7 Best Naruto Movies of All Time, Ranked

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The anime series Naruto is truly special for its focus on overcoming challenges and characters who grow and change. While it’s known for exciting ninja battles and powers, the heart of Naruto lies in its deeper themes. The Naruto movies are particularly good at capturing these themes in individual, emotionally resonant stories, making them stand out even among other anime films.

Whether it’s looking at young Naruto’s loneliness or the impact he eventually has, each movie reinforces a key idea from the series: true strength comes from the connections we make and the people we care about, not just from having power.

7. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds (2008)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds explores the power of connection, showing how relationships can be both incredibly supportive and deeply hurtful. The story begins when the Hidden Leaf Village is unexpectedly attacked from the air by the Sky Ninja, a group seeking revenge for old conflicts. During the chaos, Naruto meets Amaru and her teacher, Shinnō, who are connected to the attackers’ scheme. At the same time, Sasuke, now working with Orochimaru, is sent on a separate mission that leads him to a surprising reunion with Naruto. Bonds is known for its stunning animation and cinematic feel, with the team delivering spectacular action sequences, including exciting aerial battles and intense close-combat fights.

6. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower (2010)

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower starts with Naruto and his team chasing a dangerous criminal named Mukade, who is trying to control an old, powerful energy source called Ryūmyaku. Mukade’s actions accidentally send Naruto back in time twenty years, landing him in the city of Rōran, which is under the control of a cruel ruler. To prevent Mukade from changing the past, Naruto joins forces with Minato, the Fourth Hokage, unaware that Minato is actually his father. During his adventure, Naruto also meets and befriends Sara, the young queen of Rōran, and helps her find the strength to protect her people. The movie cleverly connects different generations, highlighting how Naruto shares the same heroic spirit as his father, even though he doesn’t know him. This shared bravery is the heart of the film’s emotional story.

5. Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004)

In Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi must protect Yukie Fujikaze, a popular actress who is actually the hidden princess of a nation ruled by a cruel tyrant. Yukie doesn’t want to accept her royal heritage, but Naruto’s encouragement helps her face her past and fight for her rightful place as leader. What begins as a simple protection mission quickly becomes a challenging journey of self-discovery. Though it’s the first Naruto movie, it’s still considered one of the most heartfelt and visually impressive films in the series.

4. Naruto Shippuden : The Will of Fire (2009)

In Naruto Shippuden: The Will of Fire, a dangerous new threat emerges, causing ninjas with special abilities to vanish and creating distrust between villages. When it’s discovered that the villain, Hiruko – a former friend of a legendary ninja – is targeting Kakashi and intends to cause worldwide chaos, Kakashi decides to sacrifice himself to stop him. However, Naruto, fiercely loyal to his teacher, refuses to let Kakashi face this danger alone. The movie is also known for its impressive and dynamic fight scenes, considered some of the best in the Shippuden films.

3. Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Road to Ninja

I recently watched Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Road to Ninja, and it starts with a surprise attack by the Akatsuki. But things get really weird when Naruto and Sakura are suddenly pulled into an alternate reality created by Tobi, a powerful enemy. It’s a flipped version of their world – Naruto has living parents, Minato and Kushina, but he’s not the celebrated hero he once was. Sakura, on the other hand, finds herself in a life free from her strict parents. At first, this new world seems perfect, but it quickly becomes clear there’s a catch. Naruto is tempted by the chance to finally have the family he’s always wanted, and he has to choose between staying in this tempting illusion and going back to his real life, where his friendships mean everything.

2. The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014)

Released in 2014, The Last: Naruto the Movie takes place two years after the Fourth Great Ninja War. While the world recovers, a new villain named Toneri Ōtsutsuki appears with a plan to destroy Earth by crashing the moon into it. When Toneri kidnaps Hinata’s sister, Hanabi, Naruto, Hinata, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Sai embark on a dangerous mission to save her and prevent the disaster. Beyond the action, the movie focuses on the growing romance between Naruto and Hinata, where Naruto finally realizes her feelings and acknowledges his own. It marks a turning point for Naruto, moving him from a lonely boy seeking acknowledgment to someone who understands love, loss, and the importance of peace.

1. Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)

In Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015), we meet Boruto Uzumaki, the son of the now-famous Seventh Hokage, Naruto. While everyone admires Naruto as a hero, he’s so busy with his duties that Boruto feels ignored and wants to prove his own worth. During the Chūnin Exams, Boruto tries to gain recognition by using a banned ninja tool, but things take a turn when a powerful enemy named Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki attacks the village, seeking its energy. Boruto, Naruto, Sasuke, and a new generation of ninja must work together to defeat this dangerous foe. Throughout the battle, Boruto learns about the challenges of being a leader and what it truly means to be a ninja.

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2025-11-15 22:15