Dragon Ball Super's Return Is Officially 3 Weeks Away

Published Sep 24, 2026, 5:17 PM EDT Evan Mullicane is the deputy editor of Screen Rant's comics and anime team. Having started as a writer for the comics team at the beginning of the Pandemic, Evan was swiftly promoted from writer to editor, and then from editor to lead of Screen Rant's newly established anime vertical. Throughout his time with Screen Rant, Evan has made a handful of appearances at conventions such as Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con, and has interviewed some of the biggest names in Anime and Comics history. In addition to editing anime and manga articles for Screen Rant, Evan is also a science fiction and fantasy author. In 2018 and 2019, his short story "The Demon's Mother" won honorable mentions from the Writers of the Future contest. You can find Evan on Twitter @EvanDM and BlueSky @evandmu.bsky.socia After nearly 2 years of uncertainty, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Super are poised to make a big comeback soon. Though the next Dragon Ball Super anime might not exactly be the one fans have spent close to a decade dreaming of, it should still be enough to remind everyone why Dragon Ball is still the world's most iconic and recognizable anime and manga franchise. Currently, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is scheduled to air on October 11th 2026. The anime appears to be a ground-up remake of Dragon Ball Super anime's first two arcs, which, themselves, were adaptations of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F. October 11th is when the series first premieres in Japan, with an international release on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll expected soon after. Fans wanting an early look also have the option of going to New York City Comic Con and attending the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus panel on October 8th at 12:00 PM. All of this points to an exciting time for Dragon Ball fans, as Beerus will be Dragon Ball's first major anime release since Daima ended in February 2025. Dragon Ball Super's Future Looks Brighter Than Ever With New Anime On The Horizon At the time of writing, it's unclear just how much original material will be present in Beerus. What is clear is that the new anime is a major upgrade over the original. Dragon Ball Super's first two arcs were infamous for their inconsistent animation quality and uneven pacing, leading to a mixed reception. Fortunately, later arcs like The Tournament of Power largely fixed these issues, leading to a few of Dragon Ball's absolute best fights and moments. So, with a remake of Super's first two arcs on the horizon, fans will finally have a definitive high-quality version of those two stories that can sit alongside Super's very best episodes and moments. In addition to Beerus' impending release, there is also the much-anticipated Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol. That anime is adapting Dragon Ball Super's acclaimed Moro arc. This is, notably, the arc where Super artist Toyotaro began creating new stories as opposed to adapting ones from the manga or movies. While Galactic Patrol does not have a release date yet, just the promo image alone is enough to build excitement. Unfortunately, despite an abundantly bright anime future for Super, one question still hangs over the franchise. Dragon Ball Super's Manga Is Still Missing In Action Though Toyotaro has expressed a great deal of enthusiasm for continuing Dragon Ball Super's manga, nothing official about a return date has been announced at the time of writing. What makes this especially frustrating for many is the fact that Super's manga appeared to be one or two arcs away from its finale at the time it went on indefinite hiatus shortly after Akira Toriyama's passing. The biggest opportunity to announce the return of Dragon Ball Super's manga is Jump Festa 2027, which will take place on December 19th and 20th, 2026. The official panel list for that hasn't been revealed yet. If Dragon Ball is present, then there's a good chance either Super is returning or another Dragon Ball manga project is being announced. If not, then fans may be in for a long wait. If there's one silver lining, however, it's that pressure from the TV series may force Shueisha's hand. After Galactic Patrol, the Super anime will only have one more completed manga arc to adapt unless they also want to adapt Super's adaptation of the Super Hero film. Given this, it's likely that the need for more Dragon Ball will overcome any reservations Shueisha, Toei Animation, and Dragon Ball rights holder Bird Inc. have about continuing the manga. Still, regardless of what happens with the manga, it's difficult to deny that Dragon Ball fans are having their time in the sun. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus has the chance to be big, and will serve as a powerful reminder of why the franchise holds such an important place in the hearts of man across the world.