Overview

• The Hollywood Reporter disclosed Fuchs' attachment to the screenplay, and he acknowledged the news on Instagram.
• Legendary began developing a live-action project in 2018, with Netflix joining in 2022 after years of limited public movement.
• No casting, production start, or release window has been announced, and the film remains in early development.
• Fuchs' recent and past credits include Wonder Woman and Argylle, while Sato has led live-action adaptations such as Bleach and Kingdom.
• The movie will adapt Kōhei Horikoshi’s manga, which has topped 100 million copies and concluded in 2024, as the anime prepares its final season for October 4, 2025.