When to Watch Naruto Movies

11 movies placed in the 720-episode timeline

Use this page when you want the cleanest movie placement without guessing where a film fits or risking spoilers.

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Naruto Movie Timeline

Each movie listed in episode order with placement context.

1

Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

Watch after Episode 46Arc: Chunin Exam

After: “Byakugan Battle: Hinata Grows Bold!

The first Naruto movie. Team 7 is sent on a mission to protect an actress.

2

Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Watch after Episode 98Arc: Search for Tsunade

After: “Tsunade's Warning: Ninja No More!

Naruto, Shikamaru, and Sakura encounter a mysterious knightly order.

3

Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Watch after Episode 160Arc: Gosunkugi Capture

After: “Hunt or Be Hunted?! Showdown at the O.K. Temple!

The final original-series movie. Naruto and team protect a spoiled prince.

4

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Watch after Episode 271Arc: Akatsuki Suppression

After: “Reunion

First Shippuden movie. Naruto protects a priestess who can see the future.

5

Bonds

Watch after Episode 311Arc: Pain's Assault

After: “Orochimaru's Hideout Discovered

A mysterious group attacks the Hidden Leaf. Naruto teams up with Sasuke.

6

Will of Fire

Watch after Episode 341Arc: Five Kage Summit

After: “Assemble

Kakashi leaves the village and Naruto rallies to bring him back.

7

The Lost Tower

Watch after Episode 371Arc: Paradise Life

After: “Master and Student

Naruto travels back in time and meets his father, the Fourth Hokage.

8

Blood Prison

Watch after Episode 401Arc: Shinobi World War

After: “Naruto's School of Revenge

Naruto is framed and imprisoned in a criminal stronghold.

9

Road to Ninja

Watch after Episode 431Arc: Ten-Tails

After: “Danzo Shimura

An alternate-reality story written by Masashi Kishimoto.

10

The Last

Watch after Episode 471Arc: Kaguya Otsutsuki

After: “The Man Named Kisame

Canon movie. Set two years after the war, bridging the gap to Boruto.

11

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Watch after Episode 491Arc: Sasuke Shinden

After: “Road to Sakura

Canon movie. Follows Naruto's son Boruto during the Chunin Exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Naruto movies are there?

There are 11 Naruto movies that fit into the main episode timeline. This guide shows exactly when to watch each one.

Do I need to watch Naruto movies?

Some Naruto movies are canon and important to the main story, while others are side stories. Check the notes for each movie below to decide.

What order should I watch Naruto movies?

Watch the Naruto movies in the order listed below — each one is placed after the episode it connects to. This keeps the timeline coherent and avoids spoilers.