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Dragon Ball is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. Since 1986, there have been 24 theatrical films based on the franchise, including 21 anime films produced by Toei Animation, one official live-action film, and two unofficial films.
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Movie 1: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Japanese title: "The Legend of Shen Long" Funimation title: "Curse of the Blood Rubies" UK Title:"The Legend Of Shenron" Premiering on December 20, 1986, this film features an alternate scenario to the Emperor Pilaf Saga, set in a parallel world.
Movie 2: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
Japanese title: "Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle" Funimation title: "Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle" UK Title:"Sleeping Beauty in Devil Castle" Premiering on July 18, 1987, this film features an extended version of the story of how Goku and Krillin began their training with Master Roshi.
Movie 3: Mystical Adventure
Japanese title: "Mystical Great Adventure" Funimation title: "Mystical Adventure" UK title:"Mystical Adventure" Premiering on July 9, 1988, this film features an alternate scenario to the Tien Shinhan Saga, set in a parallel world.
Movie 1: Dead Zone
Japanese title: "Dragon Ball Z" Funimation title: "Dead Zone" UK title:"In Pursuit of Garlic" Premiering on July 15, 1989, taking place after the end of Dragon Ball but before the start of Dragon Ball Z, this movie introduces the antagonistic Serpent race led by Garlic Jr. - who would return in the filler Garlic Jr. Saga.
Movie 2: The World's Strongest
Japanese title: "The World's Strongest Guy" Funimation title: "The World's Strongest" UK title:"The Strongest Guy in the World" Premiering on March 10, 1990, taking place after the attack of the Saiyans but before the battle on Planet Namek, this film featured Dr. Wheelo attempting to obtain Goku's body for himself.
Movie 3: The Tree of Might
Japanese title: "Super Showdown for the Whole Earth" Funimation title: "The Tree of Might" UK title:"Super Battle in the World" Premiering on July 7, 1990, set during the battle on Planet Namek, this movie featured the renegade Saiyan Turles attempting to use Earth to grow the Tree of Might, so he could eat its fruitand become the strongest in the universe.
Movie 1: Broly
Japanese title: "Burorī" Funimation title: "Broly" Premiering on December 14, 2018, this film is set after the Tournament of Power and introduces Broly and Gogeta into the main Dragon Ballstory.
Movie 2: Super Hero
Toei Animation announced on May 9, 2021, that a new movie taking place in the Dragon Ball Super timeline was in development. The movie features Akira Toriyama as lead writer and character designer and claimed that it would feature "an unexpected character". The film was originally planned to release on April 22, 2022, but due to a cyber-attack it did not release until June 11, of that same year. The film focuses on Gohan and Piccolo battling the returning Red Ribbon Army and their three new a...
- Dragon Ball: Curse Of The Blood Rubies (1986) Available on AppleTV and Funimation. The very first Dragon Ball movie also started the series’ trend of setting stories in alternate continuities.
- Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess In Devil’s Castle (1987) Available on AppleTV and Funimation. The second Dragon Ball movie is essentially a retelling of the classic fairy tale.
- Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988) Available on AppleTV and Funimation. After completing their year of training under Master Roshi, Goku and Krillin participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament, only to find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy that involves a plot against Emperor Chiaotzu and the legendary Dragon Balls.
- Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) Available on AppleTV and Funimation. Dead Zone is the first of many movies to bear the Dragon Ball Z name while also serving as the show's prequel.
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- Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986) Curse of the Blood Rubies tells a version of Goku (Masako Nozawa) and his first meeting with Bulma (Hiromi Tsuru) different from the first season of Dragon Ball.
- The Path to Power (1996) The Path to Power is another retelling of the origins of Dragon Ball. It borrows various elements from the first seasons of the original anime following young Goku and his friends' first search for the Dragon Balls and facing the threat of the Red Ribbon Army.
- Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle (1987) Goku seeks out the powerful Master Roshi (Kōhei Miyauchi) to learn martial arts skills and become a more powerful fighter.
- Mystical Adventure (1988) Goku and Krillin attend the World’s Martial Arts Tournament hosted by Emperor Chiaotzu (Hiroko Emori). The emperor’s wife has gone missing, so he is instructed by Master Shen (Ichirō Nagai) to gather the Dragon Balls and wish for her return.
Complete Dragon Ball Timeline. Every Dragon Ball Series, Theatrical film, TV special, Festival short and OVA in watching order. (please sort by List Order). Noted down is the chronology where each movie takes place in the timeline, to make it easier to watch everything in the right order.
1. Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies. 1986 50m TV-PG. 6.7 (3.5K) Rate. Goku and his friends must stop King Gurumes from destroying the city for blood rubies and gathering the seven Dragon Balls. Director Daisuke Nishio Stars Masako Nozawa Hiromi Tsuru Naoki Tatsuta. 2. Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle. 1987 45m TV-14.
Mar 13, 2024 · Where to watch ‘Dragon Ball’ movies and series. Funimation, Crunchyroll and Hulu are your go-to platforms for streaming the best Dragon Ball movies and shows. While you may need a premium account on Funimation and Crunchyroll, Hulu offers the original Dragon Ball series and Dragon Ball Z Kai, with options for both ad-supported ...
