When to Watch Dragon Ball Z Movies
15 movies placed in the 291-episode timeline
Use this page when you want the cleanest movie placement without guessing where a film fits or risking spoilers.
Fast answer
Watch the Dragon Ball Z movies at the episode checkpoints listed below. The placements protect the main timeline from premature character, costume, and power reveals.
Dragon Ball Z Movie Timeline
Each movie listed in episode order with placement context.
Dead Zone
After: “Global Training”
Garlic Jr. kidnaps Gohan to obtain the Dragon Balls.
The World's Strongest
After: “Mercy”
Dr. Wheelo seeks the strongest body in the world.
The Tree of Might
After: “Frieza Strikes!”
Turles plants a tree that drains Earth's energy.
Lord Slug
After: “Unknown Enemies”
A Namekian tyrant invades Earth.
Cooler's Revenge
After: “Gohan Attacks”
Frieza's brother Cooler seeks vengeance against Goku.
The Return of Cooler
After: “Approaching Destruction”
Cooler returns as a metallic entity controlling New Namek.
Super Android 13
After: “Frieza's Counterattack”
Dr. Gero's supercomputer creates Android 13 to kill Goku.
The Legendary Super Saiyan
After: “Upgrade to Super Saiyan”
Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan, is unleashed.
Bojack Unbound
After: “Warriors of the Dead”
The space pirate Bojack disrupts a martial arts tournament.
Broly: Second Coming
After: “Big Trouble, Little Trunks”
Broly returns to Earth seeking revenge on Goku.
Bio-Broly
After: “Energy Drain”
A cloned Broly wreaks havoc on an island laboratory.
Fusion Reborn
After: “Gotenks Is Awesome!”
Janemba distorts the afterlife, forcing Goku and Vegeta to fuse.
Wrath of the Dragon
After: “The Incredible Fighting Candy”
A mysterious warrior named Tapion releases the monster Hirudegarn.
Battle of Gods
After: “Goku's Next Journey”
The God of Destruction Beerus awakens and challenges Goku.
Resurrection 'F'
After: “Goku's Next Journey”
Frieza is revived and returns to Earth with a new army.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Dragon Ball Z movies are there?
There are 15 Dragon Ball Z movies that fit into the main episode timeline. This guide shows exactly when to watch each one.
Do I need to watch Dragon Ball Z movies?
The Dragon Ball Z movies are generally side stories that expand the world but are not required to follow the main plot. Check each placement note before deciding.
What order should I watch Dragon Ball Z movies?
Watch the Dragon Ball Z movies in the order listed below. Each one is placed after the episode it connects to, which keeps the timeline coherent and avoids spoilers.