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Ah yes, the movies! The world of DragonBall simply would not be complete without these little one-hour gems of storytelling magnificence! Well, okay, maybe that's a bit of a stretch... Although most of the movies have storylines more shallow and predictable than a He-Man cartoon, we still generally find the movies to be simply irresistible! They serve as a fun little detour from the manga and TV series' storyline, twisting around many of the elements we've become so familiar with and giving exciting new angles on the traditional characters and battles.

We're also pleasantly treated with top-notch animation, precise choreography of every aspect of the fighting, and a level of directing leagues beyond that in the TV series! Sure, we know that Goku and friends will save the day, and of course whatever happens will have no long-term impact on the characters, but hey, at least we're getting a solid hour of DragonBall fun! In this section we will be listing some general information for each movie and TV special.



Theatrical Films
DragonBall Movie 01
MOVIE
December 20, 1986
PREMIERE
50 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The great King Gurumes is searching for the dragonballs in order to put a stop to his endless hunger. A young girl named Pansy who lives in the nearby village has had enough of the treachery and decides to seek Muten Roshi for assistance. Can our heroes save the village and put a stop to the Gurumes Army?


DragonBall Movie 02
MOVIE
July 18, 1987
PREMIERE
46 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Before Kame-sennin will accept Goku and Kuririn as students, he sends them on a quest to a castle in the far east. There they will find the legendary, and pretty, "Sleeping Princess." Whomever brings back the Sleeping Princess will become his student. The two boys set out, but what devilish demons await them?


DragonBall Movie 03
MOVIE
July 9, 1988
PREMIERE
46 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The Emperor of Miphan, Chaozu, is hosting the next Budoukai, but can't find his lost doll, "Ran-Ran". Tsuru-sennin and Tao Pai Pai are searching for the dragonballs and promise to use them to locate Ran-Ran, but are actually planning to take over the country. Can Goku and friends save Chaozu before it's too late?


DragonBall Z Movie 01
MOVIE
July 15, 1989
PREMIERE
41 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Garlic Jr. gathers the dragonballs and wishes for immortality, and in the process he kidnapped Gohan, who had the four-star-ball. Garlic Jr. seeks the title of Kami (God), after being denied previously. Piccolo and Goku must join forces once again to save the earth, God, and Gohan!


DragonBall Z Movie 02
MOVIE
March 10, 1990
PREMIERE
59 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Oolong steals Bulma's Dragon Radar, and finds that Dr. Kochin has wished for Dr. Uiro's lab to be released from ice. Kame-sennin is soon captured by Dr. Uiro, as he is thought to be the strongest warrior in the world. Goku must defeat friends and foes to save Kame-sennin and the Earth from destruction!


DragonBall Z Movie 03
MOVIE
July 7, 1990
PREMIERE
61 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The Saiyan warrior, Tullece, and his minions are scouting Earth to locate Kakarot. His minions plant a seed for the "Tree of Godly Might", which grows very quickly and threatens to destroy the Earth. Goku and friends face off against the Saiyan's, but can Goku's new Genki-dama technique save the Earth?


DragonBall Z Movie 04
MOVIE
March 19, 1991
PREMIERE
52 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Slug's planetoid crashes into Earth, and a weather satellite is launched, releasing a cloud to cover the planet and freeze it over. He gathers the dragonballs and regains his youth and strength once again. With his friends defeated, Goku must face the Super Namekian and save the Earth once again.


DragonBall Z Movie 05
MOVIE
July 20, 1991
PREMIERE
47 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

After receiving a report that his younger brother Freeza had been killed by a Super Saiyan, Coola heads to Earth to see Goku's true strength for himself. Coola displays a fifth transformation, that Freeza had never obtained. Can Goku once again reach Super Saiyan and save the Earth from Coola and his men?


DragonBall Z Movie 06
MOVIE
March 7, 1992
PREMIERE
46 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

A metal planetoid lands on the new Planet Namek and Dende sends Goku and friends to investigate... only to find that Coola has returned! Goku and Vegeta face-off against Coola, but are no match and get captured. Can the Saiyan spirit of the two fallen warriors overpower Coola and the Big Gete Star?


DragonBall Z Movie 07
MOVIE
July 11, 1992
PREMIERE
46 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

After Dr. Gero is killed by his No. 17, his computer activates his earlier creations. No. 13, No. 14, and No. 15 have orders to kill Goku, who is shopping with the family. As the battle ensues, No. 13 undergoes a terrifying tansformation. Can the three Super Saiyans stop No. 13 from completing his mission?!


DragonBall Z Movie 08
MOVIE
March 6, 1993
PREMIERE
72 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Vegeta travels to the planet New Vegeta in search of the Legendary Super Saiyan, who has been destroying planets. Goku is also in pursuit of the Legendary Super Saiyan, teleports to the planet, and Broli goes berserk. Goku must defeat the Legendary Super Saiyan... to save the universe!!


DragonBall Z Movie 09
MOVIE
July 10, 1993
PREMIERE
50 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The Money Family is hosting a Tenkaichi Budoukai, but everything goes terribly wrong when Bojack and his minions show up in the final stages. The Z Warriors are handily defeated, leaving Gohan to face Bojack alone. Can Gohan's newly obtained Super Saiyan 2 transformation save the day?


危険なふたり!超戦士はねむれない
Kiken na Futari! Suupaa Senshi wa Nemurenai
The Dangerous Duo! Super-Warriors Can't Rest
DragonBall Z Movie 10
MOVIE
March 12, 1994
PREMIERE
52 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Goten, Chibi Trunks, and Videl are searching for the dragonballs, when a spaceship crashes to Earth. They investigate, and find Broli, who mistakes Goten for Kakarot. As the battle ensues, Gohan arrives and joins in. Will the brothers be able to save the Earth without the help of their father?!


超戦士撃破!!勝つのはオレだ
Suupaa Senshi Gekiha!! Katsu No wa Ore da
Super-Warrior Defeat!! I'm the One Who'll Win
DragonBall Z Movie 11
MOVIE
July 9, 1994
PREMIERE
47 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

After being blackmailed, Mr. Satan and No. 18 travel to battle some bio-warriors. Fortunately, Goten and Trunks hid in their trunk, and with No. 18, the three battle the bio-warriors. After the fight, Goten and Chibi Trunks find a Bio-Broli and accidentally awaken him. Can the fearless duo stop this biological monster?!


復活のフュージョン!!悟空とベジータ
Fukkatsu no Fyuujon!! Gokuu to Bejiita
Rebirth of Fusion!! Goku and Vegeta
DragonBall Z Movie 12
MOVIE
March 4, 1995
PREMIERE
51 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The oni responsible for watching the soul-cleansing machine is taken over by an evil spirit, and the afterlife succumbs to his will. All across Earth, dead villains come back to life! Goku and Vegeta attempt to defeat Janenba while their families deal with the chaos up on Earth. Their only chance? Fusion!


龍拳爆発!!悟空がやらねば誰がやる
Ryuu-Ken Bakuhatsu!! Gokuu ga Yaraneba Dare ga Yaru
Dragon Fist Explosion!! If Goku Won't Do it, Who Will?
DragonBall Z Movie 13
MOVIE
July 15, 1995
PREMIERE
52 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Goku and friends are tricked into using the dragonballs to release Tapion, who contains the demon Hildegarn within himself. Hildegarn eventually escapes and begins to destroy eveything around him. Tapion tries to harness the demon, but it's of no use. Can anyone but Goku defeat the demon and restore peace?


最強への道
Saikyou e no Michi
The Path to Ultimate Strength
10th Anniversary Movie
MOVIE
March 4, 1996
PREMIERE
80 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

Goku and friends are in search of the dragonballs, and so is the ruthless Red Ribbon Army. With his friends lives at stake, Goku takes on the entire Red Ribbon Army. Unfortunately for Commander Red and his army, Goku is no ordinary boy. Who will win the fight of ultimate strength and obtain all seven dragonballs?


Television Specials
DragonBall Z TV Special 01
TV SPECIAL
October 17, 1990
PREMIERE
48 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

On Planet Vegeta, a Saiyan named Kakarot is born. His father Bardock soon obtains the ability to see the future and discovers that Freeza has turned on the Saiyans. Bardock confronts him, but Freeza destroys Planetn Vegeta and the Saiyans as Kakarot is sent off to Earth. And so, the story of DragonBall begins...


DragonBall Z TV Special 02
TV SPECIAL
February 24, 1993
PREMIERE
48 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

The artificial humans have left the future in shambles, killing all of the Z Warriors but two... Gohan and Trunks. As the two battle to save future, Gohan is killed and Trunks finally obtains the power of the Super Saiyan. However, even that isn't enough to defeat such evil, so the young boy travels to the past in search of hope.


悟空外伝!勇気の証しは四星球
Gokuu Gaiden! Yuuki no Akashi wa Suushinchuu
Goku's Side Story! The Proof of his Courage is the Four-Star-Ball
DragonBall GT TV Special
TV SPECIAL
March 26, 1997
PREMIERE
45 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

One hundred years after DragonBall GT, the only surviving character is Pan, who is now an old grandma. After Pan falls ill, Goku Jr. ventures out to Mt. Paozu to find the dragonballs. Along with his school friend Pack, he must face evil and his own fears, while learning how to be brave and courageous like his namesake!


Live-Action Film
ドラゴンボール・エボリューション
Doragon Booru Eboryuushon
Dragonball Evolution
U.S. Live-Action Film
LIVE-ACTION FILM
March 11, 2009
PREMIERE
85 Minutes
RUNNING TIME

On his 18th birthday, Goku is sent to collect the seven dragonballs in order to save the world from the evil alien Piccolo and his minions. Along the way he meets Bulma, and even the desert bandit Yamcha, who join in his quest. Can Goku and friends stop Piccolo from gathering the dragonballs and save the world?
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