Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel

Naruto clashes with armored knights and a mobile fortress in a race to control a world-altering power.

The second Naruto film is a serviceable, if unremarkable, entry in the franchise. While on a routine mission to recover a lost ferret (yes, really), Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru are ambushed by heavily armored knights led by the formidable Temujin. During the skirmish, Naruto and Temujin plummet off a cliff, setting in motion a chain of events that reveals a colossal, mobile fortress decimating the landscape. Shikamaru infiltrates the fortress, hoping to uncover the secrets behind this sudden invasion, while Sakura searches for the missing Naruto. The film's narrative quickly escalates, drawing in ninjas from Sunagakure as they face a common enemy. At the heart of the conflict lies the Gelel Stone, an ancient artifact with the power to reshape the world. Temujin seeks to harness the Gelel Stone to create a utopia, but his methods are ruthless and his vision clashes with Naruto's unwavering belief in the power of friendship and perseverance. As the battle intensifies, Naruto and his allies must confront Temujin and his forces, fighting to protect their world from a twisted ideal.

This Naruto feature delivers typical shonen action: fantasy battles with ninja magic and weapons, plus a plot about a knight and a mysterious stone that drives a conflict over competing visions of peace. Expect moderate fantasy violence and some heavier themes about war and sacrifice, but no sexual content, strong profanity, or substance use.