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Naruto watch order

Updated October 2026 · 20 entries · release order

Short answer

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

2

main story entries

720

episodes

~276 h

to watch the main story

18 optional entries (recaps, side stories, specials) are 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
    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

  5. 5
    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

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

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

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  15. 15
    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

  16. 16
    Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood PrisonSide story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

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

    Watch onCrunchyroll Netflix

  17. 17
    Naruto: Honoo no Chuunin Shiken! Naruto vs. Konohamaru!!Side story · optional, after Naruto: Shippuden

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

  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?

PartEntriesEpisodesWatch time
Main story2720about 276 hours
Everything released20738about 295 hours

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

Where to watch Naruto

  • Netflix 12 of 20 entries
  • Crunchyroll 10 of 20 entries
  • Tubi 4 of 20 entries
  • Bilibili 2 of 20 entries
  • Hulu 2 of 20 entries
  • YouTube 2 of 20 entries
  • Adult Swim 1 of 20 entries
  • Hoopla 1 of 20 entries

Services and regions change; each entry above links its own 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, Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival, 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 entries, about 276 hours of viewing. With every optional entry 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 entry 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.