Fans can watch the "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" with English sub/dub online as the much anticipated movie has leaked on the Internet. However, this may cause loss for Viz Media.
Viz Media is bringing the "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" in the United States and Canada on October 10, but Naruto fans get to see the film ahead its release date as the film is now available in various websites.
According to reports, "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" leaked on various websites: Reddit, 4Chan, Facebook, Twitter, and Torrent engines. Thus, fans can download the movie with or without the English subtitles. The leaked video is a pirated version of the film taken via handheld video cameras inside movie theaters.
Meanwhile, the movie had a successful opening and it earned millions within the first 3-days. Based on the figures, the film has sold a total of 1.56 million tickets within 19 days and has already become the highest earning Naruto franchise.
"Boruto: Naruto the Movie" US release is reported to be on October 10, which is Naruto's birthday that coincides with New York Comic Con. Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto will grace the said event for a meet-and-greet session.
It seems that it is too late for Viz Media to pull the plug on the film as the list of theatres and screening dates was released. Moreover, the "Hokage For A Day" contest is already ongoing.
While it may mean less moviegoers in October, Viz Media wishes to attract more people by bringing in the Naruto creator in the event.