TIMELINE :Dragon Ball Movies
The best watch order for all the movies, OVAs, TV-Specials in Dragon Ball series + Good Fan Films, shorts and series.
NOTE : The watch order is suggested based on when (and at what stage of series completion) the content of any particular movie will make the most sense to viewers. Other important factors are the Z-warriors' power levels at that point of time, whether they are alive, their dressing, haircut, halo, etc.
NOTE : The watch order is suggested based on when (and at what stage of series completion) the content of any particular movie will make the most sense to viewers. Other important factors are the Z-warriors' power levels at that point of time, whether they are alive, their dressing, haircut, halo, etc.
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- DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruNaoki TatsutaGoku and his friends must stop King Gurumes from destroying the city for blood rubies and gathering the seven Dragon Balls.Watch it after Ep. 013 (s01e13) of Dragon Ball
NOTE: This movie is just a recap of "Emperor Pilaf Saga", the first season of Dragon Ball. For maximum entertainment, watch the episodes of first season instead. - DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaTôru FuruyaMami KoyamaGoku and Krillin want to be trained in the martial arts by the great Master Roshi. The only way he will agree to train them is if they go to Devil's Castle to find the Sleeping Princess, who is being held prisoner by Count Lucifer, and bring her back to his island.Watch it after Ep. 018 (s02e05) of Dragon Ball
- DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaKôhei MiyauchiMayumi TanakaGoku and his friends learn about traffic safety.Watch it after Ep. 045 (s03e17) of Dragon Ball
- DirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaKôhei MiyauchiMayumi TanakaGoku and his friends are members of a fire brigade and explain how to deal with fires. This comes in handy when Bulma's apartment is on fire.Watch it after Ep. 045 (s03e17) of Dragon Ball
- DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaHiromi TsuruNaoki TatsutaGoku and friends go to an adventure searching for the legendary Dragon Balls, as they fight against the Red Ribbon army.Watch it after Ep. 078 (s05e11) of Dragon Ball
A fantastic retelling of the first five seasons of Dragon Ball with beautiful graphics and lovely animation. The character illustrations are so much better and Bulma actually looks like the pretty teen girl that she is. - DirectorKazuhisa TakenouchiStarsMasako NozawaMami KoyamaTôru FuruyaGoku and Krillin are invited to participate in a martial arts tournament taking place in the country of Mifan, where a desperate emperor needs help.Watch it after Ep. 101 (s07e18) of Dragon Ball
- DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaHiromi TsuruGohan is kidnapped by Garlic Jr.'s men so he can have Gohan's Dragon Ball to grant him immortality. Goku and his friends try to stop Garlic Jr. and save the world.Watch it BEFORE episode 001 of Dragon Ball Z (DBZ) / DB Kai
- DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaThe Z-Fighters must stop a mad scientist out to take over the world.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 037 (s01e37)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 018 (s01e18) - DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaTôru FuruyaA group of aliens visit Earth to plant the Tree of Might, a plant that grants cosmic power by draining the Earth's life force.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 037 (s01e37)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 018 (s01e18) - DirectorScott FrerichsStarsMartin BillanyNick LandisCorinne SudbergA Christmas parody of Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might.Hilarious Parody of the above listed movie.
(Available on YouTube) - DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaA Super Namekian named Lord Slug comes to invade Earth and only Goku can stop him .DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 076 (s03e02)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 036 (s02e18) - DirectorsMitsuo HashimotoDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaKazuyuki SogabeYûko MitaThe tale of Bardock, the father of Goku, and his rebellion against his master the mighty Frieza.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 107 (s03e33)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 054 (s02e36) - DirectorYoshihiro UedaStarsMasashi EbaraKeiji HiraiSayaka HiraoThe continuing adventures of Goku's father Bardock, who traveled through time and met new friends and enemies.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 107 (s03e33)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 054 (s02e36)
NEXT WATCH : "Invasion of Tradick"
(Movie) on YouTube - DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsChristopher SabatTiffany VollmerCynthia CranzA review of Dragon Ball Z from the Saiyan Saga all the way to the Trunks Saga.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 125 (s04e18)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 058 (s03e04)
Note: This TV-Special is just a very short RECAP of the complete Dragon Ball story so far up to this point. - DirectorMitsuo HashimotoStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaFrieza's older brother Cooler travels to Earth to take revenge against Goku for Frieza's defeat on planet Namek.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 125 (s04e18)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 058 (s03e04) - StarsAnthony SardinhaChris GuerreroNick LandisHe too is King Cold's offspring but Cooler and he is here to avenge his "little shh it brother". Get ready for some hot lessons in high cuisine by the French and action Cooler than ever.Funny parody of the above listed movie.
(Available on YouTube) - DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaThe death of Dr. Gero at the hands of Androids 17 and 18 prompts the activation of Androids 13, 14, and 15. They try to kill Goku, who fights them with the help of Trunks, Piccolo, Vegeta, Krillin, and Gohan.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 146 (s05e07)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 071 (s03e17) - DirectorScott FrerichsStarsChris GuerreroMarc SoskinAmber Lee ConnorsDr. Gero's mind is backed up to his subterranean computer. With the twins going rogue and Cell years away from maturity, he has to resort to Plan C. The defective androids he couldn't fix.Super parody of the above listed movie.
(Available on YouTube) - DirectorsYoshihiro UedaDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruIn a dark future where the Androids have taken over Earth, Gohan and his student Trunks are the last defense against these deadly killing machines.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 165 (s05e27)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 082 (s03e28) - StarsMasako NozawaMayumi TanakaHiromi TsuruGoku embarks on a time-travel adventure to stop Cell.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 165 (s05e27)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 082 (s03e28)
NOTE: Take part in this quiz and answer all questions to boast you are the biggest Dragon Ball fan. - DirectorShigeyasu YamauchiStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaGoku, Vegeta, and the rest of the Dragon Team search for the fabled Legendary Super Saiyan, a destructive, all-powerful warrior.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 171 (s06e06)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 084 (s04e02) - DirectorScott FrerichsStarsMartin BillanyCurtis ArnottScott FrerichsIn this comedic parody of the eighth "Dragon Ball Z" film, Prince Vegeta's reckless pride leads the Z Warriors into a battle against an incredibly deadly foe, who holds an incredibly fierce grudge against Goku... for an incredibly stupid reason.LOL parody of the above listed movie - Do watch.
(Available on YouTube) - DirectorDaisuke NishioStarsMasako NozawaToshio FurukawaMayumi TanakaCooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.DBZ : Watch it after Ep. 173 (s06e08)
DB Kai: Watch it after Ep. 086 (s04e04) - DirectorScott FrerichsStarsLawrence SimpsonNick LandisScott FrerichsThe Z Team go to New Namek for a vacation. However, they find an alien spaceship latched on to the planet like a parasite. Turns out Cooler has returned thanks to this mechanical monstrosity.Comical parody of the above listed movie.
(Available on YouTube) - StarsMasako NozawaHisao EgawaDaisuke GôriThis is a TV special that takes place directly after Dragon Ball Z movie 7. In it, Goku and Gohan discuss Dragon Ball movies 1-3 and Dragon Ball Z movies 1-7.Note: This TV-Special is just a RECAP of all the Dragon Ball and DBZ movies released so far.
