Where to Stream Naruto in 2026: Shippuden, Boruto and Movies

Naruto is trending again — a New York Comic Con panel with the Japanese voice cast, talk of a new animated movie, and a major anime update landing October 10 have pushed the franchise back into the spotlight. If all that buzz has you ready to start (or restart) the series, here's the good news: Naruto is one of the easiest anime franchises to stream legally in the US.

The fastest answer

Crunchyroll and Hulu are the two homes of the Naruto franchise in the US. Both carry the original Naruto (220 episodes), Naruto Shippuden (500 episodes), and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Netflix also carries the original Naruto series, and Pluto TV runs a free, ad-supported Naruto channel if you just want to drop in without paying anything.

If you only want one subscription for the full journey — original series, Shippuden, and Boruto — Crunchyroll or Hulu will get it done for around $8–$10 a month.

Where each part of the franchise streams

The Naruto story spans three series and a stack of movies. Here's where everything lives:

A few notes on the fine print:

• Netflix only has the original series, not Shippuden or Boruto, so plan on switching services when Naruto grows up.
• Movie availability rotates between services more than the shows do. The films (like Road to Ninja and The Last: Naruto the Movie) come and go from Crunchyroll and Hulu, but every film is reliably available to rent or buy on Prime Video or Apple TV for a few dollars. Check the official service listings before subscribing just for a specific movie.
• Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, the manga sequel, is the likely source for future anime — see the news section below.

Cost breakdown

Typical US prices as of early 2026 (all subject to change — confirm on each service's official site):

Best value: Crunchyroll's Fan tier, if anime is your main use case — you also get the rest of the biggest anime catalog in the US. Hulu is the better pick if your household already watches general TV and movies, since Naruto rides along at no extra cost.

Free and cheapest ways to watch

There are genuinely free, legal options here:

• Pluto TV has long run a dedicated Naruto channel — a 24/7 linear stream of episodes, completely free with ads. You can't pick your episode, but it costs nothing and requires no account.
• Crunchyroll's free tier lets you sample a limited selection with ads. It's inconsistent about which episodes are available, so treat it as a preview, not a plan.
• Free trials: Hulu typically offers a free trial for new subscribers. A trial is enough to binge a full arc if you're focused.
• Netflix ad tier (~$8/mo) is the cheapest on-demand way to watch the entire original series with episode selection.

The cheapest path through the whole franchise: Netflix's ad plan (or a Hulu trial) for the original series, then one or two months of Crunchyroll for Shippuden and Boruto — though at 500 episodes, Shippuden will take most people more than a month.

Sub or dub? Both are covered

All three series have English dubs, and the dub is fully caught up through the end of Shippuden. Crunchyroll and Hulu both offer sub and dub versions of the original series and Shippuden; for Boruto, the English dub trails the subtitled release, so if you're current on the story you'll be watching subs. Netflix's original-series episodes offer both audio options.

Watch order (and what you can skip)

The canonical order is simple: Naruto* → Naruto Shippuden → *Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

The honest caveat: the franchise is famous for filler. Roughly 40% of the combined episode count is anime-only material. If you want the story without the detours, filler guides are easy to find — the key stretches to know are episodes 101–106 and 136–220 of the original series (almost all filler after the main arc concludes around episode 135) and large mid-run blocks of Shippuden. The movies are optional side stories, with one exception: Boruto: Naruto the Movie covers events later retold in the Boruto series, and The Last is canon material bridging Shippuden's ending.

Coming in fresh and short on time? Start the original series, use a filler list, and you can reach Shippuden in under 150 episodes.

What's new right now (time-sensitive)

This section reflects news as of fall 2026 — the streaming guidance above doesn't depend on it.

• October 10 update: Studio Pierrot has teased a major Naruto anime announcement for October 10, widely expected to involve the long-delayed Naruto 20th-anniversary remake project or the next phase of the Boruto anime.
• New York Comic Con: A Naruto panel featuring the Japanese voice cast and a Studio Pierrot producer is set for NYCC, another signal that a significant announcement is coming.
• New animated movie: Reports suggest a new animated Naruto film may be announced soon, alongside the still-in-development live-action movie from director Destin Daniel Cretton (Spider-Man: Brand New Day).

None of these have confirmed streaming homes yet. Any new series or film would most likely land on Crunchyroll and/or Hulu based on the franchise's history, but check official announcements before assuming.

FAQ

Is Naruto leaving Netflix? Netflix's catalog rotates, and licensed anime can leave with little notice. As of early 2026 the original series is available, but Crunchyroll and Hulu are the franchise's stable long-term homes — if you're planning a full watch-through, one of those two is the safer bet.

Do I need to watch all 720 episodes before Boruto? No. You need the main story of Naruto and Shippuden, which shrinks dramatically once you skip filler — closer to 430 episodes of canon. Boruto also opens with enough context that lapsed fans can jump back in.

Can I watch Naruto completely free? Yes, legally: Pluto TV's free Naruto channel streams episodes around the clock with ads, and Crunchyroll's free tier offers a limited ad-supported selection. For on-demand access to every episode, you'll need a paid service or a free trial.

— Theo Nguyen