Funimation's English dub of the film received a limited release in North American theaters between August 4 through August 13, 2015. Madman Entertainment released the film in Australian theaters on August 6, where it ran through until August 19, 2015.
Manga Entertainment acquired the rights for the release in the United Kingdom in September 2015. It was also released in India on November of 2015. The film received generally favorable reviews, with critics praising the quality of animation and the fast-paced action sequences, while criticizing the plot. The film was later adapted into the second story arc of Dragon Ball Super, with the addition of extra scenes and subplots set before its events. The alien Sorbet, commander of the remnants of Frieza's military, travels to Earth where the Pilaf Gang are forced to collect and use the magical Dragon Balls to summon the wish-granting eternal dragon Shenron to resurrect Frieza. However, due to Frieza having been killed when Future Trunks chopped him up with his sword, he is revived in many pieces which Sorbet's minions manage to reassemble using their advanced technology.
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