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TheNarutofranchise has been the foundation for numerous new-generation series and has accumulated a fanbase of millions of people who grew up with Naruto. The essence of the story is based around Naruto Uzumaki, a child who doesn’t have any parents and is the epicenter of hatred in the village.
Since the story captures the journey of Naruto from an adolescent brat who annoys everyone to the protector of Konoha, it is extremely vast and consists of over 700 episodes. The series also has 11 movies and as a new viewer, it might seem very intermediating to find out where to begin and what the watch order is. Today we’re going to expand on how to watch all the movies in the Naruto franchise in chronological order.
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Naruto movies watch order following their release date
TheNarutofranchise has over 10+ movies and it is vital to watch them according to their watch order so you can get the gist of the storyline without feeling confused. Naruto movies were released in the following order:
1: Ninja Clash in the Land Of Snow
This is the very foremost movie in theNarutofranchise and the plot is based around illustrious actress Yukie Fujikaze, who hides her true identity. She is a princess from an island known as the Land of Snow. Kakashi Hatake, along with his team 07, is tasked with protecting her.
Her uncle desires to take over the throw in the Land of Snow after murdering her father but with Yukie alive, his plans are being halted. The movie depicts intense action between Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, who indulge in fierce battles to save their new friend from her adversaries.The movie can be watched on Netflix and Crunchyroll
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2: Legend Of The Stone Of Gelel
Naruto: Legend of the Stone of Gelelis the second movie in the franchise. Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru are out on a mission to retrieve a lost pet; unfortunately, they get winded up in a battle happening near them.
The battle rages between the sand ninjas and bulky, robot-like, armored warriors; however, Naruto and his comrades are attacked by the warriors and are scattered around. Later on, Naruto and others decide to team up with Gaara to take them down. The film takes place after episode 106 ofNaruto. The movie can be watched on Netflix and Crunchyroll
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3: Guardians Of The Crescent Moon Kingdom
Naruto, Kakashi, Sakura, and Rock Lee are tasked with escorting Prince Hikaru Tsuki and his father Michiru back to their home village, which is the Land of Moon. However, they are being trailed by a group of foes who know their true identities and wish to abduct them.
Naruto and others must work together to protect the prince, who is a spoiled brat and does everything as he delights without giving a second thought about the others involved. The movie can be watched on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
4: Naruto Shippuden: The Movie
Naruto Shippuden: The Movieis the very first film in the Shippuden storyline. The destiny of Naruto Uzumaki has been sealed and according to prophecies, he is destined to pass away battling a monster.
The movie subplot focuses on Team 7 teaming up with Rock Lee and the Hyuga clan prodigy, Neji, to guard a priestess named Shion, bestowed with the power to seal spirits away, who is being targeted by Yomi, a man who wishes to unseal a negative cursed spirit called Mōryō to construct his dream kingdom. The movie can be watched on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
The dogma that hatred will always continue is the main theme of theNaruto: Bondsmovie, where Konoha village is being attacked by enemies from the Land of the Sky to cause casualties. The payback is based on Konoha’s decision to bombard them during the second Great Ninja War.
Before the aggression, a boy named Amaru arrives in the village to make everyone aware of the upcoming incursion by the enemy village. Naruto and his comrades join forces to thwart the attack and protect the village. Crunchyroll and Netflix have the movie available for their members.
6: The Will Of Fire
The Will of Fire depicts ninjas with kekkei genkai powers starting to vanish. The next potential target for these unknown enemies is Kakashi Hatake, a.k.a. Mr. Worlwide. Hiruko is both a missing culprit and a former friend of the legendary Sannin.
One night, Hiruko activates a puppet curse placed on Kakashi over 10 years ago. Bound by the curse, Kakashi heeds the order of Hiruko but Naruto and others decide to go all out and face all the adversaries if it means protecting their beloved sensei from danger. Catch this amazing movie on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
7: The Lost Tower
In their quest to catch a ninja named Mukade, Naruto, and Yamamoto end up transiting 20 years in the past. Unfamiliar with their present whereabouts, Naruto is surprised to see the former 4th Hokage, his father Minato, and a young Kakashi Hatake.
Yamamoto, along with Naruto, cannot divulge any knowledge about the future to Minato and others as it disfigures the current timeline. Young Kakashi and Minato join forces with Naruto to send him back to the original timeline. Watch this movie on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
8: Blood Prison
Naruto Uzumaki is arrested and dispatched to Hozuki Castle in the Hidden Grass Village after he is declared accountable for striking the Fourth Raikage. With no one to support him, he has no choice but to stay in the castle known for its heinous management and criminals.
Mui, the head of the castle, is also the mastermind behind the false framing of Naruto and wishes to use his chakra to open a box. Will Naruto be able to prove his innocence, or will he get into more problems? Watch the movie on Netflix or Crunchyroll to find out.
9: Road To Ninja
After arriving back home from a mission, Naruto is saddened to see everyone greeting their parents but unfortunately, he can’t do the same. While he straddles in a park alongside Sakura, sharing his feelings, they are ambushed by Tobi, who manages to knock them out.
Upon waking up, they discover their world to be the complete opposite of what it initially was and their pals have opposite personalities too. Watch the movie to find out what Naruto and Sakura would do when they faced this adverse condition on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
10: The Last
In an event caused by a descendant of The Sage of Six Paths, Naruto and his friends discover that the moon will collide with Earth. A crew is dispatched, which includes Naruto, Hinata, Shikamaru, and Sakura, to stop it from happening.
The motive of this movie was to establish the affinity between Hinata and Naruto and it served as the story where Naruto acknowledged the feelings that have been brewing within him for a long time for Hinata Hyuga. Watch the final movie of the Naruto franchise on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
11: Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Fans who didn’t want to say goodbye to Naruto and his gang can now watch the voyage of Naruto as a Hokage, accompanied by his son Boruto Uzumaki, and the daughter of the Sasuke, Uchiha Sarada.
The movie introduced several new characters and many offerings of old characters who would now take the story further and be the epicenter of the upcoming challenges. Watch the movie on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
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