Streaming service Crunchyroll has officially secured the rights to broadcast new episodes of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus, with premieres set for October 11 in Japan and simultaneously for international audiences. The announcement, made Monday via a press release, confirms that subtitled episodes will be available across Crunchyroll’s global catalog, spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America (including Brazil), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Europe—giving fans worldwide immediate access to the latest installment in the long-running franchise.
The timing positions Crunchyroll as the first major streaming platform to feature the new anime. According to the press release, Crunchyroll will carry the subtitled episodes nearly a week before Netflix picks up the series, which is scheduled to add its premiere episode on October 17. This staggered rollout ensures that Crunchyroll subscribers gain early access while still leaving room for Netflix’s broader audience to catch up shortly after.
A Subtled-First Rollout
The Crunchyroll announcement covers subtitled episodes exclusively, with no mention of an English dub at this time. This approach mirrors the strategy used for Dragon Ball Daima, whose subtitled episodes began streaming in October 2024 before its English-dubbed version premiered in January 2025. If Beerus follows a similar schedule, dubbed episodes could arrive early next year, giving fans who prefer voice acting a few months to anticipate.
We are thrilled to bring the newest Dragon Ball Super: Beerus episodes to Crunchyroll subscribers around the world. This franchise has cultivated one of the most dedicated fanbases in anime, and we’re committed to delivering new episodes as close to Japan as possible.
Crunchyroll
The announcement comes amid growing anticipation for a fresh Dragon Ball entry, though Beerus is not entirely uncharted territory. Unlike Daima, which introduced an original storyline, the new anime will revisit familiar material from the franchise’s history.
A Familiar Story Gets New Life
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus retreads ground that dedicated fans have already encountered multiple times. The God of Destruction Beerus, his angelic attendant Whis, and Goku’s Super Saiyan God form were all first introduced in the 2013 film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. That story was subsequently adapted into both the Dragon Ball Super anime series and its manga adaptation, making this the fourth time audiences will experience the tale.
The new anime also covers Frieza’s return to prominence, a plotline originally showcased in the Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ film before being reworked for the Super anime and manga. By revisiting these iconic arcs, Beerus serves as both a nostalgic treat for longtime fans and an accessible entry point for newcomers who may have missed the original adaptations.
Looking Ahead
At minimum, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will tide fans over until Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol arrives. That project was announced earlier this year alongside Beerus but currently lacks a release window, leaving its exact premiere date uncertain. As the franchise continues to expand across films, anime series, and manga, Beerus represents another milestone in an ongoing effort to keep the Dragon Ball universe alive for both veteran supporters and new generations of fans.
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