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Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug
Mitsuo Hashimoto · Film · 1991
What hooked you in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug was the thrill of Earth facing an overwhelming, world-ending extraterrestrial menace.
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The source
Dragon Ball
Series · 1986
Adaptation
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
Daisuke Nishio · Film · 1989
Adaptation
Dragon Ball Z
Series · 1989
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Common questions
Is Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug part of the original Dragon Ball television series?
No, Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug is a standalone 1991 film directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto. It is separate from the 1986 Dragon Ball television series and the 1989 Dragon Ball Z television series, though it features the Z Warriors defending Earth from a Super Namekian invader.
What is the viewing order for Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug and Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone?
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone was released in 1989, while Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug followed in 1991. You should watch Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone first to follow the release order of the Dragon Ball Z movies produced during the 1989 television series run.
How does Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug connect to the Dragon Ball Z television series?
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug is a movie released in 1991 that functions as an independent story featuring the Z Warriors. While it utilizes the characters and setting established in the 1989 Dragon Ball Z television series, it is not required viewing for the main show plot.
Should I watch the 1986 Dragon Ball series before watching Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug?
Watching the 1986 Dragon Ball series provides context for the characters, but it is not mandatory for understanding Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug. The movie focuses on the Z Warriors fighting a Super Namekian named Slug, which is a self-contained conflict within the Dragon Ball Z timeline.