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ANIMATION . 1989 . 0h 41m . Japanese . 6.8/10

Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone_

"Pray for those who took him."

In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

Director Daisuke Nishio
Starring Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Hiromi Tsuru
Box Office $9.1M
6.8/10
Rating
$9.1M
Box Office
0h 41m
Runtime
1989
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone poster
Pray for those who took him.

In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.

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Director
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was directed by Daisuke Nishio.
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Cast
Masako Nozawa stars as Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice) in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone.
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Year context
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone is a Animation, Action, Fantasy film with a runtime of 0h 41m.

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Director
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BOX OFFICE

$9.1M
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
41 min (0h 41m)
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (601 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$9,060,335
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone about?
In order to wish for immortality and avenge his father, Garlic Jr. collects the dragon balls, kidnapping Goku's son Gohan in the process. Goku, Kami, Piccolo, and Krillin unite to rescue Gohan and save the world from being sucked into a dead zone.
How long is Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone has a runtime of 41 minutes (0h 41m).
Who directed Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was directed by Daisuke Nishio.
Who stars in Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
The cast of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone includes Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Hiromi Tsuru, Mayumi Tanaka, Daisuke Gori.
How much did Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone make at the box office?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone earned $9,060,335 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 601 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Animation Action Fantasy

KEYWORDS (20)

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