; casting for Naruto and Sasuke is ongoing. Melton, known for Beef and Riverdale, is an anime fan and taekwondo practitioner, and Cretton is following the success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has grossed over $2 billion globally, with Naruto as his next project.
Charles Melton is in early talks to portray Kakashi Hatake in Destin Daniel Cretton’s upcoming live-action Naruto film, part of a global casting search for Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura. The news follows Melton’s recent Emmy nomination for Beef, as Cretton heads a high-profile production with Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Emmy Yu and Jeyun Munford producing (with Jeremy Latcham) and Lionsgate not yet commenting.
Disney teased the first look at the Lilo & Stitch live-action sequel at D23, showing Angel the pink alien (Experiment 624) with glowing antennae; Maia Kealoha introduced Lilo onstage as Stitch waved onscreen. Chris Sanders is returning to direct the film, set for a May 28, 2028 release, following the remake’s theatrical success.
Disney revealed a first look at its Tangled live-action at D23 and announced a March 31, 2028 release. Teagan Croft stars as Rapunzel opposite Milo Manheim’s Flynn Rider, with Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel; Diego Luna has joined in a new role. Directed by Michael Gracey, produced by Kristin Burr, and written by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Michael Montemayor, filming is underway in Spain and the film will feature the musical elements fans expect from the franchise.
Disney announced a Tangled live-action film set for March 31, 2028, with Teagan Croft as Rapunzel, Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel, and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. Directed by Michael Gracey, the project was unveiled with a brief first look at D23, continuing Disney's adaptation of the animated classic.
Dwayne Johnson says the live-action Moana is a source of pride despite mixed early reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes). He noted that in show business the response can swing, and that what mattered was the culture and Polynesian story shining through. The film has grossed about $266 million worldwide, and Disney signals strong potential for Moana on Disney+, with Johnson remaining supportive of the project.