Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017)
Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry is streaming in Japan on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.6/10 on TMDB from 427 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 85-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of Japanese action with an adventure streak, fine for the whole family. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 6.6/10 from 427 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
Dragon Cry is a magical artifact of deadly power, formed into a staff by the fury and despair of dragons long gone. Now, this power has been stolen from the hands of the Fiore kingdom by the nefarious traitor Zash Caine, who flees with it to the small island nation of Stella. Frightened that the power has fallen into the wrong hands, the King of Fiore hastily sends Fairy Tail to retrieve the staff. But this task proves frightening as a shadowy secret lies in the heart of the kingdom of Stella.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Tatsuma Minamikawa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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