In addition to the 2006 television anime adaptation and tie-in specials, Death Note also received a Japanese live-action film adaptation in 2006, with a sequel titled Death Note: The Last Name, and a spinoff titled L change the WorLd in 2008.
A new film titled Death Note: Light up the NEW world, described as a “forbidden sequel” to the first live-action film, opened in Japan on October 29.
Actor and Producer Masi Oka (Heroes, Hawaii Five-0) stated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly earlier this month that he will have a part in Netlfix’s live-action Death Note film.
Viz released the manga, Japanese live-action films, anime, and other tie-in projects in North America, and Crunchyroll streamed the live-action television series.