Dragon Ball Super aired from 2015 to 2018, covering the Battle of Gods and Resurrection 'F' arcs before delivering the Universe Survival arc — one of the most epic tournament settings in anime history. But the series also had a well-documented problem: the animation quality was wildly inconsistent, with some episodes becoming infamous for their off-model character designs and choppy movement.
Now, after the massive success of Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (2022), whispers have been growing louder in the anime community: could Toei Animation be planning a full, movie-quality remake of the Dragon Ball Super TV series?
The Rumours Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of the major rumours and their current verification status:
Toei is "actively developing" new Dragon Ball content
At Jump Festa 2025, Toei Animation confirmed that new Dragon Ball anime projects are in active development. No specific details were shared, but the phrasing "multiple projects" raised community speculation.
A Super remake with theatrical-level animation is planned
Multiple leakers on Twitter/X and Reddit have suggested that one of the projects is a "remaster/remake" of Dragon Ball Super with significantly upgraded animation. None of this has been officially confirmed by Toei or Shueisha.
Possible new arc adapting the Super manga's Granolah storyline
The Dragon Ball Super manga has continued well beyond where the anime ended, covering the Moro and Granolah the Survivor arcs. Fans speculate that any new anime project would either remake Super or adapt these new arcs.
A release date has already been set for 2026
Several clickbait articles claimed a 2026 release date. This has not been confirmed by any official source and should be treated as fabricated. Toei has made no such announcement.
Why a Remake Makes Business Sense
The Dragon Ball franchise is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, estimated to have generated over $23 billion across games, merchandise, and media. A remake of Dragon Ball Super would tap into nostalgia while also giving Toei an opportunity to fix the animation inconsistencies that embarrassed them the first time around.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly demonstrated that there is a massive appetite for Dragon Ball content when the quality matches the scale of the source material. The film grossed over $124 million worldwide — remarkable for an anime film in 2018.
With the streaming wars intensifying, a Dragon Ball Super remake would be an enormous exclusive content opportunity for any platform willing to pay for it. Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ have all invested heavily in premium anime content in recent years.
What Fans Are Hoping For
The community wishlist is extensive. Beyond animation quality, fans hope a remake would:
- Rewrite the pacing of slower arcs (the Beerus arc dragged significantly)
- Give female Saiyans like Kale and Caulifla more developed fight choreography
- Fix the notoriously inconsistent Vegeta characterization in the anime vs. manga
- Deliver the Tournament of Power finale with theatrical-level production
Our Verdict
A Dragon Ball Super remake is plausible given the franchise's trajectory, Toei's confirmed new projects, and the business logic behind it. But until an official announcement is made, everything remains in the realm of fan speculation and unverified leaks.
We'll be watching this story closely and will update this article as new information becomes available. Bookmark the AnimeGraze blog for the latest anime news.
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