Screen Rant

  • The live-action Akira movie has received a tax incentive to film in California. 1 / 7

    Akira Kaneda jacket TLDR

  • Several directors has passed on Akira over the years, including Jordan Peele. 2 / 7

  • Leonardo DiCaprio is producing Akira through his Appian Way banner. 3 / 7

    Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood TLDR Vertical

  • Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi is currently attached to direct Akira. 4 / 7

    Taika Waititi on Thor Ragnarok set TLDR

  • The live-action Akira will shoot for 71 days in California, if it happens. 5 / 7

  • Taika Waititi says he wants to adapt the Akira comics, not the anime film. 6 / 7

  • The live-action Akira does not have a release date right now. 7 / 7

    Akira poster TLDR