Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Remake Announced for Fall 2026 — A Ground-Up Rebuild of the Saga

A New Beginning for Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a complete ground-up remake of the Beerus Saga, is coming in Fall 2026. The announcement was made at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event on January 25, 2026, and it represents far more than a simple revisit of familiar material. This is Toei Animation's statement about the future of the Dragon Ball franchise in a world without its creator.

Not a Remaster -- A Complete Rebuild

It is important to understand what Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is and what it is not. This is not a remaster or upscale of the original 2015 Dragon Ball Super episodes, which were widely criticized for their inconsistent animation quality during the early arcs. This is a complete rebuild from the ground up -- new animation, new dialogue, a new score, and new sound effects throughout.

The remake will be more faithful to Toyotarou and Akira Toriyama's manga than the original anime adaptation, which diverged significantly from the source material in its early episodes. For fans who remember the jarring animation inconsistencies of Super's first saga, this rebuild promises to deliver the visual quality that the story always deserved.

Honoring Toriyama's Legacy

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus carries enormous emotional weight as the first major Dragon Ball anime project since Akira Toriyama's passing in March 2024. Toriyama, who created Dragon Ball in 1984 and shaped it into one of the most influential entertainment franchises in history, left behind an extraordinary legacy that Toei is determined to honor.

The remake also follows Dragon Ball Daima, the final Dragon Ball project Toriyama was directly involved in creating, which ended its run in February 2025. Daima served as a bridge between Toriyama's direct involvement and the franchise's future under Toei and Toyotarou's stewardship.

Toei's Ten-Year Franchise Plan

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is not a standalone project. It is the opening chapter of Toei Animation's ambitious ten-year franchise plan for Dragon Ball. The studio is approaching the property with a long-term strategic vision, ensuring that new content arrives at a steady pace while maintaining the quality standards fans expect.

As part of this roadmap, Toei also confirmed Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, an adaptation of the Moro arc, signaling that the studio intends to work through the Super manga's major storylines systematically. This means fans can expect a sustained pipeline of Dragon Ball content extending well into the 2030s.

What the Beerus Saga Covers

For newer fans, the Beerus Saga introduces Beerus, the God of Destruction, and his attendant Whis as they arrive on Earth seeking the legendary Super Saiyan God. The arc fundamentally reshaped the Dragon Ball universe by introducing divine hierarchies, god-level power scaling, and the concept of multiple universes -- ideas that became central to everything that followed in Super.

The manga version of this saga, as drawn by Toyotarou under Toriyama's supervision, offered a tighter and more focused narrative than the original anime. The remake's commitment to manga fidelity means fans can expect a more streamlined story with consistent, high-quality visuals throughout.

A Franchise Moving Forward

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is a declaration of intent. By restarting the Super saga with the quality it deserves, Toei is building a foundation for the next decade of Dragon Ball. For the global community of fans who grew up with Goku and continue to follow his adventures, Fall 2026 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.