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Naruto watch order

Naruto shows in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Naruto (2002), then Naruto Shippuden (2007), then The Last: Naruto the Movie and Boruto. Both shows contain filler arcs you can skip without losing the story.

How to watch Naruto in order: the full guide

All 5 films and series in the Naruto franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Naruto (2002); the first in chronological order is Naruto (set in Part I).

Release order

  1. Naruto (Series, 2002): Naruto at the Academy and the Chunin Exams; skip the filler arcs.
  2. Naruto Shippuden (Series, 2007): Two and a half years later, through the Fourth Great Ninja War.
  3. The Last: Naruto the Movie (Movie, 2014): Naruto and Hinata, between Shippuden's finale and Boruto.
  4. Boruto: Naruto the Movie (Movie, 2015): Retold in Boruto's early episodes; optional.
  5. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Series, 2017): Naruto's son and the next generation.

Chronological order

  1. Naruto (set in Part I): Naruto at the Academy and the Chunin Exams; skip the filler arcs.
  2. Naruto Shippuden (set in Part II): Two and a half years later, through the Fourth Great Ninja War.
  3. The Last: Naruto the Movie (set in After the war): Naruto and Hinata, between Shippuden's finale and Boruto.
  4. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (set in Years later): Naruto's son and the next generation.
  5. Boruto: Naruto the Movie (set in The Chunin Exams): Retold in Boruto's early episodes; optional.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Naruto shows in?

Watch Naruto (2002), then Naruto Shippuden (2007), then The Last: Naruto the Movie and Boruto. Both shows contain filler arcs you can skip without losing the story.

How many Naruto movies and shows are there?

There are 5 titles in the Naruto franchise: 2 films and 3 series, released from 2002 to 2017.

How long does it take to watch all the Naruto shows?

About 400 hours for all 5 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (4 titles) take about 399 hours.

What is the first Naruto title in chronological order?

Naruto, set in Part I. In release order the first is Naruto (2002).

Which Naruto titles can I skip?

Boruto: Naruto the Movie. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.