Dragonball Evolution
“The legend comes to life.”
Synopsis
On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dragonball: Evolution | Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-25
Top Cast
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Justin Chatwin
Goku
Chow Yun-Fat
Roshi
Emmy Rossum
Bulma
Jamie Chung
Chi Chi
James Marsters
Lord Piccolo
Joon Park
Yamcha
Eriko Tamura
Mai
Randall Duk Kim
Gohan
Ernie Hudson
Sifu Norris
Texas Battle
Carey Fuller
Megumi Seki
Seki
Ian Whyte
Oozaru
Richard Blake
Agundes
Jon Valera
Moreno
Mike Wilson
Hildenbrand
Freddy Bouciegues
Palmer
Shavon Kirksey
Emi
Julian Sedgwick
Mr. Kingery
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 27, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$58.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.94x
+$28.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Wong
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Ramsey
- Original Score
- Brian Tyler
- Original Title
- Dragonball Evolution
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $58.2M
- Production Studios
- Dune Entertainment, Star Overseas, Big Screen Productions, Ingenious Media, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Wong
Ben Ramsey, Akira Toriyama
Brian Tyler
Robert McLachlan
Matthew Friedman, Chris G. Willingham
Stephen Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Ramsey
Screenplay
James Wong
Director
Robert McLachlan
Director of Photography
Jared S. Eddo
Stunt Coordinator
Julian Bucio
Stunt Coordinator
Jonathan Eusebio
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen Chow
Producer
Brian Tyler
Original Music Composer
Matthew Friedman
Editor
Chris G. Willingham
Editor
Bruton Jones
Production Design
Mayes C. Rubeo
Costume Design
Chad Wiebe
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragonball Evolution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragonball Evolution about?
On his 18th birthday, Goku receives a mystical Dragonball as a gift from his grandfather. There are only six others like it in the whole world, and legend has it that whoever possesses all seven will be granted one perfect wish. When the arrival of a dark force triggers a tragedy, Goku and his companions are propelled into an epic quest to collect the seven Dragonballs and save the Earth from destruction.
Who directed Dragonball Evolution?
Dragonball Evolution was directed by James Wong.
Who stars in Dragonball Evolution?
The principal cast of Dragonball Evolution includes Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat, Emmy Rossum, Jamie Chung, James Marsters.
When was Dragonball Evolution released and how long is it?
Dragonball Evolution was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dragonball Evolution?
Dragonball Evolution had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $58.2M at the worldwide box office (1.94 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dragonball Evolution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dragonball Evolution was composed by Brian Tyler.
Is Dragonball Evolution based on a book or true story?
Dragonball Evolution is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Akira Toriyama".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragonball Evolution?
Dragonball Evolution holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).