Netflix Anime announced on Oct. 1 that Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will be available on the platform in October. The catch: the exact date and which regions will see it remain unknown.
The anime is a remake of the Dragon Ball Super series, focusing on the first three arcs and the franchise’s first two movies. It picks up four years after the defeat of Majin Buu, during the 10-year time skip shown in the final episode of the original series. Goku and his friends face a new level of threats, starting with the God of Destruction, Beerus.
The Japanese Launch Is Set
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will debut in Japan on Oct. 11. Episodes will air on Fuji TV, followed by a 30-minute window on Prime Video Japan.
International viewers, though, are still waiting on details. Crunchyroll, which broadcast the original Dragon Ball Super series, has not made any official announcements about the remake. The leaks suggest Crunchyroll will stream the show, but no confirmation has appeared yet.
The Netflix Announcement Leaves Questions Open
The Netflix announcement states the anime will be available on the platform “in some regions.” That’s it. No date, no list of countries, no explanation of how Netflix will handle new episodes compared to the Japanese broadcast schedule.
For fans outside Japan, the situation is frustrating. The announcement answers almost nothing. It confirms the anime exists on Netflix somewhere, but it offers no guidance on when or where.
What We Know So Far
Here is what is confirmed:
- The anime is coming to Netflix in October.
- It will premiere in Japan on Oct. 11.
- Episodes air on Fuji TV, then 30 minutes later on Prime Video Japan.
- Crunchyroll has not announced its plans.
- The leak suggests Crunchyroll will stream the show.
- The New York Comic Con 2026 premiere on Oct. 8 will offer more details.
- Fans should check their Netflix app to see if the anime is available in their region.
- It is available in the United States at least.
That last point is notable. The announcement says the anime should be available in the United States, at least, but it does not say when. For viewers in other countries, the picture is murkier.
The Remake’s Story
The remake follows the first three arcs of Dragon Ball Super and the franchise’s first two movies. It is a direct sequel to Dragon Ball Z, picking up four years after the defeat of Majin Buu. Goku and his friends face a whole new level of threats, starting with the mighty God of Destruction, Beerus.
More training and power-ups are on the way, as expected. The story promises a modern retelling of the original material.
The Leaks and the Premiere
Recent leaks suggest Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will have a total of 19 episodes. That number has not been officially confirmed, but it is the clearest detail about the series’ scope so far.
The leaks also mention Crunchyroll will be streaming the show, though no official confirmation has appeared yet. The New York Comic Con 2026 premiere on Oct. 8 will offer more details, according to the announcement.
For now, fans who have a Netflix subscription should check the app to see if the anime is available in their region.
A God of Destruction Named Beerus
The fact that Netflix is getting a remake of Dragon Ball Super at all is notable. The franchise has a massive following, and a remake of its modern era is a significant move.
The name “Beerus” carries weight in the Dragon Ball universe. He is the God of Destruction, and the remake focuses on his arc. That is a strong selling point for any fan of the series.
The remake also picks up directly where the original series left off, with the 10-year time skip serving as the jumping-off point.
The Uncertainty Is the Story
The lack of information is the story here. Netflix has announced the anime is coming, but it has not said when or where. That is a strange position for a major platform to hold.
A massive franchise like Dragon Ball probably does not need much promotion. The name carries enough weight to draw attention on its own. But the lack of information about the new anime’s international streaming is still concerning for fans.
Hopefully, they will not have to wait too much longer. The New York Comic Con 2026 premiere on Oct. 8 should provide more details, and fans should check their Netflix app to see if the anime is available in their region.
The Bottom Line
Netflix has announced Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is coming to the platform in October. The anime will premiere in Japan on Oct. 11, with episodes airing on Fuji TV and Prime Video Japan. Crunchyroll has not announced its plans, and the leaks suggest it will stream the show.
For international viewers, the key question remains: when and where will the streaming start? The announcement offers no answers, and the leaks are not official. Fans should watch the New York Comic Con 2026 premiere on Oct. 8 for more details.
The remake is a direct sequel to Dragon Ball Z, picking up four years after the defeat of Majin Buu. It promises a modern retelling of the first three arcs and the franchise’s first two movies. Beerus, the God of Destruction, is the main threat.
The 19-episode count is a leak, not an official confirmation. The premiere on Oct. 8 will likely address the streaming questions. Until then, fans are left with a title, a date, and a lot of uncertainty.
That is the story. A god of destruction named Beerus is getting a Netflix remake, and the streaming platform cannot even say when or where it starts outside Japan.
See the video the story is built around at Polygon.
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