Whether Dragon Ball Z and its films are on Netflix depends on a licensing maze and a country‑by‑country catalogue that keeps shifting — here’s the current picture.
In the U.S., the complete run of Dragon Ball Z is streaming on Netflix — all the way through the Saiyan, Frieza, Cell and Buu arcs. It’s also available on Crunchyroll, and if you want to own episodes or films, you can buy them on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu). On the movie side, Netflix’s U.S. selection is limited; it currently includes titles like Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.
Where to watch in the U.S.
- Netflix — Streams the full Dragon Ball Z series; carries select movies, including Battle of Gods.
- Crunchyroll — Streams the full series.
- Buy/Rent — Episodes and films are available à la carte on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home.
How much DBZ is there?
The anime runs 16 seasons and 291 episodes. The franchise also has 15 theatrical movies — 13 released during the original TV run and two later revivals that lead into Dragon Ball Super. Not all of the films are canon to the main storyline.
291 episodes across 16 seasons, plus 15 movies.
For anyone jumping in, Dragon Ball Z picks up after the original Dragon Ball and adapts later chapters of Akira Toriyama’s manga. It follows Goku into adulthood as he and Earth’s defenders take on androids, alien conquerors and cosmic threats — with the Dragon Balls still in play to undo the worst losses. The series first aired in Japan from 1989 to 1996 and went on to shape action anime worldwide.
Bottom line for U.S. viewers: the full series streams on Netflix and Crunchyroll, while Netflix’s movie shelf includes select titles like Battle of Gods; the rest can be found to buy or rent on Prime Video and Fandango at Home.