Following the release of the Marvel film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," a fleeting background detail has sparked discussion among anime fans. In a scene set in Ned Leeds' room, a "Naruto" poster hangs on the wall, featuring Team 7 members Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Kakashi Hatake. Though visible for only a few seconds, it quickly became a delightful cross-franchise easter egg.
This poster is particularly intriguing due to its connection with director Destin Daniel Cretton's upcoming projects. In addition to helming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," Cretton is currently developing a live-action "Naruto" film. This subtle inclusion is thus seen not only as a tribute to the original manga but also as a quiet preview of his future work.
"Naruto" creator Masashi Kishimoto has previously expressed his deep admiration for Spider-Man, naming Andrew Garfield as his favorite Peter Parker. Kishimoto noted the parallels between Peter, who continues to protect others despite the pain of losing Gwen Stacy, and Naruto, who, despite being ostracized by his village from a young age, still chooses to protect it.
Cretton has also previously emphasized that the live-action "Naruto" film will not attempt to cram the entire original story into a single movie, but rather focus on telling one story well. Global casting for Team 7 has officially begun, with Kishimoto also involved in the production, making the poster hidden in the Spider-Man film a clever bridge connecting these two major heroic worlds.
via： FandomWire