Crunchyroll Scores Major Win Over Netflix With Dragon Ball Super: Beerus

In the anime world, streaming platforms can sometimes turn a new release into a race of their own. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is doing exactly that, with Crunchyroll getting the new series six days before Netflix.

The enhanced version of Dragon Ball Super will reportedly arrive on Crunchyroll on October 11, 2026, while Netflix will begin its weekly rollout of the series on October 17 (via @animeupdates on Twitter/X). Along with the unusual release gap, the series is set to bring a refreshed take on some of Dragon Ball‘s most familiar stories.

Crunchyroll Gets Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Six Days Before Netflix

Last month, it was revealed that the first episode of Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will premiere in Japan on Sunday, October 11 at 11:15 PM JST (via the official website). Now, for those outside Japan, Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will reportedly premiere on October 11, 2026, which means Crunchyroll will stream new episodes on the same day as in Japan.

Meanwhile, Netflix has officially confirmed that it will start releasing the episodes on October 17 in the US, leaving a six-day gap between the two services.

DRAGON BALL SUPER: BEERUS 💥 Coming to Netflix in the US on October 17. https://t.co/o6lUEyUOIu

— Netflix (@netflix) October 1, 2026

For Dragon Ball fans, that nearly one-week difference could be quite noticeable. Crunchyroll viewers will already be discussing each new episode while Netflix viewers are still waiting for it. Major scenes, new animation, and story moments could also appear across social media before the episodes reach Netflix.

Meanwhile, this is not the first time a major Toei Animation series has used a similar setup. One Piece has followed a comparable release pattern during the recent Elbaf Arc, with Crunchyroll getting new episodes first and Netflix receiving them about a week later.

The same pattern applies to Dragon Ball Super: Beerus makes Crunchyroll the earlier streaming destination for fans following both series. Netflix still gets the episodes, but viewers on the platform will have to wait several more days for each weekly release.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Reimagines the Series’ First Three Arcs

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus is not a completely new Dragon Ball story. Instead, it takes the opening part of Dragon Ball Super and gives it a fresh presentation. The series will cover the Beerus or Battle of Gods arc, the Resurrection ‘F’ arc, and the Universe 6 arc.

These arcs are important because they introduce several major parts of the Super era. The Beerus story brings the God of Destruction into Goku’s life and introduces the Super Saiyan God transformation. Resurrection ‘F’ brings Frieza back, while the Universe 6 arc expands the story with Champa, Vados, Hit, Cabba, and several new Saiyan and alien fighters.

The real change comes from how Toei Animation is rebuilding the material. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will feature newly redrawn cuts, revised scenes, re-rendered footage, updated sound effects, new voice recordings, and a reconstructed story.

That makes the project more than a simple remaster. The story may be familiar, but the way it is presented should feel different from the original television series. A tighter structure could also help the early Super material move faster and give its biggest moments more room to stand out.

The series is expected to run for around 19 episodes, although Toei has not officially confirmed that episode count. If that number holds, the three arcs could receive a much more focused treatment than they did in the original long-running anime. For longtime fans, that is perhaps the biggest reason to keep an eye on the new version. Dragon Ball Super: Beerus already has familiar characters, battles, and transformations, but the updated animation and story could give these old moments a new feel.

With Crunchyroll getting the first release, fans will soon see whether this new version can give the beginning of Dragon Ball Super the fresh start it needs. Now the big question: Will you watch Dragon Ball Super: Beerus on Crunchyroll, or wait for its Netflix release? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will be available to watch on both Crunchyroll and Netflix after it releases in October, 2026.