Dragon Ball Z USA: Akira Toriyama’s Movie Finds New Streaming

New York, 16 December 2025: From 15 December 2025, Dragon Ball Z Battle of Gods is available for streaming on Netflix in the US. This movie is considered the first Dragon Ball Z film directly supervised by Akira Toriyama, which has excited the fans.

The background of the movie

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is a movie released in 2013. It takes place after the final arc of the Dragon Ball Z series. Goku, Vegeta and the Z fighters have to face Beerus, the God of Destruction. To save Earth, they have to summon the power of Super Saiyan God. The movie is famous for its humour, music, Beerus’s charismatic villain role and excellent animation.

Akira Toriyama’s special role

Akira Toriyama oversaw this film directly from the script. It’s the first new anime project since Dragon Ball GT ended in 1997. Previous Dragon Ball Z films had less involvement, but here Toriyama was actively involved. After being dissatisfied with the 2009 live-action film, he developed the story himself. The film was successful and led to Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ and the Dragon Ball Super series.

New streaming update

From 15 December 2025, this movie has been available on Netflix in the US, Canada and some other regions. Fans can watch it with English subtitles and dubbing. It used to be on Crunchyroll and Hulu before, but now it has found a new home on Netflix.

Importance for fans in America

This is big news for Dragon Ball fans in America. Fans with a Netflix subscription can now easily watch this historic movie. The movie is a direct prequel to Dragon Ball Super, giving both new and old fans a chance to relive the series.

Plot and background

Dragon Ball Super starts after the defeat of Majin Buu. Goku and his friends are enjoying a period of peace, but new powerful enemies appear like Beerus (God of Destruction) and Whis. The series shows new transformations like Super Saiyan God, Super Saiyan Blue, Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego.

Main arcs:

• Battle of Gods Arc
• Resurrection ‘F’ Arc
• Universe 6 Arc
• Gospel of Darkness Arc
• Tournament of Power Arc
• Moro Arc (manga)
• Granola the Survivor Arc (Manga)
• Superhero Arc (Manga and Movie)

Main characters

• Son Goku: The main character, a Saiyan warrior.
• Vegeta: Goku’s rival and friend.
• Gohan: Goku’s son, gets the beast form.
• Piccolo: A Namakian warrior.
• Beers and Whisks: New Gods.
• Ginen, Broly, Black Freeza: important villains.

Anime and Manga

Anime: 131 episodes from 2015 to 2018. The Tournament of Power is over.
Manga: Drew by Toyotaro, under Toriyama’s supervision. In 2024, Hiatus after Toriyama passed away.

In February 2025, a special one-shot chapter was released (superhero prequel).

Movie

• Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018): Canon, Broly’s new story.
• Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022): Focused on Gohan and Piccolo.

Latest updates (2025)

• Manga is currently on a hiatus. Only one chapter came out in 2025.
• There is no official announcement for anime season 2 yet, but some big news is expected in 2026.
• Plot threads like Black Freeza are pending.
• Merchandise, figures and games are coming out all the time.

Dragon Ball Super has gained millions of fans worldwide. Check the official site for the latest updates! If you want to know about a specific arc or character, just ask.

Conclusion

The arrival of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods on Netflix is a reason for fans to celebrate. This movie will bring Akira Toriyama’s legacy to a new generation. If you love the world of Dragon Ball, definitely watch this movie on Netflix!