Naruto has 3 movies and 8 OVAs, its sequel Naruto Shippuden has 8 movies and 3 OVAs, all of which are considered extra material for the anime, so they do not affect the story told by the manga.
Therefore, it is not necessary to watch both the movies and the OVAs to understand the plot, so feel free to watch only the anime if you wish, since only this one was adapted from the manga.
But if you want to watch the movies and ovas in chronological order, to enjoy all the available content of the series, in the following list I show you how to do it in order, adding a brief synopsis so that you can decide to watch them or not:
How To Watch Naruto In Order with Movies?
| Movies / Specials | Order | Descripción | Cover |
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| OVA 1: Find the Four-Leaf Red Clover! | After episode 5 | Konohamaru informs Naruto that he's the new leader of the Konohamaru Corps, tasked with finding a rare crimson four-leaf clover in the forbidden Akagahara. However, his true goal is to impress Kaede, who's leaving the academy due to her father's mission. | - |
| OVA 2: Mission: Protect the Waterfall Village! | After episode 80 | In this story, Team 7, led by Kakashi Hatake, takes on a C-rank mission to escort a young leader named Shibuki to his home village, Takigakure. Upon arriving, Shibuki is asked by village children to help clean up trash, and he extends the same task to Team 7. Kakashi accepts, and Shibuki agrees to pay them later. | - |
| OVA 3: Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival! | After episode 101 | The Rookie Nine, along with Team Guy, are participating in a sports contest where the victorious team earns a complete week without any missions. Naruto is in urgent need of using the restroom, which compels him to repeatedly rush to the bathroom during the games. However, he is thwarted on each attempt by other ninja who are mostly unaware of his predicament. | - |
| OVA 4: Finally a clash! Jōnin vs. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament Meeting!! | After episode 101 | The Fifth Hokage organizes a competition known as "jōnin vs genin." The objective is to gather crystals to earn points, and the higher-ranked chūnin and jōnin possess more valuable red crystals, while the genin have blue crystals. The video depicts multiple confrontations between genin and jōnin, each concluding with the jōnin either unknowingly acquiring or losing their crystals. | - |
| OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It! | After episode 101 | During their beach day off, Team 7 discovers a Genie who grants three wishes. Naruto wishes for a barbecue, and the Genie proves he's real. They argue over the second wish, with Sakura secretly wanting Sasuke to love her. Naruto runs off with the bottle, triggering a chase. | - |
| Movie 1: Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow | After episode 101 | Naruto Uzumaki, along with his teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, receives a mission to escort a movie crew to the Land of Snow. To their surprise, their assignment involves accompanying the famous actress Yukie Fujikaze, who strongly opposes the journey, making it more challenging than expected. |  |
| Movie 2: Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel | After episode 45 | In the Land of Wind, Sunagakure ninjas face an unexpected invasion by mysterious armored warriors. Shortly after, these warriors, led by Temujin, ambush Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru while they're on a mission to find a lost ferret. Naruto and Temujin engage in a intense battle that leads to both falling off a cliff. |  |
| Movie 3: Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom | After episode 53 | Kakashi Hatake, along with Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee, is assigned to escort Prince Michiru Tsuki and his son, Hikaru, to the Land of Moon upon their return from a world trip. Their mission becomes more challenging due to the prince's extravagant and impulsive decision to acquire an entire circus to fulfill Hikaru's desire for a saber-toothed tiger. |  |
How To Watch Naruto Shippuden In Order with Movies?
| Movies / Specials | Order | Descripción | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movie 1: Naruto Shippūden the Movie | After episode 32 | A group of ninja is scheming to resurrect a formidable demon, and once its spirit reunites with its body, it would result in the world's destruction. The sole means to avert this catastrophic event is for Shion, a shrine maiden, to permanently seal it away. Naruto Uzumaki is assigned to safeguard Shion, but she hesitates to accept his assistance due to her unique ability to foresee death. |  |
| Movie 2: Naruto Shippūden the Movie: Bonds | After episode 53 | A group of flying ninjas from the Land of Sky launches a devastating surprise attack on their old enemy, Konohagakure, seeking revenge. Naruto Uzumaki is eager to join the battle but is delayed by a mysterious doctor named Shinnou, who needs his help to save an injured person. While on this mission, Naruto unexpectedly encounters Amaru, a troubled youngster from a neighboring village desperately seeking Shinnou's assistance. |  |
| Movie 3: Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire | After episode 112 | Kakashi, Naruto, Sakura, and Sai investigate the disappearance of four ninja with special abilities. They find out that Hiruko, a former Konohagakure ninja, is behind it and seeks more powers to start a world-conquering war. Suspicion falls on Konohagakure's involvement. Tsunade faces an ultimatum to solve the crisis and considers a risky plan by Kakashi. |  |
| Movie 4: Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Lost Tower | After episode 153 | Led by Yamato, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Sai are on a mission to capture Mukade, a rogue ninja pursuing the ancient chakra Ryuumyaku beneath the Rouran ruins. They fail to prevent Mukade from releasing its power, resulting in Naruto and Yamato being engulfed by a powerful energy burst. Naruto wakes up in a magnificent yet dangerous kingdom and meets its young queen, Saara, along with three Konohagakure ninjas on a top-secret mission. |  |
| Movie 5: Naruto the Movie: Blood Prison | After episode 222 | During a sensitive investigation, the Fourth Raikage and his team are attacked by a cloaked intruder, revealed to be Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto is accused of assassination and other crimes but vehemently denies the charges. To prevent a diplomatic crisis, Tsunade sends him to the maximum-security ninja prison, Houzuki Castle in Kusagakure. |  |
| OVA: Chūnin Exam on Fire! Naruto vs. Konohamaru! | After episode 222 | As the imminent Fourth Great Ninja War looms, Sunagakure arranges a unique Chunin exam to bolster the ranks of the Allied Shinobi Forces. Konohamaru Sarutobi, a determined newcomer, and Naruto Uzumaki, now a celebrated ninja, join the contenders. Despite the noticeable gap in their abilities, Konohamaru eagerly anticipates the chance to showcase his skills in a competition against Naruto—someone he both looks up to and considers his rival. |  |
| Movie 6: Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie | After episode 272 | Returning to Konohagakure after a mission, the young ninja celebrate a victory. However, Naruto longs for his absent parents, and Sakura is embarrassed by her overbearing family. Their conflicting feelings lead to an argument, but their quarrel is interrupted when the masked Madara Uchiha appears and transports them to an alternate world. |  |
| Movie 7: The Last: Naruto the Movie | After episode 493 | Two years after the Fourth Great Ninja War, Konohagakure enjoys peace until Sixth Hokage Kakashi Hatake discovers that the moon is hurtling dangerously close to Earth. A new threat arises as Toneri Oosutuski invades the village and kidnaps Hinata Hyuuga's sister, Hanabi. Kakashi assembles a team consisting of Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Shikamaru Nara, Sai, and Hinata to rescue Hanabi. |  |
| Movie 8: Boruto: Naruto the Movie | After episode 500 | Boruto Uzumaki, the spirited son of the Seventh Hokage Naruto, is a skilled ninja with the same passion as his father. However, Naruto's constant absence due to his Hokage duties strains their relationship. Boruto aims to prove his worth to his father by excelling in the upcoming Chunin exams, which Naruto will attend. |  |
Can I skip Naruto movies?
You don't need to watch any of the Naruto or Naruto Shippuden movies except "The Last" and "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" because those 2 are the only ones that are really part of the story. All the other movies don't really fit into the timeline because they are movies that aren't actually canon. In the case of the Boruto movie, you can skip it if you are going to continue the story in the Boruto anime.
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