Dragonball: Evolution (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Dragonball: Evolution is a 2009 action thriller directed by James Wong, starring Justin Chatwin, James Marsters and Yun-Fat Chow. It brings to the screen characters from Dragon Ball, Vol. 1 by Akira Toriyama. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $55.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- James Wong
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Dragonball: Evolution About?
The premise of Dragonball: Evolution without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Goku is a young martial arts student destined to become the world’s strongest fighter. He embarks on a perilous journey to master his abilities and protect Earth from powerful invaders seeking the mystical Dragon Balls. Guided by the wise Master Roshi, Goku encounters the intelligent Bulma and the determined Chi Chi, who both challenge and inspire him as he confronts formidable foes and unlocks his full potential.
Dragonball: Evolution Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- live action remake of anime
- no title at beginning
- cake
- sequel baiting
- set up for unmade sequel
- unintentional humor
- slow motion scene
- supervillain
- male and female protagonists
- white male lead in a diverse cast
- trash movie
- psychotronic film
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- based on cartoon
- live action adaptation
- dragon
- grandfather
- warrior
- attack
- special attack
- goggles
- kung fu master
- battle
- kung fu fighting
- flying car
- campfire
- alien invasion
- gadget
- shapeshifter
- based on tv series
- villainess
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- superhero sci fi
- live action manga adaptation
- dragon ball
- dragonball
- reference to dragon ball
- power
- orb
- whitewash
- shootout
- chanting
- vault
- asian american
- grave
- death
- mass destruction
- wok
- dating
- sunset
Dragonball: Evolution Cast
Justin Chatwin leads the cast, with James Marsters and Yun-Fat Chow. Directed by James Wong.
- Director James Wong
Dragonball: Evolution Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dragonball: Evolution 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.5/10.
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IMDb 2.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 19%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 1.6
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TMDB 29% User score
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Dragonball: Evolution Plot Summary
What happens in Dragonball: Evolution from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Based on The King Piccolo Saga from Dragonball, also referred to as the Piccolo Daimaoh Saga, this segment is a continuation of the anime series that takes place after the Tien Shinhan Saga and before the Piccolo Junior Saga. The storyline features intense battles between Goku and King Piccolo’s sons, Goku’s initial meeting with the formidable Samurai warrior, Yajirobe, and his quest to locate the mystical Holy Water. This thrilling adventure culminates in an epic confrontation with the youthful King Piccolo, leading to the emergence of Piccolo Junior. Other notable characters include Yamcha and Bulma, although fan favorites like Bwar, Oolong, and even Krillin are notably absent. It is speculated that Ox King and his daughter Chi-Chi make appearances.
Full summary
The whole story of Dragonball: Evolution, scene by scene
Dragonball: Evolution Box Office
Dragonball: Evolution grossed $55.7 million worldwide. $9.4 million came from the US and Canada and $46.4 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.7M
- US & Canada
- $9.4M
- International
- $46.4M
Dragonball: Evolution Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dragonball: Evolution.
How Well Do You Know Dragonball: Evolution?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Goku in Dragonball: Evolution?
Cars in Dragonball: Evolution
15 cars on screen, including the 2008 Can-Am Spyder and the 2007 Dodge Charger.
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2005 Hummer H2 SUT Important role -
2003 smart Roadster-Coupé Minor role
Dragonball: Evolution Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Dragon Ball Evolution” and “Dragonball Evolúció”.
- Also known as
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- Dragon Ball Evolution
- Dragonball Evolúció
- Dragonball Evolucion
- Dragonball Evolution - Z Edition
- Ejder Topu: Evrim
- Драконий жемчуг: Эволюция
- Dragonball - Evolução
- Dragonball: Η Εξέλιξη
- 七龙珠：进化
- Dragonball: Ewolucja
- דרגון בול: אבולוציה
- Dragonball: Evoluce
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- Bilele dragonului: Evoluția
- Dragonball: Eволюция
- 드래곤볼 에볼루션
- Dragonball: Evolúcia
- DragonBall Evolución
- 七龍珠：全新進化
- ドラゴンボール EVOLUTION, დრაკონის მარგალიტი ევოლუცია
- 7 Viên Ngọc Rồng
- Перлини дракона: Еволюція
- 龍珠：全新進化
- ดราก้อนบอล อีโวลูชั่น เปิดตำนานใหม่ นักสู้กู้โลก
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Dragonball: Evolution FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dragonball: Evolution, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dragonball: Evolution?
Dragonball: Evolution runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Dragonball: Evolution released?
Dragonball: Evolution was released on April 10, 2009.
Who directed Dragonball: Evolution?
Dragonball: Evolution was directed by James Wong.
More films by James Wong Who is in the cast of Dragonball: Evolution?
Dragonball: Evolution stars Justin Chatwin, James Marsters and Yun-Fat Chow.
How much did Dragonball: Evolution make at the box office?
Dragonball: Evolution grossed $55.7 million worldwide ($9.4 million domestic, $46.4 million international).
How is Dragonball: Evolution rated?
Dragonball: Evolution has 2.5/10 on IMDb, 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 29% on TMDB.
Does Dragonball: Evolution have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Dragonball: Evolution has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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