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Quick Answer
- Naruto Shippuden(TV · 500 eps)
- NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals(TV · 51 eps)
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations(TV · 293 eps)
- BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Part 2(TV)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie 1(Movie · 1 eps)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie 2: Bonds(Movie · 1 eps)
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie 3: The Will of Fire(Movie · 1 eps)
- ...and 6 more below
Total: ~853 episodes / 341h watch time
Naruto Shippuden Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Naruto Shippuden? There are 13 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
13 entries ~341h total4 series7 movies2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Boruto: Naruto the Movie - The Day Naruto Became Hokage
7.32Special1 eps~24minStudio Pierrot
Finished Airing13
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Naruto Shippuden?
Release order. Start with Naruto Shippuden 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 Shippuden?
About 341 hours total across 853 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 244 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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