The Complete Dragon Ball Watch Order (2026 Guide)
A complete guide to the Dragon Ball anime franchise, covering all canonical TV series and movies in chronological order for optimal viewing.
Dragon Ball has captivated generations with its epic battles and enduring characters. Navigating its extensive catalog, especially with movies and TV series, can be daunting. This guide provides the definitive canonical watch order to ensure you experience Goku's journey exactly as intended.
Start your journey with the original Dragon Ball series to witness the humble beginnings of Goku, then follow the canonical path through Z and Super for the full saga.
The Complete Watch Order
- 1
Recommended starting point to witness Goku's origin story.
- 2
Continues Goku's adventures as an adult. Watch until the end of the Buu Saga.
- 3
Canonical events occurring after Dragon Ball Z. These events are re-told in the first arc of Dragon Ball Super (TV), but this movie offers a condensed experience.
- 4
Canonical events occurring after 'Kami to Kami'. Also re-told in the second arc of Dragon Ball Super (TV), but the movie is a more direct experience.
- 5
Continues the main story. If you watched the preceding movies, you can skip the first 27 episodes and start from Episode 28 (Universe 6 Saga).
- 6
Canonical movie that takes place after the Tournament of Power arc in Dragon Ball Super (TV series).
- 7
Canonical movie that takes place after 'Dragon Ball Super Movie: Broly'.