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Published Jan 25, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
Casandra Ronning is a staff writer for Screen Rant's anime section. Since mid-2024, she has dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry. She is most proud of conducting an exclusive interview with popular voice actor Stephanie Nadolny.
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Dragon Ball Super first debuted in July 2015, nearly two decades after the final episode of Dragon Ball Z. The series ran for over 100 episodes, covering the Tournament of Power arc, ending in March 2018, with its story continuing in the manga.
Several years later, the manga entered an indefinite hiatus following the tragic passing of its creator, Akira Toriyama, in 2024. While one standalone chapter was released in February 2025, Dragon Ball Super has remained in limbo for both its anime and manga. Recently, however, a long-awaited announcement was made regarding the future of Dragon Ball.
Dragon Ball Super Has Officially Announced Its Next Series
The future of Dragon Ball Super has finally come into focus as of January 25, 2026, with the official announcement of a new anime. During the Genkidamatsuri event, a celebration of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, a new project, Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol, was introduced alongside a key visual.
The visual features both Goku and Vegeta standing in front of the Galactic Patrol symbol, with the emblem also appearing on their outfits. The anime is confirmed to be in production and will cover the manga’s Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc, taking place after the Tournament of Power.
The arc will follow Goku and Vegeta as they confront their most challenging enemy yet: Moro, also known as the “Planet-eater.” As a being with the potential to drain the life force from planets, his existence alone is a major threat to the Dragon Ball universe.
When Is Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Premiering?
Moro as seen in Dragon Ball Super manga
Following the announcement of Dragon Ball’s next installment, fans from around the world are eager for more information, including when the series is set to release. Unfortunately, there is no official release window for Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol as of yet, however, it's likely the series will be released in late 2027.
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With Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’s official release date, the most reasonable expectation for The Galactic Patrol’s release will likely be Fall 2027. Additionally, the Galactic Patrol Prisoner arc consists of 26 chapters, suggesting roughly 13 episodes, assuming each episode covers 2-3 manga chapters.
Dragon Ball
Created by
Akira Toriyama
First Film
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
Latest Film
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
First TV Show
Dragon Ball
Latest TV Show
Super Dragon Ball Heroes
First Episode Air Date
April 26, 1989
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