Because of the global appeal and popularity of My Hero Academia, Netflix is commissioning a live-action adaptation of the anime series for the streaming platform. The streaming giant doesn't have a good track record for its live-action anime adaptations. Fans were disappointed with the live-action adaptations of Death Note and Cowboy Bebop. Fans hope this new film lives up to the source material and the expectations of fans.
According to Netflix, Shinsuke Sato will direct the upcoming My Hero Academia film. The director is currently working with Netflix on the Alice in Borderlands series as director and screenwriter. Sato will also be the executive producer for My Hero Academia.
Joining Sato will be Joby Harold, who will be tasked to write the screenplay for the live-action adaptation. Harold is best known for his work on the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series for Disney+. The screenwriter worked with Netflix on Army of the Dead. Harold also wrote the screenplay for Transformers: Rise of the Beast and the story for DCU's The Flash.