US Trends

how to watch naruto in order on netflix

To watch Naruto in order on Netflix, start with the original Naruto series that is available in your region, then continue with Naruto: Shippuden (also on Netflix in some countries), and only after that move on to Boruto: Naruto Next Generations if it is offered in your catalog. Because Netflix lineups vary a lot by country, some seasons or movies may be missing, so many fans use a VPN or switch to other platforms like Crunchyroll or Hulu once they run out of Naruto content on Netflix.

Quick Scoop

Here is the simple viewing order most fans recommend when using Netflix as a starting point:

  1. Naruto (original series)
    • Watch all available seasons on Netflix in order (Season 1, Season 2, etc.).
    • This covers Naruto’s childhood and sets up every major character and relationship.
  2. Naruto: Shippuden
    • When you no longer see more Naruto seasons on Netflix, search your Netflix app for Naruto Shippuden ; in some regions it appears as a separate title.
 * Watch Shippuden straight through in season order; this is the main continuation of the story.
  1. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
    • After finishing Naruto Shippuden , move on to Boruto if it is available in your Netflix country; this focuses on Naruto’s son and the next generation of ninja.

If your Netflix library stops after part of the story (for example, only early Naruto or a limited chunk of Shippuden), you will need another platform to finish in proper order; fans most often mention Crunchyroll, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video for the missing parts.

Netflix reality check (2025–2026)

Availability of Naruto on Netflix is fragmented and changes over time, so how you watch in order depends heavily on your region.

  • In some countries, Netflix only has the original Naruto series, or even just a subset of its seasons.
  • Other regions have Naruto , Naruto Shippuden , and sometimes a few movies or Boruto seasons bundled in.
  • Community discussions in late 2024 show people asking why Netflix cuts off partway through the seasons and speculating that Netflix may add more seasons gradually to keep subscriptions going.

Because of that, think of Netflix as your “entry point” to Naruto rather than the guaranteed full library.

Clean story order (series only)

If you want to follow the main story as cleanly as possible while sticking to what Netflix offers first, use this order and then supplement on other services if needed:

  1. Naruto (all seasons Netflix gives you)
    • Start at Episode 1 and just let it run.
    • Skip nothing on your first watch unless you specifically want to avoid filler.
  2. Naruto Shippuden (all seasons you can access)
    • Pick up Shippuden after finishing the last available Naruto episode in your region.
    • Watch every season in sequence; Shippuden completes Naruto’s main story.
  3. Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
    • Only once Shippuden is done, jump into Boruto.
    • Boruto is a sequel, so it will spoil big Shippuden events if you watch it early.

If you are ever unsure what comes next, a helpful mental rule is: Naruto → Naruto Shippuden → Boruto , with movies in between arcs instead of replacing episodes.

What about movies and filler?

Netflix often carries fewer Naruto movies than the full franchise list, so you may or may not see all the titles people mention in guides.

  • Standard “full story” order (including movies) usually does this:
    • Watch chunks of episodes, then insert a movie that fits roughly in that timeline, then continue with episodes.
  • Example pattern (simplified):
    • Naruto Episodes 1–101 → Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow → Episodes 102–160 → next movie, and so on.
  • For Shippuden, the pattern is similar: watch a batch of episodes, then watch a Shippuden movie like Bonds or The Lost Tower at the recommended spot.

Because not every Netflix region has these movies, the most practical approach on Netflix alone is:

  • Watch in plain episode order.
  • If a Naruto movie appears in your Netflix search, insert it roughly after the season that matches its characters’ power levels and team composition (for example, mid-classic Naruto vs. late Shippuden).

There are also detailed guides online listing exact episode ranges and filler episodes if you decide later that you want to skip non-manga content, but that usually requires stepping outside Netflix and using dedicated watch-order lists.

If Netflix cuts you off mid-story

Many viewers run into the same problem you hinted at: “I watched everything Netflix shows me; what comes next?” Forum threads describe people stuck around “Season 5” or earlier, realizing that a movie or new series should come next but the tile just isn’t there.

Here are your main options when that happens:

  • Stay in order using another platform
    • Once Netflix’s last Naruto episode ends, continue from that exact episode number on Crunchyroll, Hulu, or another licensed streaming service.
    • This keeps your order perfect while still letting you use Netflix as far as it goes.
  • Use a VPN to access other Netflix regions
    • Some guides describe how certain countries’ Netflix libraries have more Naruto seasons or Shippuden.
* A VPN can virtually switch your region, but availability and terms vary, so check your local laws and Netflix’s policies first.
  • Check fan-made episode spreadsheets and watch-order posts
    • Reddit and other communities share specific chronological orders, including where to place movies and OVAs, which can help you line up what you see on Netflix with the full franchise timeline.

If you want a “completionist” experience with perfect chronology, Netflix alone usually will not be enough, but it is a solid, legal way to start the journey.

TL;DR: On Netflix, watch all available Naruto seasons → then all available Naruto Shippuden seasons → then Boruto if your region offers it, and use another legal platform to fill in anything Netflix is missing so you stay in order.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.