Highly recommended for deep-diving into Kakashi’s dark past.
Most Naruto movies are non-canon, but many fans enjoy watching them alongside the series. According to the Deadline Movie Guide , a common chronological order for the early films is: Naruto Shippuden: The Movie (Watch after ep 32) Bonds (Watch after ep 71) The Will of Fire (Watch after ep 126)
If you want to stick strictly to the main story, the following chunks are safe to bypass according to reviewers from Radio Times and HowStuffWorks : Six-Tails Unleashed (Eps 144–151) Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha (Eps 176–196) Paradise Life on a Boat (Eps 223–242) How to Watch Movies Naruto: ShippГ»denTV Show | 2007
While most filler can be skipped, some arcs provide excellent lore or character development:
The Last: Naruto the Movie (Watch after ep 493) is the only movie that is essential to the canon story. A mini-arc originally planned as a movie, known
A mini-arc originally planned as a movie, known for having some of the series' best animation quality. Filler to Skip
Naruto's return and a high-stakes mission to save the Sand Village's leader from the Akatsuki. Naruto: ShippГ»denTV Show | 2007
To get the best experience, focus on the major canon arcs that drive the main plot.