Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly

On a sunlit island, Mr. Satan reunites with a former sparring partner, Jaga Bada, who invites him to settle a long held grudge in a private bout. Trunks and Goten tag along for the ride, chasing adventure, while Android 18 shadows Satan hoping to collect what he owes her. Unbeknownst to them, Jaga Bada's scientists have a plan that could change the Dragon Ball world: they manage to bring back Broly, the legendary Super Saiyan, through a dangerous resurrection. As the fighters converge, alliances form and rivalries flare, setting the stage for a clash that tests every fighter's limits. Along the way, hidden motives and high tempo battles push them toward a reckoning.

Directed by Yoshihiro Ueda, Bio-Broly comes from the Dragon Ball Z universe, with script by Takao Koyama and drawing on Akira Toriyama's world building. The production preserves the brisk action and humor fans expect, releasing in 1994 as part of the Dragon Ball Z theatrical run.

Bio-Broly earned about 17.1 million dollars worldwide, reflecting modest but solid performance for a mid era Dragon Ball feature. The film's box office helped sustain the franchise's theatrical presence through the mid 1990s.

Among fans the film is remembered for its over the top battles and the joining of familiar voices, with fast paced action that sits alongside the series humor and escalating stakes. The confrontations on screen showcase a signature Dragon Ball Z energy that helped sustain the franchise's global presence through the 1990s, giving dedicated viewers new adventures to discuss between TV episodes.

Critics gave the film mixed notes, praising the spectacle while noting it leans on established mechanics of the bigger series. Some reviews pointed out that the pacing can feel rushed and that the plot recycles familiar beats. Themes include rivalry, loyalty, and the costs of resurrecting dangerous power, all wrapped in brisk animation and comic exchanges.