The Last: Naruto the Movie

Two years have passed since the world shattering events of the Fourth Great Ninja War, but a quiet unease lingers in the ninja world. A mysterious descendant of Kaguya named Toneri Otsutsuki arrives from the moon with a dangerous aim to reshape the Earth and begins targeting Hinata Hyuga, drawing Naruto and his friends into a risky mission. As the threat unfolds, old allies reunite and new powers surface while the village confronts questions of love, duty, and the cost of protecting what matters most. What starts as a rescue attempt escalates into a decisive confrontation that tests Naruto, Hinata, and their circle in profound ways they never expected. The stakes rise as the future of their world hangs tonight.

Directed by Hayato Date, The Last draws on Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto universe and sits as a bridge within the Shippuden era. Studio Pierrot produced the film, released in 2014 as part of the franchise, with a concise story.

The film grossed 19,840,000 worldwide against a modest 750,000 budget, underscoring solid international interest in Naruto's world and helping maintain momentum for the franchise's ongoing story and future projects in theaters around the globe.

Beyond action, The Last helped redefine Naruto's romance driven storytelling within the series. It boosted Hinata's standing with fans and reinforced Naruto and Hinata as a canonical pair, shaping discussions, merchandise, and the tone of later installments in the Naruto world. It also shaped fan discussions around Naruto's legacy.

Critics praised the film for its striking animation and emotional heartbeat, noting a shift toward character centered drama alongside big set pieces. Its themes of love, duty, and legacy give a more intimate counterpoint to the series' battles, and fans responded to the emotional core of Naruto and Hinata's relationship.