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‘Dragon Ball’ Star Officially Confirms New 2026 Return [Exclusive]
Voice actor Jason Douglas has confirmed he will reprise his role as Beerus in *Dragon Ball Super: Beerus*, a new anime series from Toei Animation debuting this autumn. The series retells the God of Destruction arc from Dragon Ball Super, marking the third animated version of this story, and is billed as a more faithful, "enhanced" adaptation of creator Akira Toriyama's original vision, with improved visuals and reworked scenes.
Douglas made the announcement at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia, during a panel hosted by Collider's Maggie Lovitt. The new production will feature freshly re-recorded dubbing and audio, and will once again depict Goku's awakening as a Super Saiyan God to confront Beerus. Reflecting on over a decade voicing the character, Douglas said he still strives to recapture the character's original menacing "spark" from Dragon Ball: Battle of the Gods, even as Beerus has grown more "whimsical" over the course of Dragon Ball Super.
In short
- Jason Douglas confirms he'll voice Beerus again this autumn
- Toei's new series retells the Beerus Saga with fresh visuals and audio
- Announcement made at Big Lick Comic Con in Roanoke, Virginia
Explained simply
Dragon Ball is a long-running Japanese franchise about Goku and other martial artists who face powerful rivals and threats. Dragon Ball Super continues the story, introducing Beerus, a powerful being known as the God of Destruction, whose arrival challenges Goku.
The God of Destruction story first appeared in the film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods and was later adapted for Dragon Ball Super. Akira Toriyama, the franchise’s creator, helped shape the story and characters; Toei Animation produces the anime, while Jason Douglas voices Beerus in the English-language version.
This return revisits a familiar part of the series for viewers, while presenting it in a revised animated form. It also brings back a character whose role balances menace with humour, a shift reflected in how Beerus has been portrayed over time.
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