Story Order

Naruto Movies

Movies placed exactly where they fit in the timeline. Most are non-canon. The Last is part of the main story.

Must WatchOptionalSkip

Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow

after episode 19

Skip

Non-canon. Safe to skip on a first watch without missing anything from the main story.

Legend of the Stone of Gelel

after episode 101

Skip

Non-canon side story. Does not connect to the main narrative.

Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

after episode 135

Skip

Non-canon. Best saved for later if you want extra content with the Part 1 cast.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

after episode 32

Skip

Standalone movie with no impact on the main story.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds

after episode 71

Skip

Non-canon. Does not affect the main narrative.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire

after episode 121

Skip

Non-canon. Can be skipped without missing anything important.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower

after episode 143

Skip

Self-contained story. Does not tie into the main plot.

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Blood Prison

after episode 196

Skip

Non-canon with no Kishimoto involvement. Skip on first watch.

Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie

after episode 251 (optional tie-in: 311)

Optional

Skip on first watch. Story by Masashi Kishimoto. Explores an alternate version of Naruto’s life and characters.

Kishimoto story
More meaningful than other non-canon movies.

The Last: Naruto the Movie

after episode 493

Must Watch
Important: part of the main story. Watch after episode 493.

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

after Boruto Chunin Exams (anime preferred)

Optional
Canon: anime version covers this better. Watch anime instead.