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Naruto watch order

Updated October 2026 · 2 seasons, 12 movies and 6 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Naruto in release order: Naruto → Naruto: Shippuden.

2

in the main story: 2 seasons

720

episodes

~276 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 12 movies and 6 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.

Release order

  1. 1
    NarutoMain story

    TV · Fall 2002 · 220 ep · ~84 hours · score 4.0/5

    Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll Hoopla Hulu iQIYI

  2. 2
    Naruto: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo SagaseSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Special · Spring 2003 · 1 ep · ~15 minutes · score 3.1/5

  3. 3
    Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall VillageSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Special · Fall 2003 · 1 ep · ~40 minutes · score 3.2/5

  4. 4
    Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports FestivalSide story · optional, after Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

    Special · Summer 2004 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 3.1/5

  5. 5
    Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of SnowSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Movie · Summer 2004 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.4/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix Tubi

  6. 6
    Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of GelelSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Movie · Summer 2005 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.3/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix Tubi

  7. 7
    Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!!Side story · optional, after Naruto

    OVA · Fall 2005 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.1/5

  8. 8
    Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon KingdomSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Movie · Summer 2006 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.3/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix Tubi

  9. 9
    Naruto: ShippudenMain story

    TV · Winter 2007 · 500 ep · ~192 hours · score 4.1/5

    Watch onAdult Swim Bilibili Crunchyroll Hulu Netflix

  10. 10
    Naruto Shippuden the MovieSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2007 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.5/5

    Watch onNetflix

  11. 11
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: BondsSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2008 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.5/5

    Watch onNetflix

  12. 12
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of FireSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2009 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.5/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  13. 13
    Naruto: The Cross RoadsSide story · optional, after Naruto

    Special · Fall 2009 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.2/5

  14. 14
    Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It!Side story · optional, after Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

    Movie · Summer 2010 · ~15 minutes · score 3.3/5

  15. 15
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost TowerSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2010 · ~85 minutes · score 3.5/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  16. 16
    Naruto: Honoo no Chuunin Shiken! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!!Side story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2011 · ~15 minutes · score 3.4/5

  17. 17
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood PrisonSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2011 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.6/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  18. 18
    Road to Ninja: Naruto the MovieSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Summer 2012 · ~2 hours · score 3.7/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  19. 19
    The Last: Naruto the MovieSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

    Movie · Fall 2014 · ~2 hours · score 3.8/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  20. 20
    Road of NarutoRecap · skippable

    Special · Fall 2022 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 4.1/5

How long is Naruto?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story2 seasons720about 276 hours
Everything released2 seasons, 12 movies and 6 OVAs and specials738about 295 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Naruto

Naruto is officially on Netflix (12 of 20), Crunchyroll (10 of 20), Tubi (4 of 20), Bilibili, Hulu and YouTube (2 of 20) and Adult Swim and Hoopla (1 of 20), counting its 20 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Naruto has the full list, free options included.

Is Naruto finished?

As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Naruto: Shippuden, came out in 2007. Nothing new is announced yet.

Do I need to watch the Naruto movies and OVAs?

Optional: Naruto: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase, Naruto: The Lost Story - Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village, Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel, Naruto Narutimate Hero 3: Tsuini Gekitotsu! Jounin vs. Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!! and 11 more. Safe to skip (recaps): Road of Naruto.

How many episodes does Naruto have?

The main story is 720 episodes over 2 seasons, about 276 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 738 episodes (about 295 hours).

Where can I watch Naruto?

Officially on Netflix, Crunchyroll, Tubi, Bilibili, Hulu and more. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

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Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.