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Quick Answer

  1. Naruto(TV · 220 eps)
  2. NARUTO: Akaki Yotsuba no Clover wo Sagase(Special · 1 eps)
  3. NARUTO: Narutimate Hero 3: Tsui ni Gekitotsu! Jounin VS Genin!! Musabetsu Dairansen Taikai Kaisai!!(OVA · 1 eps)
  4. Naruto the Movie 1: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow(Movie · 1 eps)
  5. Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel(Movie · 1 eps)
  6. Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. Naruto: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival(Special · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 1 more below

Total: ~227 episodes / 91h watch time

Naruto Watch Order(2026)

The Naruto franchise has 8 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.

8 entries ~91h total1 series3 movies4 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

All movies/OVAs are non-canon except The Last and The Day Naruto Became Hokage — nearly all TV filler can be skipped with a filler guide

Common mistake

Watching every filler arc in order and burning out before Shippuden's main story

Short on time?

Watch canon-only Naruto and Shippuden using a filler guide, then The Last as the capstone

Start Watching Naruto

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Naruto?

Release order. Start with Naruto and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Naruto?

About 91 hours total across 227 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 65 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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