Naruto Movies in Order: How to Watch Naruto in Order

Naruto is one of the most popular anime series to date. It is unheard of for someone not to know Naruto and the characters related to Naruto. Naruto is filled with Ninjas, magic, and spirits. This action-packed anime follows Naruto Uzumaki, the titular hero who tries to become the greatest ninja in his Village, Konana. Along with his friends, Naruto embarks on a magical journey and missions. The story follows Naruto throughout his life as a child, teenager, and adult. We see Naruto be a child but indeed end with him becoming a father in the Boruto: Naruto Next Generation.

The story of Naruto Uzumaki is told throughout 3 series, 1014 episodes, and 11 movies. It follows him through 3 stages of his life; Naruto follows his Childhood, Naruto Shippuden follows his Teenage Life, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generation follows his son Boruto and tells the story of an Adult Naruto who is married to his childhood sweetheart, Hinata. It can be very hard to find a bearing on where to start and how to watch the franchise in its entire glory. But for that exact reason, here is a chronological order of Naruto Movies.

Naruto Original Series

Naruto (1-101)

Release Date; 3rd April 2002- 5th September 2004

Platform: Netflix, Crunchyroll

Naruto The Movies: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Release Date: 21st August 2004

Platform: CrunchyRoll, JustWatch, Netflix

The first film in the Naruto franchise took place after episode 101. The film follows Team 7, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as they try to protect actress Yuki from getting captured. It shows the family dynamic between Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke, beautifully. It was released on 21st August 2004 in Japan. The movie is available on Crunchyroll as well as Netflix.

Naruto (102-160)

Release Date: 22nd September 2004-15th November 2005

Platform: Netflix, Crunchyroll

Naruto The Movie: The Legend Stone of Gelel

Release Date: 6th August 2005

Platform: Aniwatch, Netflix, Apple Tv

Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru are caught up in the battle for the Stone of Gelel. Stone of Gelel is a powerful mineral that can grant great powers to its user that is comparable to Jinchuriki, a human-beast hybrid. The movie is set right after episode 106. Released on 6th August 2005, the movie is available on Netflix And watch as well as Apple TV.

Naruto (161-196)

Release Date: 23rd November 2005-6th August 2006

Platform: Netflix, Crunchyroll

Naruto The Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Release Date: 5th August 2006

Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime

Rock Lee, Kakashi, Sakura, and Naruto are assigned with the responsibility of safely taking Prince Hiraku Tsuki along with his father, Michiru to the land of Moon, where they come from. In the journey, Naruto and their friends need to teach Hiraku humility. The movie is set after episode 196 and follows Naruto and the gang as they try to make the most of their B-grade mission. It is also available on Netflix.

Naruto (197-220)

Release Date: 16th August 2006-8th February 2007

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Episode 220 completes the childhood arc of Naruto and his friend. And the next time we see them in Naruto Shippuden, they’re teenagers and living their teenage lives as a Ninja. Naruto is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Its last episode aired on 8th February 2007, it was titled, Departure.

Naruto Shippuden

Naruto Shippuden deals with the Teenage life of Naruto and his friends. We see Naruto become a loud hyperactive teenager who is trying to find his place in the Konana Village. The story is set 2 years after the original series and is a direct sequel to the popular anime. It shows his journey that started out in Naruto but with more complex themes. The first episode of Naruto Shippuden aired on 15th February 2007.

Naruto: Shippuden (1-32)

Release Date: 15th February 2007-25th October 2007

Platform: Netflix, CruncyRoll

Naruto Shippuden: The Movie

Release Date: 4th August 2007

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

While Naruto and Naruto movies gave us a fun-loving child, Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Naruto Shippuden follow Naruto as a teenager. Naruto Shippuden: The Movie starts with the revelation that Naruto is destined to die fighting a monster. The movie tries to ask whether destiny is predestined or in our own hands. It is set right after the 32nd episode of Naruto Shippuden. The movie was released on 4th August 2007 and is available on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

Naruto: Shippuden (33-71)

Release Date: 08th November 2008-14th August 2008

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Bonds

Release Date: 2nd August 2008

Platform: Tubi Tv, Netflix

The movie is set after Episode 71 of Naruto Shippuden. Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Bonds sees the Land of Sky as they plan to attack Konoha in vengeance for their battle during the Second Great Ninja War. The story starts with Konoha village receiving a boy named Amaru who warns them of the coming War. Now the team, consisting of Naruto, Hinata, and Sakura has to work with the child to stop the war. The movie can be watched on Tubi TV or on Netflix.

Naruto: Shippuden (72-126)

Release Date: 21st August 2008-10th September 2009

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Naruto Shippuden The Movie: The Will of Fire

Release Date: 1st August 2009

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

The ninjas who have Kekkei Genkai abilities start to disappear. The next target of the enemies seems to be Kakashi, who is also a Kekkei Genkai user. This story shows the audience how powerful Naruto actually is. Watch the film on Netflix or Crunchyroll after the 126th episode of Shippuden.

Naruto: Shippuden (127-143)

Release Date: 24th September 2009-14th January 2010

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Naruto Shippuden: The Lost Tower

Release Date: 31st July 2010

Platform: Netflix, Amazon Prime

Team 7 tries to capture a ninja by the name, Mukade, the mission ends with Yamato and Naruto are sent 20 years in the past. After being stuck in the past, the duo finds young Kakashi and the fourth Hokage who helps them return to the present time. The series was set after episode 143 and was released on 31st July 2010. It is available to watch Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Naruto: Shippuden (144-196)

Release Date: 21st January 2010-27th January 2011

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Naruto Shippuden The Movie: Blood Prison

Release Date: 30th July 2011

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll, Tubi Tv

Naruto tries to escape one of the world’s most secure prisons, Blood Prison after he is imprisoned after being falsely accused of attacking the Fourth Raikage. The movie follows Naruto as he tries to clear his name without his Fox Chakra. The movie was released on 30th July 2011 and is set after episode 196. It is available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Tubi Tv.

Naruto: Shippuden (197-251)

Release Date: 10th February 2011-23rd February 2012

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Naruto The Movie: Road to Ninja

Release Date: 20th July 2012

Platform: CrunchyRoll, Amazon Prime, Netflix

Road To Ninja is a “What If,” take on the Naruto universe. It takes Naruto and Sasuke to a reality where Naruto’s parents are alive, and Sasuke is an orphan, who never left the village. The crazy adventure is set after the 251st episode of Shippuden. It was released on 20th July 2012 and is available to watch on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime, and Netflix.

Naruto: Shippuden (252-493)

Release Date: 1st March 2012-9th February 2017

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

The Last: Naruto The Movie

Release Date: 6th December 2014

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll, Amazon Prime

The Last: Naruto The Movie is as the title claims, is the Last movie of the franchise. The movie is set after the 493rd episode of Naruto Shippuden. Naruto and friends find out that the moon will soon collide with the Earth because of the descendant of the Sage of Six Paths. The movie is also where we finally get Naruto to propose to Hinata.

Naruto: Shippuden (494-500)

Release Date: 16th February 2017-23rd March 2017

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

Boruto: Naruto The Movie

Release Date: 7th August 2015

Platform: Netflix, CrunchyRoll

While it is not a Naruto movie, it is set in the spin-off series, Boruto: Naruto’s Next Generation. The movie has the first appearance of Adult Naruto and Sasuke. The movie follows Naruto’s son Boruto who has to protect his father after they find out that Jinchurikis are getting killed by an anonymous threat. He gets help from his father’s old friend Sasuke as they both try to protect Naruto.

Conclusion

Naruto, along with Naruto Shippuden and Boruto are all available on Netflix and CrunchyRoll. It is one of the most popular manga and anime of all time along with The One Piece Jujitsu Kaisen and for a good reason. We see the main character grow up to be a man from a child and we grow up along with him.

The anime follows Naruto Uzumaki, a young kid who wants to be the greatest Ninja in his Village and evolves into a fantasy supernatural action drama. The audience gets to see Naruto and his friends grow up. Most of the audience grew up with these characters which is what makes them so special in the first place.

We saw Naruto be a rookie kid with big dreams, laughing around with his friends in Naruto to a funny Teenager trying to find his place in the world in Naruto Shippuden to becoming a good Husband and a Father who disciplines his son and guides him not to follow the mistakes he did in Boruto: Naruto Next Generation.

Naruto Movies in Order: How to Watch Naruto in Order – FAQs

How many episodes of Naruto are there?

There are 224 episodes of Naruto which are divided into 8 seasons and follows the early life of Naruto and his friends.

How are Naruto and Naruto Shippuden different from each other?

Naruto deals with the childhood and initial stage of Naruto and his friends, whereas Naruto Shippuden is about a Teenager Naruto.

Who is Boruto?

Boruto is Naruto’s son, who is introduced in Boruto: Naruto the Movie.