[4] Nakata was scheduled to make his English-language debut with True Believers, but later pulled out.

He was later offered by DreamWorks to direct the movie The Ring Two (2005), which he accepted, making his English-language debut with a sequel to a remake of his own film.

Although failing to attain any large-scale success, the film was responsible for leading to his directing of Ring.

Other Nakata films include Sleeping Bride (2000); Curse, Death & Spirit; and Chaos (2000).

He directed the psychological thriller The Incite Mill which premiered on 16 October 2010 in Japan.