Boruto may finally be heading back to the big screen. According to a new leak reported by CBR, the franchise's first new anime movie in 11 years may be in development.

The gap speaks for itself: the series launched its anime era with a theatrical film before settling into its long-running TV and manga continuity, and fans have been asking about a follow-up movie ever since. With the Boruto manga pushing the story well beyond where the original film left off, a new theatrical project would have far more material to draw from than its predecessor did.

The usual caveats apply. This is a leak, not an announcement — nothing has been confirmed by the studio or the franchise's rights holders, and no staff, story details, or release window have surfaced. Leaks around major shonen properties have a mixed track record, so treat this as smoke rather than fire until something official lands.

Still, the timing is plausible. The Naruto universe remains one of anime's most commercially durable franchises, and an 11-year theatrical drought for its current flagship is the kind of gap studios eventually move to close. If the rumor holds, expect confirmation through official channels before any real details emerge.