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Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

1992, Japanese. Directed by Daisuke Nishio.

The odds are 10 billion to 2.

Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.

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Runtime
0h 46m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
Rated
NR

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 1,128 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is streaming on Crunchyroll in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
7 March 1992
Original title
ドラゴンボールZ 激突!!100億パワーの戦士たち
Country
Japan
Written by
Takao Koyama
Box office
$20M
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What Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is based on

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is adapted from a manga.

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What should I watch before Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?

Watch Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990), Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might (1990), Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991), and Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.

What comes after Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?

Next in the series: Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992), Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993), and Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993).

Is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 1,128 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler runs 46 minutes (0h 46m).

Does Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler on?

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is streaming on Crunchyroll in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?

If you liked Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, try 009 Re:Cyborg, Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan, Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound.

Who directed Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992) was directed by Daisuke Nishio and stars Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, Mayumi Tanaka.

What is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler based on?

Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is adapted from a manga.

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