When do dbz movies occur

A lot happens between Frieza's death and the Android's arrival. For instance, the fallen Emperor's older brother, Cooler, tries to exact revenge on Goku for embarrassing his family. So, he comes to Earth to kill the Saiyan and destroy the planet. But that's easier said than done.

After their creator, Dr. Gero, is killed, Android 13, 14, and 15 wake up. As always, the main target for these Androids is Goku, so they find and attack the Saiyan at their first opportunity. This initiates a big fight between Gero's creations and the Z Fighters. To fit into the main timeline, this would have to happen before Vegeta and Trunks enter the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. This means the movie must take place in the time before the Cell Games - although Gohan's has gotten younger somehow.

Their goal is to absorb all of the planet's energy, but the Super Saiyan pair of Goku and Vegeta intervene. In the first Broly movie, his father tries to get revenge on the Vegeta family by luring the prince of all Saiyans into a trap. However, things take a turn when Broly meets Goku as due to an incident as a child, the titular antagonist hates the heroic Saiyan. So, he goes blind with rage and attempts to destroy all of the Z Warriors. These events occur before the Cell Games.

This movie fits within the main timeline better than most as it's set shortly after Cell is defeated. In fact, the antagonist's self-destruction freed the titular villain of this movie. Goku, on the other hand, perished from that same blast.

Therefore Gohan is responsible for saving the world from Bojack and his allies. This time he comes to Earth, and Goku is no longer alive to stop him. Dragon Ball is one of the most popular, not to mention extensive, anime franchises of all time — and for newcomers, the wealth of content can make it slightly tricky to know exactly where to start. Having first aired in , the original series which is based on the manga of the same name has spawned a huge number of spinoffs and sequels including Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super and the most recent entry to the franchise Super Dragon Ball Heroes.

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We look forward to sending you our email updates. Privacy Terms Forum Rules. Kanzenshuu Skip to content. Dragon Ball Z Movies placement on the timeline Discussion, generally of an in-universe nature, regarding any aspect of the franchise including movies, spin-offs, etc. But where do they fit? Can any of them fit on the timeline? On this post, i'll analyze the placement each movie have and the fate each alternate universe had. PS: I didn't rewatched the movies to be sure, lots of things i'm saying here are from my memory.

Also, Bulma - who is always changing clothes and haircut - is wearing the same clothes and haircut she used on BoZ and Daizenshuu 6 states it's before Raditz arrival. Fate Retcon ignored : If Raditz is never arriving, everybody is killed by the Androids, Babidi takes Buu egg, Cell wakes up and turns Perfect, meets Dabura and they fight until Buu wakes up and the universe is doomed until Beerus wakes up. If Raditz is just arriving later, nothing significant changes. It seems to bee a scenario where Vegeta and Nappa turned out their scouters while talking about the DBs and Freeza never went to Namek, since everybody seems to be alive but not as strong as they where on Trunks Arc.

Also, when Kaio is talking about Slug's power, he says "Even Freeza can't defeat him", instead of "Even Freeza couldn't defeat him", which implies Freeza is alive. Movie 2 being part of this series is just a guess, but fits nicely.

Also, Vegeta isn't around. Yes, you read right, Cooler's revenge kind fit on the timeline. When Piccolo was fighting the Androids Vegeta was on the Rosat with Trunks, so it's seems like Goku never mentioned the Rosat here and everybody went to help Piccolo and they defeat the Androids on a team up.

Also, Piccolo killed Cell when they first meet. Trunks would say that isn't a good idea leaving the planet while Cell is around, and Piccolo went to New Planet Vegeta after he heard the fight, so why didn't Cell went there to? He would love to fight Broly. Goku is around Super Vegeta's level here, and Gohan looks younger and much weaker than everyone here.

Probably 18 was deactivated by Krillin That's why he is singing romantic songs, he is sad because he had to kill the only woman he loved and Goku focused the Rosat training more on him and left earlier. It's a few days after the Cell Games. Trunks has a long hair and Bulma said he killed the Androids, but says nothing about Cell. Nothing here implies the movie isn't canon.

It's during the training for the 25th Budokai, due to Gohan's clothes. Right after the Tournament the kids went to fight Buu, after that the only moment it could fit is after the Buu Arc, where the kids know the fusion dance. This could fit on the 2 days the kids were learning the fusion, but it doesn't fit because Buu isn't around and Gotenks uses the Kamikaze Ghost attack.

It's probably a scenario were Gotenks got serious and killed Buu before Gohan had his potential unlocked. It fits perfectly, just like Bojack Unbound. Last edited by GreatSaiyaman on Thu Mar 02, am, edited 1 time in total.

Guardian of the city, I am the one and only Great Saiyaman! Re: Dragon Ball Z Movies placement on the timeline Post by Zephyr » Wed Mar 01, am Move 5 works well enough if you assume it takes place in the "Future" timeline, where Goku later dies of a heart virus. Super Violent Fight! Premiering on March 6, , set during the break before the Cell Games , this movie introduced Broly the Legendary Super Saiyan and the Z Fighters first conflict with him.

Japanese title: "The Galaxy at the Brink!! Premiering on July 10, , set shortly after the Cell Games , this movie features the Galaxy Soldiers attacking Earth, with Goku dead, it is up to Gohan to step up and stop them.

Japanese title: "The Dangerous Duo! Premiering on March 12, , set early during the Majin Buu Conflict , this film features Broly appearing once more and battling the Z Fighters again. Japanese title: "Super-Warrior Defeat!! Japanese title: "The Rebirth of Fusion!! Japanese title: "Dragon Fist Explosion!! Premiering on July 15, , set after the Majin Buu Conflict , this film shows the conflict between Tapion and Hirudegarn , with the Z Fighters aiding in bringing it to a close.

Premiering on March 30, and effectively jump-starting a new era of Dragon Ball , this film is one of the two which make up the Gods of the Universe Saga. It was later adapted into the God of Destruction Beerus Saga. It was later adapted into the Golden Frieza Saga. Premiering on December 14, , this film is set after the Tournament of Power and introduces Broly and Gogeta into the main Dragon Ball story. Toei Animation announced on May 9th , that a new movie taking place in the Dragon Ball Super timeline was in development.

The film will be released some time in The official title was announced July 23rd, Japanese title: " Kyokugen Batoru!