Which Dragon Ball Movies Are Actually Canon?

By Sam Stone and Timothy Donohoo

Updated 2 days ago

As Dragon Ball prepares for its next film, here's a look back at which anime movies in the franchise are actually canon.

Summary

Dragon Ball films are often not considered canon to the overarching story, as they frequently contradict details from the main plot.
Some Dragon Ball films are considered canon or at least do not actively contradict the main story, leaving their canonicity up for debate.
The Dragon Ball franchise has expanded with numerous movies, but fans must sift through which ones are actually in the same universe as the TV series.