Dragon Ball watch order

Updated October 2026 · 8 seasons, 20 movies and 12 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Dragon Ball in release order: Dragon Ball → Dragon Ball Z → Dragon Ball GT → Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy → Dragon Ball Super: Broly → Dragon Ball DAIMA.

in the main story: 4 seasons, 1 movie and 1 OVA or special

530

episodes

~216 h

to watch the main story

Or watch Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009) or Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters (2014) or Dragon Ball Super (2015) instead: they retell the story in another version, so pick one.

Optional: 3 seasons, 19 movies and 11 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Next: Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026).

Release order

1
Dragon BallMain story
TV · Winter 1986 · 153 ep · ~64 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll Hulu
2
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood RubiesAlternate version of Dragon Ball
Movie · Fall 1986 · ~50 minutes · score 3.1/5
3
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's CastleAlternate version of Dragon Ball
Movie · Summer 1987 · ~45 minutes · score 3.1/5
4
Dragon Ball SpecialsSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball
Special · Spring 1988 · 2 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.0/5
5
Dragon Ball: Mystical AdventureAlternate version of Dragon Ball
Movie · Summer 1988 · ~45 minutes · score 3.2/5
6
Dragon Ball ZMain story
TV · Spring 1989 · 291 ep · ~116 hours · score 4.0/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
7
Dragon Ball Z: Dead ZoneSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1989 · ~40 minutes · score 3.1/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
8
Dragon Ball Z: The World's StrongestSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1990 · ~60 minutes · score 3.0/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
9
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of MightSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1990 · ~60 minutes · score 3.1/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
10
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of GokuSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Special · Fall 1990 · 1 ep · ~45 minutes · score 3.6/5
11
Dragon Ball Z: Lord SlugSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1991 · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
12
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's RevengeSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1991 · ~50 minutes · score 3.4/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
13
Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokuu WorldSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
OVA · Winter 1992 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 2.9/5
14
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of CoolerSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1992 · ~45 minutes · score 3.3/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
15
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!Side story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1992 · ~45 minutes · score 3.2/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
16
Dragon Ball Z: The History of TrunksSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Special · Winter 1993 · 1 ep · ~50 minutes · score 3.8/5
17
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super SaiyanSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1993 · ~70 minutes · score 3.5/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
18
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack UnboundSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1993 · ~50 minutes · score 3.4/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
19
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the SaiyansSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
OVA · Summer 1993 · 2 ep · ~60 minutes · score 3.0/5
20
Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second ComingSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1994 · ~50 minutes · score 3.2/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
21
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-BrolySide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1994 · ~50 minutes · score 2.6/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
22
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion RebornSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 1995 · ~55 minutes · score 3.7/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
23
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the DragonSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Summer 1995 · ~50 minutes · score 3.5/5
Watch onBilibili Crunchyroll
24
Dragon Ball GTMain story
TV · Winter 1996 · 64 ep · ~26 hours · score 3.1/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hoopla Hulu
25
Dragon Ball: The Path to PowerAlternate version of Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Movie · Winter 1996 · ~75 minutes · score 3.4/5
26
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's LegacyMain story
Special · Winter 1997 · 1 ep · ~45 minutes · score 3.1/5
27
Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!Side story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Special · Summer 2008 · 1 ep · ~35 minutes · score 3.1/5
28
Dragon Ball Z KaiAlternate version of Dragon Ball Z
TV · Spring 2009 · 97 ep · ~37 hours · score 3.9/5
Watch onHulu Max
29
Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super SaiyansAlternate version of Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans
OVA · Fall 2010 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.0/5
30
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Peace for the Future! The Spirit of Goku is ForeverExtra · optional
Special · Summer 2011 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.6/5
31
Dragon Ball: Episode of BardockSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Special · Fall 2011 · 1 ep · ~20 minutes · score 3.4/5
32
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of GodsSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Movie · Winter 2013 · ~85 minutes · score 3.6/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
33
Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final ChaptersAlternate version of Dragon Ball Z
TV · Spring 2014 · 69 ep · ~28 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onMax
34
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'Alternate version of Dragon Ball Super
Movie · Spring 2015 · ~2 hours · score 3.4/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
35
Dragon Ball SuperAlternate version of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
TV · Summer 2015 · 131 ep · ~52 hours · score 3.6/5
Watch onAdult Swim Crunchyroll Hulu iQIYI Prime Video
36
Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-DSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Z
Special · Summer 2016 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.6/5
37
Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi BudokaiSide story · optional, after Dragon Ball Super
Special · Summer 2017 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.9/5
38
Dragon Ball Super: BrolyMain story
Movie · Fall 2018 · ~1.5 hours · score 4.0/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
39
Dragon Ball DAIMAMain story
TV · Fall 2024 · 20 ep · ~8 hours · score 3.8/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu iQIYI Netflix
40
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Upcoming · 2026Recap · skippable
TV · Fall 2026 · 12 ep

How long is Dragon Ball?

Part	Seasons and movies	Episodes	Watch time
Main story	4 seasons, 1 movie and 1 OVA or special	530	about 216 hours
Everything released	7 seasons, 20 movies and 12 OVAs and specials	859	about 357 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball is officially on Crunchyroll (21 of 40), Bilibili (14 of 40), Hulu (5 of 40), iQIYI and Max (2 of 40) and Adult Swim, Hoopla and Netflix (1 of 40), counting its 40 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Dragon Ball has the full list, free options included.

Will there be more Dragon Ball?

Yes. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026) is announced.

Do I need to watch the Dragon Ball movies and OVAs?

Dragon Ball Super: Broly continues the main story, so watch it in its place. Optional: Dragon Ball Specials, Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku, Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug and 18 more. Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies, Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle, Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure, Dragon Ball: The Path to Power, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Dragon Ball: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans, Dragon Ball Z Kai: The Final Chapters, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F', Dragon Ball Super retell the story in another version; pick one.

How many episodes does Dragon Ball have?

The main story is 530 episodes over 4 seasons, 1 movie and 1 OVA or special, about 216 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 859 episodes (about 357 hours).

Where can I watch Dragon Ball?

Officially on Crunchyroll, Bilibili, Hulu, iQIYI, Max and more. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Related manga

Dragon Boy Manga · 1983
The Adventure of Tongpoo One-shot · 1983
Dragon Ball Manga · 1984
Neko Majin Manga · 1999
Dragon Ball: Heya! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Manga · 2009
Dragon Ball SD Manga · 2010
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock Manga · 2011
Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Manga · 2013
Dragon Ball Z: Fukkatsu no "F" Manga · 2015
Dragon Ball Super Manga · 2015
Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated as Yamcha! Manga · 2016

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.