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Naruto Watch Order: Series, Movies and Filler
Naruto runs over 1,000 episodes across three series, plus 11 films and a lot of filler. This Naruto anime watch order keeps it simple: what to watch, in what order, and what you can safely skip. Part of our anime watch order guides.
By James Henry · Last updated: October 19, 2026
Quick answer · start here
Naruto (2002) → Naruto Shippuden (2007) → The Last: Naruto the Movie → Boruto (optional).
Naruto series in order
| # | Series | Years | Episodes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naruto | 2002-2007 | 220 | Naruto’s childhood and Team 7 |
| 2 | Naruto Shippuden | 2007-2017 | 500 | Two and a half years later, through the Fourth Great Ninja War |
| 3 | Boruto: Naruto Next Generations | 2017-2023 | 293 | Naruto’s son and the next generation |
Canon movies to watch
| Film | Year | Watch when |
|---|---|---|
| The Last: Naruto the Movie | 2014 | After finishing Shippuden; it bridges to the epilogue |
| Boruto: Naruto the Movie | 2015 | Optional; the Boruto anime later retells it |
The other Naruto and Shippuden films are side stories. They’re fun, but not part of the main plot, so watch them any time or skip them.
Naruto filler guide
Naruto is famous for filler: anime-only episodes made while the manga moved ahead.
- Naruto (2002): the main story ends around episode 135. Most episodes after that, up to 220, are filler. Many fans jump from about episode 135 straight to Shippuden.
- Naruto Shippuden: filler is spread across the series in blocks. Use a filler list (search “Naruto Shippuden filler list”) to skip anime-only arcs while keeping the canon ones.
- Boruto: mixes manga arcs with anime-original stories. Start with the manga-adapted arcs if you’re short on time.
Fastest canon route: Naruto 1-135 → Shippuden (canon episodes only) → The Last.
Is Boruto worth watching?
Boruto follows Naruto’s son and starts slower, but later arcs bring back big stakes. The manga sequel, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, continues the story beyond the anime.
Where to watch Naruto
Crunchyroll and Netflix stream the Naruto series in many regions. Availability varies by country.
What’s next
- Watch for anime news about Boruto: Two Blue Vortex. We’ll add it here once it’s announced.
Try the which Naruto character are you quiz or build a ninja with the Naruto name generator.
How long does it take to watch Naruto?
Planning a binge? Here is a rough guide to the main parts of the naruto watch order, based on about 24 minutes per TV episode:
| Part | Length | Watch time |
|---|---|---|
| Naruto | 220 episodes | about 88 hours |
| Naruto Shippuden | 500 episodes | about 200 hours |
| Boruto: Naruto Next Generations | 293 episodes | about 117 hours |
Skipping filler can cut the Naruto and Shippuden watch time by roughly 40 percent. Times are approximate and do not include openings you skip or breaks.
Tips for first-time Naruto viewers
- Follow the release order first. It is the order the creators intended, and it protects you from spoilers.
- Sub or dub? Both are fine. Subtitles keep the original Japanese performances; dubs let you focus on the animation.
- Avoid wiki pages and comments. Big twists are often spoiled in titles and thumbnails.
- Pace yourself. Two or three episodes a night is enough to stay hooked without burning out.
- Use official streaming. Legal services support the creators and usually have the best quality.
What to watch after Naruto
Finished the naruto watch order and want more? Fans often enjoy these next:
- Hunter x Hunter (2011)
- My Hero Academia
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Bleach
Each of these shares something with Naruto, such as its action, characters or tone, so they make an easy next step.
Why follow this naruto watch order guide?
Our naruto watch order guide gives you the release order, the chronological order, what you can skip and where everything fits, checked against official sources and updated when new seasons or films are announced. Use the naruto watch order above to plan your binge, then bookmark the page so you can check it when the next part is released.
