A new trailer for the upcoming anime series Dragon Ball Super: Beerus just landed, and it shows a much bigger fight between Son Goku and the God of Destruction Beerus. The footage came out during the Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2026 event in Los Angeles on April 19, 2026. Fans at the event got the first look at this enhanced edition of the classic story. The trailer runs about one minute and packs a lot of action. It shows the two fighters going at each other with power that shakes the universe. But the real surprise comes at the very end. The trailer ends with a quick shot of Frieza sitting in a healing pod, waiting to come back to life.
The new series is not a brand new story. It is a remade and improved version of the first arc from Dragon Ball Super. The original show had some problems with its animation quality when it first came out in 2015. This new version fixes those issues. The production team went back and redrew many scenes. They also recorded new voice work and added better sound effects. The goal is to make the show look and sound much closer to what fans expect from modern Dragon Ball movies like Dragon Ball Super: Broly.
The Trailer Shows a Cosmic Fight Between Goku and Beerus
The Dragon Ball Super: Beerus trailer focuses almost entirely on the battle between Goku and Beerus. The fight takes place in space and on Earth. Beerus shows why he is called the God of Destruction. He moves fast and hits hard. Goku tries to keep up, but Beerus looks much stronger. The new animation makes every punch and energy blast look clean and powerful. The original version of this fight had some stiff movements and odd character drawings. This new version fixes all of that. The characters move smoothly, and the colors pop more.
The trailer description on the official Dragon Ball website says the team added “new cuts, revised cuts, and reshoots of all cuts.” That means almost every part of the show got a second look. Executive Producer Akio Iyoku spoke at the event about what makes Beerus special.
“He is indeed an unpredictable and awe-inspiringly powerful god. Dragon Ball Super is a series that begins to move forward because of the existence of this God of Destruction Beerus. The entire production staff has been working tirelessly to deliver Beerus’s strengths and existence with the latest visual techniques, for everyone to enjoy to the fullest.”
Akio Iyoku, Executive Producer of the Dragon Ball Franchise
Voice Actors Share Their Excitement for the New Series
The event also showed video messages from the voice actors. Masako Nozawa, who has voiced Goku since the 1980s, talked about recording for the new version. She said the battle between Goku and Beerus felt thrilling and epic. She also mentioned being excited about Frieza showing up at the end of the trailer. Koichi Yamadera, the Japanese voice of Beerus, said he felt happy to see “Beerus” in the title. He looks forward to showing fans what his character can do.
Jason Douglas, who voices Beerus in the English dub, also sent a message. He called it an amazing thrill to see Beerus take the lead in Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. The English dub version will come out after the Japanese release. Toei Animation has not given a specific date for the English version yet. But based on past releases, it will likely come a few months after the Japanese premiere.
The Trailer Ends With a Strong Hint About Frieza’s Return
The last few seconds of the Dragon Ball Super: Beerus trailer show something unexpected. Frieza sits inside a healing pod. The pod looks similar to the ones used on the Frieza Force ships. This scene directly connects to the next story arc from the original Dragon Ball Super, which is the Resurrection F arc. In that story, Frieza comes back to life, trains for four months, and reaches a new golden form. He then travels to Earth to get revenge on Goku and Vegeta.
Many fans now believe that Toei Animation plans to remake that arc too. The trailer does not officially confirm a second series. But the hint is very strong. Several news sites reported that the studio might release the Frieza arc remake in the same year. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus covers the Battle of Gods storyline. A second series called Dragon Ball Super: Frieza would cover the Resurrection F storyline. Both arcs originally came out as movies first, then got turned into TV episodes. The movies had better animation than the TV versions. This new project gives the studio a chance to fix that problem for good.
Release Information for Different Regions
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will premiere in Japan during Fall 2026. The official website lists the broadcast partner as Fuji TV. For viewers outside Japan, the streaming details are not fully confirmed yet. But based on how past Dragon Ball shows worked, the series will likely stream on Crunchyroll. That platform already has all of Dragon Ball Super and other Dragon Ball series. Netflix has not announced any plans to carry the show. Some regions might get the series on Hulu or other local services. English dub viewers should expect the show to arrive on streaming platforms a few months after the Japanese broadcast starts. For fans in India, USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, Crunchyroll remains the most likely home for the series.
Fans Have Mixed Feelings About the Remake
The Dragon Ball fan community has split opinions about Dragon Ball Super: Beerus. Some fans feel excited to see the story with better animation. They point out that the original TV version of the Beerus fight did not look good. The new trailer shows a huge improvement. These fans think any Dragon Ball content is good content. They also believe this remake could lead to new arcs being animated later, such as the Moro arc and Granolah arc.
But other fans feel frustrated. They argue that the Beerus arc has already been told twice. First as the Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods movie in 2013. Then as the first 14 episodes of Dragon Ball Super in 2015. Now this would be the third version. These fans wanted the studio to skip straight to the Moro arc, which has never been animated. That manga story came out after the Dragon Ball Super anime ended in 2018. Many consider it one of the best arcs in the entire series.
One fan on social media wrote, “It doesn’t look too bad, but we didn’t need another remake of this.” Another fan said, “It’s great to see beautiful art and excellent animation for this remake.” The divided reaction shows that Toei Animation has work to do to win over all fans. The quality of the final product will decide how people remember this project.
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What Makes This Version Different From the Original
The Dragon Ball Super: Beerus series is not just a simple re-release. The production team calls it an “ENHANCED edition.” That means several major changes. First, the visuals have been upgraded with cutting edge techniques. Second, the sound design and music have been re-recorded. Third, the story structure has been rebuilt to better match the original manga by Akira Toriyama. The original anime added many filler scenes and changed some character moments. This new version aims to fix those differences.
The original Dragon Ball Super anime had a rushed production schedule. That led to many episodes looking unfinished. Episode 5 became famous for its bad animation and off-model character drawings. Fans made memes about how strange Goku and Beerus looked. This new version will completely replace those scenes. The trailer shows Goku and Beerus looking sharp and detailed. The action flows better. The colors look richer. For fans who could not get past the bad animation of the original, this new version offers a second chance to enjoy the story.
The series will also run on a weekly broadcast schedule starting in October 2026. The exact premiere date has not been announced yet. More information will likely come out during the summer months.
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