Since its debut in 1980, the Doraemon film series has captivated audiences worldwide with its heartwarming adventures, sci-fi creativity, and timeless themes. With over 40 films spanning decades, the franchise explores everything from interstellar wars to magical realms, all while emphasizing friendship and growth. Below is a curated list of key films, their international titles, and brief descriptions, drawing from official sources and global releases as of 2025
1. Doraemon: Nobita’s Dinosaur (1980)
International Titles:
도라에몽: 진구의 공룡대탐험 (Korea)
Description:
Nobita discovers a fossilized dinosaur egg and hatches a baby dinosaur named Pisuke. When it outgrows his home, Doraemon and friends travel back in time to return it to the Cretaceous period, facing prehistoric dangers along the way. This inaugural film set the template for the series’ blend of emotion and adventure
哆啦A梦：大雄的恐龙 (China)
2. Doraemon: Nobita’s Little Star Wars (1985)
- 哆啦A梦：大雄的宇宙小战争 (China)
- Doraemon: La Pequeña Guerra Espacial (Latin America)
Description:
Nobita befriends a tiny alien president exiled to Earth. The gang shrinks to help him fight a tyrannical regime on his home planet, blending Star Wars-esque battles with themes of resistance. A 2021 remake updated the story for modern audiences
3. Doraemon: Nobita’s Parallel Journey to the West (1988)
International Titles:
- 哆啦A梦：大雄的平行西游记 (China)
- Doraemon: Nobita no Parareru Saiyūki (Japan)
Description:
A chaotic twist on Journey to the West, this film sees Nobita accidentally creating a demon-filled parallel world. The gang teams up with a monk to restore balance, mixing folklore with time-travel chaos
4. Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend (2008)
- 哆啦A梦：大雄与绿之巨人传 (China)
- Doraemon: Nobita to Midori no Kyojinden (Japan)
Description:
Nobita adopts a plant-like creature named Kibo, who grows into a guardian of Earth’s forests. The film tackles environmentalism as the gang battles corporations exploiting nature, highlighting Doraemon’s ecological themes
5. Doraemon: Nobita’s Treasure Island (2018)
哆啦A梦：大雄的金银岛 (China)
Doraemon: La Isla del Tesoro (Spain)
Description:
Inspired by Treasure Island, this box office hit follows Nobita’s quest to find pirate gold. The crew faces AI-driven pirates and a hidden family secret, becoming the highest-grossing 2D Doraemon film (¥53.7 billion)
6. Stand by Me Doraemon (2014)
- 哆啦A梦：伴我同行 (China)
- Stand by Me Doraemon (Global)
Description:
This 3D CGI film reimagines classic stories, from Nobita’s marriage to Shizuka to Doraemon’s emotional farewell. Grossing $196 million globally, it modernized the franchise for new generations
7. Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration (2019)
- 哆啦A梦：大雄的月球探险记 (China)
- Doraemon: Nobita no Getsumen Tansaki (Japan)
Description:
Nobita discovers a lunar civilization of rabbit-like aliens and helps them defend against a dark force. The film celebrates the 50th Apollo anniversary, blending sci-fi with lunar mythology
8. Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony (2024)
- 哆啦A梦：大雄的地球交响乐 (China)
- Doraemon: La Sinfonía de la Tierra (Latin America)
Description:
In the latest installment, music becomes a weapon to save Earth from an alien threat. Nobita learns to conduct a cosmic orchestra, uniting nature and technology in a visually stunning climax
9. Doraemon: The Records of Nobita, Spaceblazer (1981)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Uchū Kaitakushi (Japan), Nobita’s Spaceblazer (Malaysia)
- Description: Nobita befriends alien refugees from the planet Koya Koya and helps them fight against a greedy mining corporation. The film parodies Star Wars with space battles and warp-speed chases.
- Remake: A 2009 remake titled The New Record of Nobita’s Spaceblazer was released.
10.Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Daimakyō (Japan), Nobita’s Great Demon (India)
- Description: Nobita and friends discover a hidden kingdom of intelligent dogs in Africa, ruled by the evil Minister Daburanda. They help Prince Peko reclaim his throne in a jungle adventure.
- Remake: A 2014 remake titled New Nobita’s Great Demon—Peko and the Exploration Party of Five.
11.Doraemon: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil (1983)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Kaiteiki Ganjō (Japan), Nobita’s Undersea Fortress (International)
- Description: The gang explores the lost underwater kingdom of Mu, only to uncover a robotic Atlantis plotting to destroy Earth. The film draws inspiration from the myth of Atlantis.
- Notable Gadget: The “Underwater Buggy,” a sentient submarine.
12. Doraemon: Nobita’s Great Adventure into the Underworld (1984)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Makai Daibōken (Japan), Nobita’s Demon World Adventure (India)
- Description: Nobita wishes for a world where magic exists, but it backfires when demons invade Earth. With the help of a witch named Miyoko, they battle the Demon King in a parallel universe.
- Remake: A 2007 remake titled Nobita’s New Great Adventure into the Underworld.
13.Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (1986)
- Alternate Title: Nobita to Tetsujin Heidan (Japan), Nobita’s Robot Army (International)
- Description: Nobita builds a giant robot, unaware it’s part of an alien army planning to conquer Earth. The film explores themes of war and humanity’s relationship with machines.
- Remake: A 2011 remake titled Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels.
14. Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987)
- Alternate Title: Nobita to Ryū no Kishi (Japan), Dinosaur Yoddhha (India)
- Description: Nobita discovers a hidden underground world where dinosaur-riding knights live. The gang uncovers a conspiracy to reclaim Earth’s surface in a prehistoric battle.
- Box Office: Highest-grossing animated film in Japan in 1987.
15.Doraemon: The Record of Nobita’s Parallel Visit to the West (1988)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Parareru Saiyūki (Japan), Nobita’s Parallel Journey to the West (International)
- Description: A parody of Journey to the West, where Nobita and friends become fantasy heroes battling demons in a parallel world.
- Theme: Blends Chinese mythology with sci-fi elements.
16. Doraemon: Nobita and the Birth of Japan (1989)
- Alternate Title: Nobita no Nippon Tanjō (Japan), Nobita’s Birth of Japan (India)
- Description: The gang travels to prehistoric Japan, creates their own paradise, and battles the evil spirit Giga-Zombie.
- Cultural Impact: Celebrates Japan’s mythological origins.
