Broly vs. Goku is one of those debates that never gets old among 'Dragon Ball Z' fans, and for good reason. The Legendary Super Saiyan is an absolute force of nature, and his raw power is terrifying even by DBZ standards. In the non-canon movies like 'Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan,' he absolutely wrecks Goku and the rest of the Z Fighters with ease—like, Goku’s Kamehameha doesn’t even scratch him, and Broly just laughs it off. The way he manhandles everyone makes it clear that, at least in those storylines, Goku stands no chance unless he pulls some last-minute power-up or teamwork shenanigans. But here’s the thing: Broly’s movie versions are insanely overpowered by design, almost like a walking disaster rather than a balanced character.
Now, if we’re talking about the canon Broly from 'Dragon Ball Super: Broly,' the dynamic shifts a bit. This version is still a monster, but the fight feels more nuanced. Goku (and Vegeta) struggle massively, especially when Broly goes full Wrath State and later Legendary Super Saiyan. Goku’s Ultra Instinct isn’t fully mastered at this point, and even with it, he can’t outright overpower Broly—it’s more about outmaneuvering him. The fight ends with Gogeta stepping in, which kinda tells you that solo Goku wasn’t getting the job done. So yeah, in most iterations, Broly can absolutely slam Goku unless Goku has some serious backup or a narrative power-up on his side. It’s wild how Broly’s sheer brutality makes even Saiyan pride look small.