Toei Animation Sets October 2026 Release for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
The reimagined series premieres at New York Comic Con before debuting on Fuji TV.
Toei Animation has officially announced the release date and unveiled a "Super Surge" trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. The remake of the early Dragon Ball Super arcs is scheduled to debut on Fuji TV on October 11, 2026.
Fans will get a first look at the series slightly earlier in the United States. A world-premiere screening of the first episode is set for October 8, 2026, at New York Comic Con, hosted at the Javits Center on the Empire Stage. To accompany the new visuals, Toei has confirmed the series' musical direction: the opening theme will be "ONOGAMI" performed by MEGATERA-ZERO, while the ending theme will be "Kan Peki No Peki" by VK Blanka.
Unifying the Super Canon
The Dragon Ball Super franchise has long been characterized by a fragmented canon, with narrative discrepancies existing between the original anime, the manga, and the feature films. By revisiting the initial arcs of the series, Toei Animation is positioning this remake as a way to unify these disparate versions of the story. This effort allows the studio to apply modern animation standards to the early chapters of the saga, ensuring a consistent visual quality that aligns with the franchise's more recent cinematic releases.
Industry Implications
This investment in a remake signals a strategic shift in how Toei manages its legacy intellectual property. Rather than simply moving forward with new story arcs, the studio is prioritizing the refinement of existing content to maximize its long-term value and accessibility for new viewers. Updating the early Super content suggests a broader goal of creating a definitive, high-fidelity version of the timeline that can serve as a foundation for future expansions of the universe.
Future Outlook
While the focus remains on the October premiere, the industry is watching to see how this remake influences the trajectory of the franchise. Reports have suggested that a Galactic Patrol (Moro) arc may be in development, though Toei has not officially confirmed the specifics of the production pipeline following the Beerus project. For now, the focus remains on the upcoming NYCC premiere and the subsequent Japanese broadcast.