"The Last: Naruto The Movie" is coming to selected cities in the US through the efforts of VIZ Media and Eleven Arts. According to IGN, the film is set for February 20, 2015 release in 8 cities including New York, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
Reportedly, tickets will go on sale by mid-January at Eleven Arts' website. "The Last: Naruto The Movie" will be shown in its "original Japanese dialogue with English subtitles" according to its official press release.
"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," VIZ Media advertises of Naruto's action-packed plot.
The film based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga introduces a new character that will be Naruto's adversary. According to Christian Today, Naruto will have to fight and save the Earth as the moon approaches it causing harm to everyone in it.
"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? The final chapter of Naruto's story unfolds!" the movie's synopsis stated.
Shonen Jump reveal a little more in a plot summary for the upcoming movie:
"As the last days of Earth approach, Hanabi Hyūga is abducted by a mysterious man in Konoha, and Naruto, Sakura, Sai, Shikamaru, and Hinata set off on a rescue mission!"
According to Latin Times, the "mysterious man" is Toneri Otsutsuki. Toneri from the Otsutsuki lineage has a crescent moon on his back indicating that he has a unique ability to control the moon. He is a direct descendant to the sage of Six Paths.
