The global
Dragon Ball franchise has just announced a major slate of new
Dragon Ball Super projects as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event held on January 25, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Japan, and these announcements mark one of the biggest developments in the series in years, kicking off with the official confirmation of
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol as a brand-new anime production that will continue the
Dragon Ball Super story from the manga’s Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc with Goku and Vegeta working alongside the Galactic Patrol against the formidable cosmic threat Moro and introducing this new storyline to animation for the first time after the Universe Survival Arc, with the project described as a pinnacle of the anniversary initiative and officially set for production, offering fans the next major continuation of the
Super narrative following the Tournament of Power; alongside this, official Japanese
Dragon Ball announcements revealed that the long-awaited
Dragon Ball Super series will
begin anew as an enhanced edition titled Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, with a
SUPER launch trailer and visual released and the series scheduled to
premiere in Fall 2026 on Fuji TV, featuring newly created footage, redrawn scenes, and a fully reconstructed storyline with updated visuals and sound to make battles even more immersive and faithful to Akira Toriyama’s original vision, highlighted by the awakening of Beerus, the God of Destruction, and his confrontation with Goku as Earth faces unprecedented danger; the enhanced edition project, dubbed “Beerus,” features extensive modernization and reimagining of the original
Dragon Ball Super anime that aired from 2015 to 2018, including re-recorded dubbing and updated score and effects, serving as both a relaunch and homage to the original series while bringing cutting-edge animation techniques to the franchise’s beloved characters and action sequences; at the same event,
Dragon Ball also released a
global simultaneous special anniversary video featuring new animation that brings Toriyama’s color illustrations and standout scenes to life using the latest animation technologies and incorporating a new musical composition by acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer, expanding the celebratory content available worldwide; beyond the anime projects, the Genkidamatsuri event revealed that the franchise’s multimedia expansion continues, with announcements pointing to a new
Dragon Ball game project titled
“AGE 1000” by Bandai Namco that promises a new world and characters created by Akira Toriyama, set for release in 2027 with further details to be revealed at upcoming events, as well as new downloadable content (DLC) and updates for ongoing
Dragon Ball games such as
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO with additional characters and modes slated for 2026; official coverage confirms that long-time voice talent including Masako Nozawa (Goku) and Koichi Yamadera (Beerus) appeared on stage at the event alongside executive producers to celebrate these key franchise developments and share their excitement with fans, lending further significance to the new projects; the
Galactic Patrol anime is described as adapting one of the most anticipated manga arcs — introducing Planet-Eater Moro as a central antagonist — and will showcase Goku and Vegeta in expanded roles with the Galactic Patrol organization, helping to deepen the
Dragon Ball Super world and connect long-time viewers with newer storytelling threads that were previously exclusive to manga readers; additionally, the announcements reaffirm that
Dragon Ball Super is returning to television after years of hiatus following
Dragon Ball Daima and other franchise projects, re-energizing the anime continuity and setting the stage for sustained content releases across mediums; together, these anime and game projects underscore a commitment to expanding the
Dragon Ball ecosystem with both nostalgic and forward-looking creative efforts, satisfying long-time fans while drawing in new audiences; beyond television and games, the 40th anniversary also includes special global releases such as anniversary art collections and other commemorative media, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere and reaffirming
Dragon Ball’s enduring cultural impact; in sum, the
Dragon Ball Super franchise is entering a new era with
Galactic Patrol and
Beerus, robust gaming initiatives, and expanded multimedia content planned through at least 2027 and beyond, making this one of the most momentous periods in the series’ history.
