Netflix’s Live-Action My Hero Academia Movie Finally Moves Forward With Major Update

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For several years now, Netflix has been secretly developing a live-action feature film adaptation of the beloved series “My Hero Academia.” Recently, the project has gained significant momentum with its recent update. It’s not unusual for popular franchises to consider live-action adaptations of their anime and manga versions; however, some still manage to catch fans off guard. One such instance is the upcoming live-action version of “My Hero Academia,” which was initially announced almost a decade ago. Since then, it has been stealthily progressing.

The live-action adaptation of “My Hero Academia,” originally handled by Legendary Entertainment and Toho, is now set for release via Netflix following their acquisition of the rights. Additionally, director Shinsuke Sato, known for his work on live-action adaptations such as “Bleach” and “Alice in Borderland,” has been assigned to bring the film to life. Now, a significant new development: Jason Fuchs, screenwriter for films like “Wonder Woman,” “Argylle,” and “IT: Welcome to Derry,” has joined the project as the scriptwriter.

My Hero Academia’s Live-Action Movie Takes Big Step Forward With Netflix

As per the latest update, Fuchs (a key figure in the creation and management of the upcoming HBO Max series IT: Welcome to Derry) is set to pen the script for the live-action adaptation of My Hero Academia, a project currently under development by Netflix and Legendary Entertainment. This shift from earlier reports, which mentioned Joby Harold (known for his work on Army of the Dead and Obi-Wan Kenobi) as attached to the project, signifies a significant change. However, this new development is certainly progress for the film moving forward. Yet, many unanswered questions remain about the upcoming project.

Back in 2018, Legendary Entertainment obtained the rights for a live-action adaptation of “My Hero Academia.” Since then, they’ve been working diligently on this project. The most recent significant update is that the film will be streaming on Netflix. Prior to this announcement, director Shinsuke Sato was enlisted for the project. Known for his work on anime and manga adaptations such as “Bleach,” “Kingdom,” and “Alice in Borderland” (which will conclude its run on Netflix later this month), it appears that the project is under capable direction thus far.

Will My Hero Academia Be Any Good in Live-Action?

In the past, live-action adaptations of anime and manga often met with criticism from fans. However, things have changed recently, as platforms like Netflix have produced some extremely successful series such as Alice in Borderland, Yu Yu Hakusho, One Piece, among others. Interestingly, this upcoming project will be a full-length feature film rather than a series. If any franchise seems ripe for a full-scale Hollywood production, it’s My Hero Academia.

Despite not being at the height it once was when news of this live-action film first surfaced, as My Hero Academia approaches its anime finale, there’s still substantial merit in superhero content like it. It could potentially resonate with a new audience if it effectively captures Izuku Midoriya and other young heroes’ trials on the big screen.

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2025-09-10 18:11