Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992)
Japanese · Action / Animation · 46 min
★ 6.5 Solid 1,124 ratings
▸ Decent one-time watch
Released 7 Mar 1992
Page updated 24 Sept 2026
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
The verdict
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.5/10 on TMDB across 1,124 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 46 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 46 minutes on it?
46 minutes of Japanese action, leaning animation. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 1,124 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Cooler has resurrected himself as a robot and is enslaving the people of New Namek. Goku and the gang must help.
Good to know
| Runtime | 46m — short |
| Genre | Action / Animation |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Daisuke Nishio
Cast
Masako Nozawa
Son Gokû / Son Gohan (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Piccolo (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Kuririn / Yajirobe (voice)
Ryo Horikawa
Vegeta (voice)
Kohei Miyauchi
Kame-sen'nin (voice)
Naoki Tatsuta
Oolong (voice)
Where to watch in Japan
NetflixAmazon Prime VideoU-NEXTToei Animation Channel Amazon Channel
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler worth watching?
Decent one-time watch. It rates 6.5/10 on audience ratings. 46 minutes of Japanese action, leaning animation. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler?
You can stream Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel.
When is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler coming to streaming?
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is already streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel.
What language is Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler in?
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler is a Japanese film (Action / Animation).
