Dragon Ball Z: Broly - Second Coming

A space pod pierces the atmosphere and crashes on a quiet Earth landscape, carrying a wounded Saiyan who has no memory of who he is. The survivor surfaces as Broly, the Legendary Super Saiyan, and his anger flares as he fights to regain control. In a burst of violence, his form shifts and the surrounding ground shatters, yet a shimmering frost surrounds the scene and freezes the area in time, locking Broly in stasis and leaving him in a coma. News of the incident travels fast, drawing Earth's protectors toward the danger he poses. As familiar faces like Goku and his allies mobilize, the planet's balance teeters on the edge of a confrontation that could reshape their lives for good.

Released in 1994 as part of the Dragon Ball Z feature line, the film was directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi. It draws on Akira Toriyama's manga world with a script by Takao Koyama, extending the series' mythos and arriving with visuals.

Worldwide box office totals around $21,916,093, signaling solid fan interest in a late 90s Dragon Ball Z feature and the franchise's continued appeal across markets in Japan and abroad to worldwide audiences. It helped sustain theatrical releases for the series.

Critics generally acknowledge the film delivers high octane battles and raises questions about power and responsibility. The narrative foregrounds family ties and the costs of unchecked aggression, while reasserting the Dragon Ball Z ethos of teamwork facing a seemingly invincible foe. Some viewers appreciate the sharper focus on Broly's humanity.

Produced by Toei Animation, the film uses the Dragon Ball Z framework with a script by Takao Koyama and direction by Shigeyasu Yamauchi. The voice cast features Masako Nozawa, Mayumi Tanaka, Takeshi Kusao, Yuko Minaguchi, and Junko Shimakata, with bold action sequences and the franchise's humor throughout for fans everywhere.