Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, the latest anime iteration focusing on the God of Destruction, is slated for a fall 2026 premiere, and recent announcements suggest an October launch window. The official Dragon Ball website revealed that the franchise will return to New York Comic Con this October, a move that has historically coincided with new anime debuts.
Dragon Ball's participation in New York Comic Con is a yearly tradition, often featuring a large booth with merchandise and prominent character displays. For instance, the 2023 event showcased a giant inflatable Orange Piccolo. This year's booth is confirmed to include exhibits on Dragon Ball games, figures, and the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime. While the specifics of what will be shown from the series remain undisclosed, its inclusion at the convention hints at an imminent release.
This pattern was observed with the premiere of Dragon Ball Daima. The series debuted in Japan on October 11, 2024, and just a week later, it received a dedicated panel at New York Comic Con on October 17. During that panel, Goku's voice actor Stephanie Nadolny and English voice actor for Glorio, Aaron Dismuke, discussed the series, and new concept art by Akira Toriyama was unveiled. The event concluded with a screening of the first episode.
If this trend holds true for Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, a panel dedicated to the series could occur around its premiere. Toei Animation has not provided a specific release date beyond the general fall 2026 window, but October falls squarely within that timeframe. While official panel schedules for New York Comic Con have not yet been released, the potential for a Dragon Ball panel remains high. It is likely that the God of Destruction Beerus will be the featured mascot at the Dragon Ball booth this year.