Complete Naruto Watch Order Guide – Easily Rewatch Naruto Anime

Naruto is famous for its undeniably motivating lessons, action sequences, and iconic Naruto run. It is safe to say that Naruto has indeed paved the way for modern shōnen anime.

Having an astounding total of 720 episodes, there are two parts to Naruto. The first one is simply Naruto, with 220 episodes, while part 2 is Naruto Shippuuden, with 500 episodes. The series is also rich with ten movies, several OVAs, and specials.

The Naruto franchise has a shocking 41% filler content. Naruto has 90 filler episodes, while Naruto Shippuden stands with 199 filler episodes. For complete details visit our complete filler guide for Naruto.

1. How To Watch Naruto in Order?

The recommended way to watch Naruto is by following the chronological order:

  • Naruto (Episodes 1-105)
  • Naruto Movie 1: Clash in the Land of Snow
  • Naruto (Episodes 106-160)
  • Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
  • Naruto (Episodes 161-196)
  • Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
  • Naruto (Episodes 197-220)
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 1-23)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 1: Naruto Shippuden the Movie
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 24-70)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: Bonds
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 71-121)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 122-169)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 170-221)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 222-271)
  • Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja
  • Naruto: Shippuden (Episodes 272-500)
  • The Last: Naruto the Movie
  • Boruto: Naruto the Movie
  • Boruto: Naruto the Movie – The Day Naruto Became the Hokage
  • NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals

Watching in chronological order gives you the advantage of simultaneously watching movies and anime for the ultimate experience. You can watch the OVAs, specials, and spinoff series in between or after completing the chronological order.

2. How to watch Naruto in Release Order

TitleType
Naruto (2002-07)Anime Series
Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! (2002)OVA
Naruto: The Lost Story – Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village (2003)OVA
Naruto Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)Movie
Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival (2004)OVA
Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005)Movie
Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! (2005)OVA
Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006)Movie
Naruto: Shippuden (2007-17)Anime Series
Naruto Shippuden Movie 1 (2007)Movie
Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: Bonds (2008)Movie
Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of Fire (2009)
Movie
Naruto: The Cross Roads (2009)OVA
Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower (2010)Movie
Naruto x UT (2011)OVA
Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison (2011)Movie
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012)Spinoff
Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to Ninja (2012)Movie
Naruto: Shippuuden – Sunny Side Battle (2013)OVA
The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)Movie
Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)Movie
Boruto: Jump Festa 2016 Special (2016)Special
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017-Ongoing)Anime Series

Its sequel and spinoff, Boruto, is still ongoing. Follow this list to watch the series according to when each installment was released.

3. How to watch Naruto movies in Order?

The recommended way to watch Naruto movies in order is by following the chronological order:

Naruto MoviesWatch after which episode?
Naruto Movie 1: Clash in the Land of SnowAfter Episode 105
Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of GelelAfter Episode 160
Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomAfter Episode 196
Naruto Shippuden MoviesWatch after which episode?
Naruto Shippuden Movie 1: Naruto Shippuden the MovieAfter Episode 23
Naruto Shippuden Movie 2: BondsAfter Episode 70  
Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: The Will of FireAfter Episode 121  
Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost TowerAfter Episode 169  
Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood PrisonAfter Episode 221  
Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to NinjaAfter Episode 271
The Last: Naruto the MovieAfter Episode 479

Naruto movies fall into the timeline of the anime and correspond to different arcs, so it’s best to watch the movies after finishing a specific number of episodes.

    4. Frequently Asked Questions

    i. Should you watch Naruto OVAs and Special Media?

    OVAs and Specials in Naruto are side stories to the main plot. Most of the time, their events do have an effect on the timeline of the series as a whole. The only important OVAs and Specials in Naruto is Boruto: Naruto the Movie – The Day Naruto Became the Hokage (2016), and you must watch that. 

    Other than that, feel free to skip all the specials and OVAs. If you really wish to watch them, then you can watch everything after the complete series otherwise, follow the order mentioned below.

    • Naruto: Find the Crimson Four-leaf Clover! (After Naruto episode 5)
    • Naruto: The Cross Roads (After Naruto episode 20)
    • Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival (After Naruto episode 98)
    • Naruto: The Lost Story – Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village (After Naruto episode 100)
    • Naruto x UT (After Naruto Shippuden episode 60)
    • Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! (After Naruto episode 164)
    • Naruto: Shippuuden – Sunny Side Battle (After Naruto Shippuden episode 380)
    • Boruto: Jump Festa 2016 Special (After Naruto Shippuden episode 500)

    ii. Can I skip Naruto movies?

    Most of the movies are fillers and can be skipped but you must watch the two movies: “The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)” and “Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2016)”.

    iii. Is Naruto coming back??

    While four new episodes for the original Naruto anime have been announced, no details regarding its plot lines have been revealed. It has also been delayed according to the announcement on the official Naruto website.

    5. Where to watch Naruto with English subs and dub?

    Owing to its huge fanbase and popularity, Naruto is available to watch with English sub and dubs on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix, and many other websites. 

    You can find the full streaming list here.

    TitleWhere to stream with Eng subs?Where to stream with Eng dub?
    Naruto (2005)Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Funimation, Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, Peacock, The Roku Channel, VuduCrunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Funimation, Hoopla, Tubi, PlutoTV, Peacock, The Roku Channel, Vudu
    Naruto ShippudenCrunchyroll, Pluto TV, Adult SwimCrunchyroll, Pluto TV, Adult Swim
    Naruto Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowNetflixNetflix
    Naruto Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomNetflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Shippûden: The MovieNetflix, Prime Video, VuduNetflix, Vudu
    Naruto Shippuden: The Movie – Bonds Netflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Shippûden: The Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of FireNetflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Shippuden Movie 4: The Lost Tower Netflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Shippuden Movie 5: Blood Prison Netflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    Naruto Shippuden Movie 6: Road to NinjaNetflix, Prime VideoNetflix
    The Last: Naruto the Movie Prime Video, VuduNetflix
    Watch Naruto on:

    6. Can you download and watch Naruto offline?

    You can download and watch episodes of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Netflix, Hulu, and several other websites, which have been listed below, along with their different packages that support the download feature.

    WebsiteSubscription PackagesOffline Viewing
    CrunchyrollFan – $7.99/monthNo

    Mega Fan – $9.99/monthYes

    Ultimate Fan – $14.99/monthYes
    FunimationPremium: $5.99 a month / $59.99 per yearNo

    Premium Plus: $7.99 a month / $79.99 per yearYes

    Premium Plus Ultra: $99.99 per yearYes
    NetflixBasic with ads: $6.99/monthNo

    Basic: $9.99/monthYes

    Standard: $15.49/monthYes

    Premium: $19.99/monthYes
    HuluAd-Supported: $7.99/month (or $79.99/year) Yes

    No Ads: $14.99/monthYes
    TubiNo
    Pluto TVNo
    PeacockPremium: $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per yearNo

    Premium Plus: $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per yearYes
    VuduOnly Owned or Rented Movies/ SeriesYes
    HooplaFreeYes

    7. What to do if Naruto is unavailable in your region? 

    If Naruto and Naruto Shippuden aren’t available on any streaming website in your area, then you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few. 

    All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila you can now watch Naruto and Naruto Shippuden even if it is unavailable in your region. 

    Express VPN | Source: Google Playstore

    There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, using low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and get you blocked by streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages. 

    The important thing is that Naruto is present on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, and many other streaming websites’ catalogs, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.

    8. How much time will it take to complete Naruto?

    It will take you a total of 404 hours and 28 mins, or almost 17 days, to complete the whole of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, including all the series, movies, specials, OVAs, and spinoffs. 

    Here is the runtime of each installment of Naruto:

    • Naruto anime: 84hrs 20 mins (200 episodes of 23 mins each)
    • Naruto Shippuuden: 191 hours and 40 minutes (500 episodes of 23 mins each)
    • Boruto anime: 90 hours and 50 minutes (237 episodes of 23 mins each)
    • Movie: 17hrs 35 mins 
    • Specials: 2hrs 7 mins
    • Ova: 32 mins
    • Spinoff: 20hrs 24 mins

    9. About Naruto

    Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. Its publication began on September 21, 1999, and continued till November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga has collected 72 volumes in tankōbon format.

    Naruto Shippuden is Part II of the anime series, which follows an older Naruto as he attempts to save his friend Sasuke while at the same time – addressing the looming threat of the criminal organization – Akatsuki – who are targeting him for their grander scheme.

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    Comments

    11 replies on “Complete Naruto Watch Order Guide – Easily Rewatch Naruto Anime”

    Ok, I’m about to finish Naruto and I got confused. I was deciding whether I should watch the movie then watch the rest of the episodes or do I finish it fully then watch the movie and I decided to do that. But now I’m confused again, do I watch the day naruto beame hokage after the boruto movie or do I watch the boruto movie first. And do I watch the series then watch the boruto movie or again watch the movie first before the series. I would really appreciate some help.

    Hi! I currently finished all 9 seasons of Naruto on Netflix. I’m confused on what the third Naruto series that is listed on the correct order to watch it. Please help lmfao

    This is a good list, except I wouldn’t recommend watching The Cross Roads after episode 20. The post credits scene has a relatively big spoiler.

    Other than that, great list.

    I remember visiting the page couple months back and it had the list of all specials too, like finding the four leaf clover, and “lost episodes”. I have finally gotten around to shippuden, and see that the special episode list is missing. Would you be able to add it back, or is there a reason why you had to remove it? and i don’t mean filler arcs or movies, as i said they were regular 10-20 min episodes. i know only one special in shippuden and it is “sunny side up battle” where itachi makes breakfast for sasuke. but i do not know what other ones are and what order they come in.

    Hello there, I have updated the watch order once again to make it easier for you to navigate. You will find all the required information now. Have fun!

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