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Dragon Ball movies in order.

Every Dragon Ball movie by release date, with its runtime and the TV series that was airing when it came out, so you know where each film fits.

  • 17 movies
  • 1989–2022 released
  • 17 h 29 min in total

All 17 Dragon Ball movies in release order

#MovieReleasedRuntimeMAL scoreCame out during
1Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneJul 15, 198941 min6.63Dragon Ball Z
2Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestMar 10, 199060 min6.57Dragon Ball Z
3Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightJul 7, 199061 min6.70Dragon Ball Z
4Dragon Ball Z: Lord SlugMar 9, 199151 min6.55Dragon Ball Z
5Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeJul 20, 199146 min7.09Dragon Ball Z
6Dragon Ball Z: The Return of CoolerMar 7, 199245 min6.80Dragon Ball Z
7Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!Jul 11, 199245 min6.83Dragon Ball Z
8Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super SaiyanMar 6, 199376 min7.34Dragon Ball Z
9Dragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundJul 10, 199350 min7.13Dragon Ball Z
10Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second ComingMar 12, 199450 min6.77Dragon Ball Z
11Dragon Ball Z: Bio-BrolyJul 9, 199446 min5.75Dragon Ball Z
12Dragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornMar 4, 199550 min7.64Dragon Ball Z
13Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the DragonJul 15, 199551 min7.39Dragon Ball Z
14Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsMar 30, 201385 min7.42Dragon Ball Z Kai
15Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'Apr 18, 201593 min7.02Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters
16Dragon Ball Super: BrolyDec 14, 2018100 min8.21Dragon Ball Super
17Dragon Ball Super: Super HeroJun 11, 202299 min7.59Dragon Ball Super

Release dates, runtimes and story links come from MyAnimeList. “Came out during” is the latest TV series that had premiered by the movie’s release; watch that series first. “Main story” movies are linked into the storyline as sequels or prequels.

Dragon Ball movies by the numbers

17 films were released between 1989 and 2022. The longest wait between films was 18 years, from Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) to Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013). 13 films came out while Dragon Ball Z was the current TV series, more than any other.

Runtimes range from 41 minutes (Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone) to 100 minutes (Dragon Ball Super: Broly). Dragon Ball Super: Broly has the highest MyAnimeList score of the group (8.21), and Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly the lowest (5.75). None of the films are linked into the main storyline, so they work as standalone side stories.

Dragon Ball (1986) is animated by Toei Animation, adapted from a manga and tagged action, adventure and comedy. On MyAnimeList it averages 7.98 and ranks 154th by popularity.

Release span1989–2022
LongestDragon Ball Super: Broly (100 min)
ShortestDragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (41 min)
Highest rated on MyAnimeListDragon Ball Super: Broly (8.21)
Lowest rated on MyAnimeListDragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (5.75)
Longest gap between films18 years (1995–2013)
Main-story films0 of 17

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How this list is built

Every film MyAnimeList links to Dragon Ball as a sequel, prequel, side story or summary is listed by its original Japanese release date. Compilation films that retell the TV series are included and labelled by their own titles, so you can skip them if you’ve seen the show.

Frequently asked questions

How many Dragon Ball movies are there?

17. The list includes every film MyAnimeList links to the franchise, including compilation and short films.

What order should I watch the Dragon Ball movies in?

Release order is the safest: each film assumes you know the TV series up to its release. Watch a movie after the series listed next to it in the table, starting with Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone.

Are the Dragon Ball movies canon?

None are linked into the main storyline on MyAnimeList, so they are side stories. You can skip them or watch them in any order without missing the main plot.

How long does it take to watch every Dragon Ball movie?

About 17 h 29 min for the 17 released movies, based on their listed runtimes.

What is the best Dragon Ball movie?

By MyAnimeList score, Dragon Ball Super: Broly (8.21) is the highest rated of the 17 released films. Scores are community averages and change over time.

Which Dragon Ball movie is the longest?

Dragon Ball Super: Broly runs 100 minutes, the longest in the list. The shortest is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone at 41 minutes.

Which Dragon Ball movie should I watch first?

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) is the earliest release. It came out during Dragon Ball Z, so watch that series up to that point first.

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