Dragon Ball Super is gearing up for an exciting comeback later this year with a fresh reboot series focusing on the Battle of Gods storyline. However, recent updates to broadcasting schedules have sparked a wave of speculation regarding its exact premiere timing. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s legendary manga, several new Dragon Ball Super projects have been greenlit. The first of these will arrive this fall, giving the television anime a fresh coat of paint and revisiting Goku’s legendary clash with Beerus.
Officially titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, this upgraded iteration of the original TV broadcast offers a completely reimagined take on the Battle of Gods arc. While a fall debut was previously locked in, fresh programming schedules in Japan are occupying the franchise’s traditional Friday and Sunday time slots this October, leaving fans to wonder if the reboot will carve out a brand-new day and time for its broadcast.
When Does Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Actually Come Out?
Recent television lineup announcements revealed that fan-voted classic episodes of Digimon will air on Sunday mornings leading up to its own major anniversary series next year—occupying the exact Sunday slot once held by the original Dragon Ball Super run. Meanwhile, the Friday slot utilized by Dragon Ball Daima appears to be claimed by another series that has already locked in an October 9 premiere.
Although these schedule changes don’t entirely rule out a weekend airing, they have certainly muddied the waters regarding the premiere logistics. An exact October release date has yet to be finalized, leaving plenty of details up in the air with just under two months remaining until the Fall 2026 window. Furthermore, rumors suggest the episode count might deviate from traditional expectations.
What to Know for New Dragon Ball Super Anime
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is slated to premiere during the Fall 2026 television season, bringing a comprehensive overhaul to the original broadcast. Creators promise a thoroughly polished version of the Battle of Gods arc featuring extensive new cuts, script revisions, fully re-rendered visuals, re-recorded voice lines, updated sound effects and musical scores, and a restructured narrative flow. International distribution details, however, remain under wraps.
Even though the title spotlights Beerus and the God of Destruction saga, promotional material hints that Frieza will also play a role, indicating that the Resurrection ‘F’ storyline will receive similar treatment, though specific details remain scarce. This entire project is ultimately paving the way for the next major phase of the franchise, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, which is expected down the line.