Screenwriter Jason Fuchs Will Pen Netflix’s ‘My Hero Academia’ Live-Action Movie

Netflix and Legendary Pictures have tapped screenwriter Jason Fuchs to write their live-action adaptation of My Hero Academia.

News September 10, 2025 7:03 amOctober 14, 2026 8:48 pm Caleb Williams
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Today, a report announced that Netflix and Legendary Pictures have tapped screenwriter Jason Fuchs to write their live-action adaptation of My Hero Academia. Fuchs is best known for writing 2017’s Wonder Woman and co-creating this year’s IT: Welcome to Derry TV series. Joby Harold penned an early draft of the script. Legendary Japanese director and producer Shinsuke Sato is still attached to direct the film. No cast has been announced yet.

My Hero Academia has no set release date

 

Key Takeaways
  • Netflix and Legendary Pictures selected Jason Fuchs to write the live-action My Hero Academia movie adaptation.
  • Fuchs is widely recognized for his previous work on Wonder Woman and IT: Welcome to Derry.
  • Japanese director Shinsuke Sato remains attached to direct the film, which currently has no cast or release date.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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