The movie is fully canon to both the Dragon Ball Super anime and manga . It has been adapted into the "Super Hero Saga" in the manga, which expands on the events shown in the film.
Unlike previous entries focused on Goku and Vegeta, this story centers on Gohan and Piccolo as they face a revived Red Ribbon Army and new android threats, Gamma 1 and Gamma 2.
The production utilized a 2D/3D hybrid style to enable more dynamic camera work and clearer combat choreography.
The film introduces Dr. Hedo , the grandson of Dr. Gero, who is manipulated into creating the ultimate weapon, Cell Max. Watching the Film Legally