Big news for anime fans across India—Naruto movies are officially coming to theatres! Reliance Entertainment has partnered with Japan’s TV Tokyo and Happening 365 to bring the iconic Naruto film franchise to the big screen.
The 2004 movie, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, will be the first to hit Indian cinemas in June 2025. What’s even more exciting is that it will be released in English, Hindi, and Japanese, so fans can enjoy the film in their preferred language.
This move comes as anime continues to grow in popularity across India, both online and in theatres. For many longtime fans, watching Naruto in a cinema will be a dream come true.
Anime gains more love in India with Naruto release
Anime has become super popular in India over the last few years. From streaming platforms to movie halls, fans are showing a lot of love for Japanese animation. Now, with the Naruto movies hitting theatres, that love is only going to grow.
TV Tokyo, the studio behind Naruto, sees this as a chance to introduce the franchise to a whole new generation of fans. “We’re happy to make the films available in multiple languages so more people can enjoy them,” said Hiroaki Saiki, head of Global Distribution at TV Tokyo.
Reliance wants fans to enjoy Naruto on the big screen
Reliance Entertainment says they are thrilled to bring such an iconic anime to Indian audiences. “Naruto has a massive fanbase in India, and we’re excited to finally give fans the chance to watch it in theatres,” said Dhruv Sinha, who leads international business at Reliance.
Happening 365, one of the project’s partners, also mentioned that this is a big step in building Naruto’s legacy in India. The companies plan to share more details about the release schedule and future movie launches soon.
So if you’ve ever wanted to see your favorite ninja in action on the big screen, get ready—Naruto movies in India are finally happening in 2025.