Leak Claims Second Boruto Movie in Development
An unverified 4chan post says a follow-up theatrical Boruto film is being planned, with no official confirmation from the studio.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Animation
An anonymous 4chan post dated October 31, 2026 claims a second theatrical Boruto movie is in development, alongside a new video game and a cast reveal for a live-action Naruto film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The claims have not been confirmed by official sources, though a previous 4chan post predicting a Naruto-Ninku crossover was later borne out.
Why it matters
The Boruto franchise has not had a theatrical film in 11 years, so a second movie would mark a significant return to cinemas for the sequel series. Because the leak also points to a broader roadmap for unannounced projects, fans worldwide are watching for signs of what studios may release next.
The previous Boruto anime movie arrived 11 years before this leak, and the Naruto 20th anniversary specials that were originally scheduled for 2023 ran four episodes. Whether any new Boruto film will be officially announced or what its box office or viewership targets might be remains unknown.
The players
Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker known for directing Just Mercy and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and the leak claims he is directing the live-action Naruto film.
The details
An anonymous user posted the claims on 4chan's Anime & Manga board, and social media platforms including Reddit later shared a screenshot of the post. The same poster's September 24, 2026 prediction of a Naruto-Ninku crossover was validated when New York Comic-Con officially announced it on October 10, 2026, lending some credibility to the new claims, though no official source has addressed them.
Timeline
2023: Naruto 20th anniversary specials were originally scheduled to premiere.
September 24, 2026: A 4chan post predicted a Naruto-Ninku crossover for the anniversary specials.
October 10, 2026: New York Comic-Con officially announced the Naruto-Ninku crossover.
October 31, 2026: A 4chan post claimed a second Boruto movie is in development.
Industry Dynamics
The rumored second Boruto film would extend a pattern of theatrical releases tied to the franchise's television run, following Boruto: Naruto the Movie in 2015. Studios across the anime industry increasingly use cinema releases to re-engage legacy fanbases while television continues as the primary distribution channel.
If an official Boruto film is confirmed, viewers would likely need to see it in cinemas during its theatrical run before a later streaming release. Fans outside Japan should watch for announced distribution partners and regional release dates, as these will determine where and when the film can be seen.
The takeaway
Leaks from anonymous forums can be accurate, as the earlier Naruto-Ninku prediction showed, but fans should wait for official studio announcements before treating a project as confirmed. Tracking verified announcements from official franchise channels is the most reliable way to follow what comes next.
Further reading
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