Dragon Ball Universe in Order

Dragon Ball is an anime that almost everyone has watched in their childhood. From its bright visuals to vintage action scenes, every aspect of the classic Dragon Ball has a nostalgic element on its side.

However, the latest seasons have new animation while sticking to the original character designs and are still capable of entertaining the audience.

The series has become an anime icon, and whether you wish to watch it for the sake of nostalgia or watch it for the first time, it keeps you hooked throughout its course.

1. Release Order

I. TV Series

Dragon Ball (1986)
Dragon Ball Z (1989-1996)
Dragon Ball GT (1996-1997)
Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009-2011)
Dragon Ball Super (2015-2018)
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle (1987)

II. Movies

Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle (1987)
Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure (1988)
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989)
Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest (1990)
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990)
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge (1991)
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992)
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993)
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993)
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming (1994)
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly (1994)
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995)
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995)
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ (2015)
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)

III. OVAs

Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokuu World (1992)
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Destroy the Saiyajin (1993)
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate Super Saiyans OVA Remake (2010)

IV. Specials

Dragon Ball Specials (1988)
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku (1990)
Dragon Ball Z: Summer Vacation Special (1992)
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks (1993)
Looking Back at it All: The Dragon Ball Z Year-End Show! (1993)
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero’s Legacy (1997)
Dragon Ball: Yo! The Return of Son-Goku and Friends!! (2008)
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Bring Peace to the Future! Goku’s Spirit is Eternal (2011)
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock (2011)
Dragon Ball Super: Broly – Skytree Super (2018)

2. Chronological Order

Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986)
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 1- 86)
Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 87-107)
Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock
Dragon Ball Z: The World’s Strongest
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 108-123)
Dragon Ball Z Special 2: The History of Trunks
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 124-125)
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 126-146)
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 146-173)
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 173-194)
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 194-207)
Dragon Ball Z: Broly – Second Coming
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 207-250)
Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 250-253)
Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 253-288)
Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon
Dragon Ball Z (Episodes 288-291)
Dragon Ball GT
Dragon Ball: The Path to Power
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Destroy the Saiyajin
Dragon Ball Super (Episodes 1-3)
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Dragon Ball Super (Episodes 4-18)
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’
Dragon Ball Super (Episodes 19-131)
Dragon Ball Super: Broly – Skytree Super
Dragon Ball Super Movie: Broly

3. Conclusion

The recommended order for fans wanting to revisit the Dragon Ball Series is the chronological order. You can follow the list below if you’re new to the series or are not willing to put in too much effort for a re-watch!