Screen Rant

  • Warner Bros. has been working on a live-action Akira movie for several years. 1 / 7

  • It recently secured a 2021 release date, with Taika Waititi attached to direct. 2 / 7

  • Unfortunately, the movie's production start date was recently pushed back. 3 / 7

    Kaneda on a motorcycle in Akira anime adaptation

  • As a result, Waititi has decided to direct Thor 4 next, instead. 4 / 7

    Thor Thor Ragnarok Vertical

  • In the meantime, Akira has been indefinitely delayed (again). 5 / 7

    Kaneda on the cover of Akira manga

  • However, WB is hopeful that Waititi will still direct Akira after his Thor sequel. 6 / 7

  • But will the Akira movie ever ACTUALLY happen? Your guess is as good as ours... 7 / 7