𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟗)

Goku, a seemingly ordinary high school student, has never quite fit in. Gifted with extraordinary abilities and trained in martial arts by his grandfather Gohan, Goku’s life is upended when a powerful enemy from another age—Lord Piccolo—returns after centuries of imprisonment. With the world now in danger, Goku discovers that he is the key to a prophecy involving the mythical Dragon Balls—seven ancient orbs that, when united, summon a dragon capable of granting any wish.

Haunted by his past and thrust into a destiny he doesn’t understand, Goku sets out on a journey across Earth to recover the Dragon Balls before Piccolo can use them to plunge the world into darkness. Along the way, he joins forces with a bold inventor, Bulma, a rogue desert fighter, Yamcha, and his eccentric new master, Roshi. Each brings their own strengths, but time is running out as Piccolo’s power grows.

As the final confrontation nears, Goku must learn to accept who he truly is—not just a teenager, but a warrior born from a hidden legacy. To defeat Piccolo, he must unlock the inner strength of the ancient Saiyan within and master techniques beyond his current understanding.

Dragonball Evolution attempts to reimagine the beloved anime through a Hollywood lens, blending martial arts, sci-fi, and teen drama. Despite its ambition, the film was widely criticized for straying far from the original source material, with fans and critics alike disappointed by the character portrayals, tone, and visual execution. It stands today as a cautionary tale of adaptation done without heart.