Dragon Ball Super is preparing for a major franchise revival this fall with an upcoming anime remake, though only a select group of fans will get an early look. The beloved series is staging a massive comeback; alongside fresh manga artwork from the series’ artist keeping the momentum alive, the television anime is returning later this year with an elevated, enhanced retelling of the original broadcast.
Titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, this project reimagines the original TV run, starting with a fresh take on the Battle of Gods arc. With its fall premiere approaching, viewers are eager for more concrete details. Those answers may finally arrive this October, as the production team has officially announced a dedicated panel at New York Comic Con 2026, which is expected to unveil the official premiere date.
Dragon Ball Super Announces NYCC 2026 Panel
While Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is slated for a fall release, an exact launch date has not yet been locked in. “Fall” typically points to an October debut alongside the wider Autumn 2026 anime lineup, but exceptions happen. If the episode count is shorter than a standard cour, the series might debut later in the season. That scenario seems plausible given that the project is currently confirmed to focus specifically on the Battle of Gods and Resurrection F arcs.
The total number of episodes and the broadcast time slot for the remake remain unconfirmed. Other upcoming titles have already claimed the traditional time slots previously occupied by Dragon Ball Daima and the original run of Dragon Ball Super, hinting at potential scheduling shifts. Fortunately, the upcoming NYCC panel is expected to clear up these details just in time for the show’s rollout.
What’s Next for Dragon Ball Super?
With Dragon Ball Super: Beerus arriving this fall, the NYCC 2026 panel serves as the final major platform for broad updates before launch. While Jump Festa 2027 is slated for later this December, fans hope to already be watching the remake by then. Beyond that, the franchise’s long-term future is secure, with another brand-new anime already in development to adapt subsequent manga storylines and push the narrative further.
That subsequent project, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, is actively in the works, though a definitive release window has not yet been announced. Expected to debut sometime in 2027 or later, it will finally bring the fan-favorite Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc from the manga page to the screen, marking an exciting milestone for the franchise.