VIZ Media have announced that they are teaming up with film distribution company Eleven Arts to unleash The Last: Naruto the Movie upon anime fans across the United States through a limited theatrical release happening in select cities starting February 20th 2015. At the moment there will be screenings in 20 cities including but not limited to: New York, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
Tickets go on sale starting in mid-January 2015. Additional ticket information and a complete list of theatre locations and screening dates will be available on Eleven Arts’s website at that time. The film will be presented with original Japanese dialogue with English subtitles. Attendees also will receive a special commemorative NARUTO film poster (As always, while supplies last). Depending on popularity and plausibility, additional locations and screenings may be added.
The Last: Naruto the Movie is based on the internationally bestselling NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series created by Masashi Kishimoto. In the film, the moon is approaching dangerously close to Earth! Unless something is done, the moon will disintegrate, showering the earth with gigantic meteorites.As the clock ticks towards the end of the world, can Naruto save the earth from this crisis?
Charlene Ingram | VIZ Media – Senior Marketing Manager, Animation
Earth’s days are numbered and Naruto will have to tap every bit of his ninjutsu skills and knowledge to save the planet and defeat his enemies in this amazing and highly anticipated addition to the NARUTO saga. Don’t miss the epic big screen action in the exciting theatrical premieres happening across the U.S. in February!
