Anime Movies on Cartoon Network India (2020–Present): Dragon Ball, One Piece & More
List of Anime Movies Aired on Cartoon Network India from 2020-Present, includes Dragon Ball, One Piece, My Hero Academia and More.
For many viewers in India, Cartoon Network was one of the earliest television channels to introduce Japanese anime. During the 2000s and early 2010s, the channel aired several anime series and movies, helping popularize franchises such as Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Beyblade, and more among Indian audiences.
In recent years, anime has seen a major resurgence in popularity across India, particularly during the 2020s. This renewed interest has led to the return of several anime titles to Cartoon Network India’s programming lineup, including both television series and feature-length films.
This article provides a complete list of anime movies on Cartoon Network India from 2020 to present, including films from major franchises such as Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, and One Piece, along with their broadcast details.
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Anime Movies on Cartoon Network India (2020-Present) – Overview
The anime revival on Cartoon Network India began with the Indian television premiere of Dragon Ball Super on 22 May 2022, followed by Dragon Ball Z Kai in April 2023. The positive reception of these series paved the way for the return of Dragon Ball movies to the channel. These films were broadcast with brand-new Hindi dubs, alongside additional regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, reflecting Cartoon Network India’s expanded localization strategy during its “Redraw Your World” branding era, introduced on 30 March 2022.
Following the success of the Dragon Ball lineup, more modern anime franchises were introduced. The superhero anime My Hero Academia premiered on 10 September 2023, after which the first three movies—My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and World Heroes’ Mission—aired in December 2023. These films also aired in multi-lingual Indian dubs.
Cartoon Network India continued expanding its anime catalog with the premiere of the long-running pirate adventure series One Piece on 8 December 2024, starting with the East Blue saga. Shortly afterward, the channel began broadcasting One Piece movies in early 2025.
Dragon Ball Movies on Cartoon Network India
The return of anime movies to Cartoon Network India began with the Dragon Ball franchise. After the successful premieres of Dragon Ball Super in May 2022 and Dragon Ball Z Kai in April 2023, the channel expanded its lineup by airing several Dragon Ball Z movies on the weekend programming blocks.
Beginning in April 2023, Cartoon Network India started airing classic Dragon Ball Z films with new Hindi dubs, alongside multi-lingual feeds in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The updated Hindi dub featured a new voice cast aligned with the modern broadcasts of Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball Kai. It also introduced previously censored or partially adapted scenes in their complete versions, which aired previously on CN India.
Most of the films premiered on Sundays as part of the Anime Movie block on CN India. Over time, the lineup expanded to include several popular Dragon Ball Z movies from the 1990s as well as later entries such as Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods.
The following table lists all Dragon Ball movies on Cartoon Network India with their premiere dates:
| Movie Poster | Movie (Original Year) | CN India Premiere | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge (1991) | Apr 23, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! (1992) | May 7, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler (1992) | May 21, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993) | Jun 11, 2023 | Sunday 11:30 AM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound (1993) | Jul 23, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) | Aug 20, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) | Sep 3, 2023 | Sunday 12:15 PM | 2nd Hindi Dub |
 | Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) | Oct 3, 2024 | Sunday 12:15 PM | First TV Premiere |
NOTES:
- Languages: All movies aired in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs.
- Schedule: Sunday Noon
Dragon Ball Z TV Specials
In addition to theatrical films, Cartoon Network India also aired select Dragon Ball Z television specials, which expand on key events in the franchise’s storyline. These specials were broadcast as standalone features during special programming blocks on the channel.
| Anime Poster | TV Special (Original Year) | CN India Premiere | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku (1990) | Sep 1, 2024 | Sunday 1:00 PM |
 | Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993) | Sep 22, 2024 | Sunday 1:00 PM |
My Hero Academia Movies on Cartoon Network India
Following the expansion of the Dragon Ball lineup, Cartoon Network India introduced another major modern anime franchise with the television premiere of My Hero Academia on 10 September 2023. The superhero-themed series quickly became part of the channel’s anime programming block.
Later that year, Cartoon Network India aired the first three films from the franchise as a special movie lineup in December 2023. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Heroes Rising, and World Heroes’ Mission were broadcast on consecutive Sundays, allowing viewers to watch the films on television shortly after the series debuted on the channel.
Similar to other recent anime broadcasts on Cartoon Network India, the films were released with multiple Indian language dubs, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, reflecting the channel’s expanded localization approach.
In 2025, the fourth film in the franchise, My Hero Academia: You’re Next, was also broadcast on the channel. The movie was originally scheduled to air on 6 July 2025, but was later postponed and premiered on 9 August 2025 in a late-night time slot. It later re-aired on 2 January 2026 at 10:30 PM in a standard evening slot, likely aimed at reaching a wider audience after the earlier unannounced late-night premiere.
The table below lists all My Hero Academia movies on Cartoon Network India, with their premiere dates:
| Movie Poster | Movie (Original Year) | CN India Premiere | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
 | My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) | Dec 3, 2023 | Sunday 12:00 PM |
 | My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019) | Dec 10, 2023 | Sunday 12:00 PM |
 | My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission (2021) | Dec 17, 2023 | Sunday 12:00 PM |
 | My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024) | Aug 9, 2025 | Saturday 2:00 AM |
NOTES:
- Languages: All movies aired in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs.
- The first 3 movies were released in Indian theatres in 2021 by PVR Pictures.
- The 4th movie: My Hero Academia: You’re Next, was also released in Indian theatres in 2025.
One Piece Movies on Cartoon Network India
Cartoon Network India added One Piece to its modern anime lineup in 2024, beginning with the broadcast of the Land of Wano Arc on 19 April 2024. The channel aired a portion of the storyline before the broadcast was later discontinued.
Later that year, the series was reintroduced from the beginning with the East Blue Saga (Season 1) starting on 8 December 2024, marking the return of the early One Piece storyline to Indian television after nearly two decades since its earlier broadcast on Cartoon Network in 2006.
Following the relaunch of the series, Cartoon Network India also began airing One Piece movies in early 2025, starting with One Piece: The Movie on 5 January 2025, followed by One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure on 9 March 2025.
Like other recent anime broadcasts on the channel, the films were made available in multiple Indian language dubs, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
The table below lists all One Piece movies on Cartoon Network India, with their premiere dates:
| Movie Poster | Movie (Original Year) | CN India Premiere | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
 | One Piece: The Movie (2000) | Jan 5, 2025 | Sunday 12:15 PM |
 | One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure (2001) | Mar 9, 2025 | Sunday 12:00 PM |
What’s Next for Anime Movies on CN India?
The return of anime programming to Cartoon Network India in the 2020s has gradually expanded from television series to include feature-length films from popular franchises. With titles from Dragon Ball, My Hero Academia, and One Piece now part of the channel’s lineup, more anime movies from these series may continue to air in the future.
This article will be updated whenever new anime movies air on Cartoon Network India, ensuring the list remains current.
