Overview
Years after the defeat of Majin Buu, Earth is finally at peace – until Beerus, the God of Destruction, wakes from a long slumber and sets out to find the Super Saiyan God from his prophetic dream. His search leads him to Goku and the Z fighters, and what begins as a celebration at Bulma’s birthday party soon becomes a confrontation on a scale Earth has never faced.
Battle of Gods matters because it reopened the Dragon Ball story after years away and introduced Beerus and his attendant Whis, two characters who would reshape everything that followed. The film balances huge, colorful battles with the series’ trademark humor, and its ending leaves the door open for more – a big reason it remains a favorite entry point into modern Dragon Ball.
Quick facts
- Year: 2013
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Science Fiction
- Duration: 1h 25m
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Where to Watch
This film is not currently confirmed on a legal platform in India.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Beerus? Beerus is the God of Destruction of Universe 7. After waking from years of sleep, he goes searching for the Super Saiyan God he saw in a dream – a quest that brings him to Earth and into conflict with Goku.
Where does Battle of Gods fit in the Dragon Ball timeline? The story is set after the defeat of Majin Buu and before the events of Dragon Ball Super, which later retells and expands on the film’s story.
Who directed the film? Battle of Gods was directed by Masahiro Hosoda, from a screenplay by Yusuke Watanabe, with characters created by Akira Toriyama.
Is Battle of Gods a standalone story? Yes. The film tells a complete story in about 85 minutes, even though it introduces characters who return in later Dragon Ball stories.
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