Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto's spirited son, is a gifted ninja with his father's blunt honesty and fierce drive. Yet Naruto's duties as Hokage keep him largely absent, leaving Boruto craving praise and a sense of purpose. A chance meeting with Sasuke Uchiha leads Boruto to request training, hoping to prove he can craft his own path. The movie follows his quest to balance family, ambition and the freedom to choose his future, while introducing a new generation of fighters who will shape the village's fate. It also traces his friendships with teammates and the strain of living under a father's shadow. It's the opening act for a story that expands Shinobi world beyond the original series without spoiling what comes next.

Directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita, Boruto: Naruto the Movie was produced by Studio Pierrot and Toho. It adapts Kishimoto’s Naruto world with a screenplay by Ukyō Kodachi, with original story by Masashi Kishimoto, and premiered in Japanese theaters in 2015 worldwide.

Worldwide box office reached 38,362,448, reflecting solid interest in the Naruto spin off and helping lay groundwork for future installments featuring Boruto and his generation. The film performed strongest in Japan, with healthy uptake in other key markets worldwide, too.

Critics praised the film for fast-paced action and lively animation and audiences welcomed Boruto and Sarada as fresh leads. Some reviews argue it leans on Naruto nostalgia, but the story still examines parental absence, self identity, and the tension between living in a legend's shadow and forging a personal path.

Animation duties were handled by Studio Pierrot, with Toho distributing. Based on Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto world, the film was directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita. The script was by Ukyō Kodachi, with Kishimoto providing the original story and flourishes, and the project featured design work by a team shaping Boruto's overall tone.