Dragon Ball Z: Cooler’s Revenge

Cooler watches as Frieza destroys Planet Vegeta, ending the Saiyan homeworld. The destruction triggers Cooler’s resolve to reclaim his family's honor. This event foreshadows a long arc of vengeance to come.

Cooler's henchmen prepare to destroy a space pod fleeing the doomed planet, transporting a Saiyan infant toward Earth. Cooler allows the escape, accepting that Frieza bears responsibility for the violence. The infant's survival becomes a crucial thread for the story.

More than 20 years pass and Goku defeats Frieza in battle on Earth. The victory cements Goku's role as a powerful protector of Earth. The defeat also catalyzes Cooler’s decision to pursue the family’s honor.

News of Frieza's death reaches Cooler, prompting him to reclaim his family's honor. He gathers his trusted henchmen—Salza, Neiz, and Dore—and heads toward Earth. The motive is clear: eliminate Goku and prove Saiyan pride endures.

Cooler's forces descend on Earth and ambush Goku and his friends during a camping trip. The sudden attack shatters their peaceful outing and escalates the conflict. Goku fights to protect his companions despite the odds.

Goku is badly wounded while protecting Gohan and is forced to go into hiding. His injuries complicate the group's plan to resist Cooler’s invasion. The family remains determined to stay together despite danger.

Krillin and Oolong find shelter in a cave with a wounded Goku; meanwhile Gohan travels to obtain the magic Senzu beans that can heal his father. The siblings' efforts keep hope alive.

Cooler orders his men to completely obliterate the forest to locate Goku, turning the landscape into a weapon. The search intensifies as time runs short. The forest's fate mirrors the widening war.

Gohan is ambushed by Cooler's men just as Piccolo arrives to save him. The timely intervention gives Gohan a chance to escape with his companions. The rescue highlights fragile alliances against Cooler.

Piccolo kills Dore and Neiz, but Cooler arrives and incapacitates Piccolo. The clash raises the stakes as Piccolo's role shifts in the battle. Cooler’s advantage grows in the ensuing confrontation.

Salza tracks Gohan to the cave and destroys the Senzu bean. Gohan uses a spare Senzu to heal his father, reviving a portion of Goku's strength. The brothers' reunion strengthens their resolve.

Salza defeats Krillin and Gohan, but Goku emerges to rejoin the battle. Cooler further injures Piccolo, intensifying the threat to the group. The fight reaches a turning point as the tide begins to shift toward Goku.

Goku proves himself worthy by unlocking a higher power and transforms into Super Saiyan. The transformation marks a decisive shift in the duel with Cooler. He fights with renewed strength and purpose.

Cooler powers a massive ki sphere to annihilate Goku and the Earth. Goku resists and redirects the beam toward Cooler, who is hurled into space and collides with the sun, disintegrating. Cooler realizes the infant he spared decades earlier was the one who defeats him.

Goku is found by his loved ones and celebrated after the victory. As they search for Piccolo, Salza unexpectedly reappears and aims to kill them, but Piccolo kills Salza in defense. The group regroups with hope for the future.