👋 Welcome to the Dragon Ball Watch Order Guide
You asked for it — the entire Dragon Ball timeline in one place. From OG Dragon Ball to GT, from Dead Zone to Super Hero — here’s the full watch order so you don’t miss a moment of Goku and the squad leveling up across time, space, and universes.
🧠 Why This Guide Exists
Dragon Ball has multiple timelines, TV specials, and remake arcs. It’s a lot. This guide simplifies the chaos and helps you experience everything in the best possible order — including the movies and lesser-known TV specials.
🎯 Who This Is For
- First-timers wondering where to begin
- Fans returning after years away
- Anyone wondering where the Broly remake, Super Hero, or TV specials fit in
- People asking “Where can I even watch all this?”
📺 Dragon Ball Series Start Point
| Step |
Series |
Episodes |
Notes |
|
| ✅ Start Here |
Dragon Ball (1986–1989) |
1–153 |
Classic martial arts, comedy, and original arcs |
|
🎬 Watch Order: Dragon Ball Z + Movies + Specials
| Title |
Type |
Watch After Ep. |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Dead Zone |
Movie |
DB End → DBZ Start |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Nyaa, 9anime |
| Dragon Ball Z (Frieza Saga) |
TV |
Ep. 1–86 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Bardock: Father of Goku |
TV Special |
After Ep. 86 |
~ Origin prequel |
Crunchyroll — or Gogoanime |
| Dragon Ball Z (Post-Namek) |
TV |
Ep. 87–107 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Episode of Bardock |
Special |
After Bardock |
~ What-if |
YouTube — or Zoro.to |
| The World's Strongest |
Movie |
During hiatus |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or AniWave |
| The Tree of Might |
Movie |
During hiatus |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or 9anime |
| Lord Slug |
Movie |
During hiatus |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or AnimePahe |
| Dragon Ball Z (Android Saga Start) |
TV |
Ep. 108–123 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| History of Trunks |
TV Special |
After Ep. 123 |
~ Timeline fork |
Crunchyroll — or Nyaa.si |
| Cooler’s Revenge |
Movie |
After Ep. 124–125 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Android Saga (Part 2) |
TV |
Ep. 126–146 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Super Android 13! |
Movie |
After Ep. 146 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Animixplay |
| Cell Saga |
TV |
Ep. 147–173 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Return of Cooler |
Movie |
After Ep. 173 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan |
Movie |
After Ep. 174–194 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Bojack Unbound |
Movie |
After Ep. 194 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Ep. 195–207 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Broly: Second Coming |
Movie |
After Ep. 207 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Ep. 208–250 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Bio-Broly |
Movie |
After Ep. 250 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Ep. 251–253 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Fusion Reborn |
Movie |
After Ep. 253 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
| Ep. 254–288 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Wrath of the Dragon |
Movie |
After Ep. 288 |
~ Non-canon |
Crunchyroll — or Zoro.to |
🔥 Dragon Ball Super Era
| Title |
Type |
Watch After Ep. |
Canon? |
Where to Watch |
| Dragon Ball Super |
TV |
Ep. 1–3 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Battle of Gods |
Movie |
After Ep. 3 |
✓ Canon (Arc recap) |
Crunchyroll — or Gogoanime |
| Ep. 4–18 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Resurrection ‘F’ |
Movie |
After Ep. 18 |
✓ Canon (Arc recap) |
Crunchyroll |
| Ep. 19–131 |
TV |
|
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll |
| Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) |
Movie |
After Ep. 131 |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll — or Nyaa |
| Super Dragon Ball Heroes |
YouTube Series |
After Super |
~ Promo/Non-canon |
YouTube |
| Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero |
Movie |
After Broly |
✓ Canon |
Crunchyroll, Theaters, or Zoro.to |