Tracking down every episode of Goku’s journey in English is a headache. Honestly, it shouldn’t be this hard to find a show that literally everyone knows. You’d think there would be one giant "Dragon Ball" button on the internet that plays everything from 1986 to now.
There isn't.
Licensing deals are a mess. One year a show is on Hulu, the next it’s locked behind a Crunchyroll premium tier, and sometimes Netflix Canada gets a movie that the US version doesn't touch. If you're looking for where to watch Dragon Ball dubbed in 2026, you basically have to navigate a maze of three or four different apps.
It’s annoying. I get it. But if you want to see Gohan finally snap or Vegeta give his "it's over 9,000" speech (which, nerd alert, was a mistranslation anyway), here is the actual current state of streaming.
The Big Two: Crunchyroll vs. Hulu
Right now, the heavy lifting is done by Crunchyroll. Since the whole Funimation merger settled, they’ve become the "home" for the franchise, but they don't have a monopoly.
Crunchyroll carries the original Dragon Ball (the kid Goku stuff), the massive Dragon Ball Z library, GT, and Dragon Ball Super. They even recently added the Super dubs to regions that were previously sub-only, like the UK and parts of Europe.
Then there’s Hulu.
Hulu is weird. For a long time, they only had Dragon Ball Kai (the remastered, faster version of Z). But as of late 2025 and into 2026, they’ve expanded. You can find the original Dragon Ball remaster there now. They also have Dragon Ball Super, though sometimes they lack the very last arc depending on which way the licensing wind is blowing that month.
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Why Kai matters for dub fans
If you’re a dub purist, you need to make a choice: OG Dragon Ball Z or Dragon Ball Z Kai.
- Dragon Ball Z: This has the "Bruce Faulconer" music many of us grew up with on Toonami. It’s nostalgic. It also has 300 episodes because of "filler"—episodes where people just stare at each other or Goku drives a car.
- Dragon Ball Z Kai: This is on Hulu and Crunchyroll. It cuts the filler, and more importantly, the voice acting is way better. The actors had ten years of experience by the time they redid it.
What about Netflix and Disney Plus?
You’ve probably seen rumors or weird thumbnails on YouTube about Dragon Ball Z on Netflix.
It’s mostly regional. In 2026, Netflix has been aggressive about getting the movies. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' have been popping up on Netflix in the US and Canada. However, don't expect to find the full 291 episodes of Z there. It’s just not their thing right now.
Disney+ is the newcomer here. In some territories, specifically Canada and parts of Europe, Dragon Ball has actually appeared on Disney+ under the "Star" or "Hulu" integration. If you’re in the States, you’ll just find that same content on the Hulu app.
The Dragon Ball Daima Situation
The newest series, Dragon Ball Daima, is the one where everyone gets turned into kids. It’s been the big talk of late 2025 and early 2026.
For the dub, Crunchyroll is the lead. They’ve been doing "Same-Day Dubs" for several big hits, and Daima followed that trend. You can also buy the Blu-rays now, which Crunchyroll released in March 2026. If you want to watch it legally without a subscription, buying the digital season on Amazon or Vudu is pretty much the only way.
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Breaking down the series list
Since you probably want to know exactly where to go for a specific era, here’s how the landscape looks today:
The Original Dragon Ball (153 Episodes)
- Crunchyroll: Has it all.
- Hulu: Has the remaster.
Dragon Ball Z (The Long One)
- Crunchyroll: This is your only real bet for the "uncut" original dub.
- Digital Purchase: You can buy seasons on Prime Video, but it’s pricey.
Dragon Ball Z Kai (The Lean One)
- Hulu: It’s been a staple here for years.
- Crunchyroll: Also available.
Dragon Ball Super
- Crunchyroll: Full dub available.
- Hulu: Most of it is there, but check for the "Tournament of Power" episodes as they sometimes cycle out.
Dragon Ball GT
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- Crunchyroll: Only place to find it streaming reliably. Even though it's "not canon," people still love that Super Saiyan 4 design.
Why some episodes are "missing"
You might log in and see a season is gone. Usually, this is just a glitch in the app's UI or a "re-licensing" window.
For example, in early 2025, there was a big scare where Dragon Ball was supposedly leaving Hulu. It ended up staying, but these companies love to play chicken with their contracts. If it disappears from one, check the other.
Don't forget the movies
Watching the dubbed movies is a separate chore. The older films—like Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan or Fusion Reborn—are usually found on Crunchyroll.
However, the "modern" movies like Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero tend to move around. They start on Crunchyroll, move to home video (Blu-ray), and then sometimes land on Max or Hulu for a few months.
Actionable Steps for your Binge
If you’re ready to start tonight, here is how to handle it without wasting money:
- Check your existing subs first: If you already have Hulu, start with the original Dragon Ball or Kai there. No sense in paying for a new app yet.
- Get Crunchyroll for the deep cuts: If you want GT or the original, unedited Dragon Ball Z with the 90s vibes, you’ll need a Crunchyroll subscription.
- Physical media still wins: If you’re tired of "where to watch" searches, the Blu-ray sets for Dragon Ball Z 30th Anniversary are the only way to guarantee you own the dub forever.
- Use a VPN if you're traveling: If you’re outside the US/Canada, the availability changes wildly. Sometimes the UK has the dub on Crunchyroll while France only has the sub.
The hunt for the Dragon Balls is easier than the hunt for the streaming rights, but stick to Crunchyroll and Hulu and you’ll have 95% of the story covered.