The North American anime distributor Viz Media announced on its Twitter account and 25th anniversary website that Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds (Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna) will have its American premiere in October. In particular, Viz Media is holding a Heroes of Anime Sweepstakes where the winner and a guest will be flown to a premiere screening in New York City.
In the story, a mysterious group of ninjas makes a surprise attack on the Konohagakure, which takes great damage. The nightmare of another Shinobi World War could become a reality.
The film opened in Japan in August of 2008. It is the fifth Naruto film and the second Naruto Shippūden film.