DBZ Director Addresses New Dragon Ball Movie Rumor

Dragon Ball may have occupied longtime viewers with recent new anime like Dragon Ball Daima, but as demand for more output continues to rage on, new rumors are spun forth. One key rumor about a Dragon Ball movie coming in 2027 was even addressed, with a Dragon Ball Z animation director even weighing in.

Not confirmed within the first five minutes of the KosoKoso podcast’s October 27, 2025 episode, Akira Toriyama’s former editor Kazuhiko Torishima asked animator Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru about his involvement in an upcoming Dragon Ball movie. They don’t outright confirm the movie, but they address the rumors circulating the internet, but importantly, they don’t shoot the rumors down.

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While Nakatsuru downplays his potential involvement in this Dragon Ball movie anticipated around 2027, the mere fact that they address it suggests more Dragon Ball anime could be coming soon. If later updates culminate in a full reveal, it’d be a concrete indicator of a release window for Dragon Ball’s next animated project.

Torishima: “Apparently, according to the internet, there’s going to be a Dragon Ball movie the year after the next.”

Nakatsuru: “Oh, is that so?”

Torishima: “Isn’t Naka-kun taking it?”

Nakatsuru: “No, I still don’t know if I’ll participate or not.”

Nakatsuru has been a long-serving animator particularly for the Dragon Ball Z era’s movies, while also working on every major anime in between Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Daima. Him acknowledging this potential project, while indicating indecisiveness about whether he’ll participate, is a fascinating way to address what Torishima cheekily implies to be an internet rumor.

With this alongside other indications of Dragon Ball’s anime future from planning team member Akio Iyoku, it’s clear that key figures like Torishima know the impact these updates will have. However, there’s been plenty of material to spur hype for any future Dragon Ball project over the course of 2025. There are even big announcements planned in 2026.

Dragon Ball Anime Has Big Announcement Coming in 2026

Set to cap off the 40th anniversary of Dragon Ballthe Genki Dama Festival has high expectations from fans. The most common hopes are for Toyotaro to return with new chapters of dragon ball super, Moree Dragon Ball Super anime content, or other key announcements like the rumored 2027 movie.

The event is set for January 25, 2026, with key guests like Masako Nozawa, the voice of Goku, in attendance. With the event gathering the latest developments and content, there’s plenty of reason to expect key updates for Dragon Ball’s biggest potential projects. It’ll also signal the franchise truly moving forward with hopes of carrying the late Toriyama’s vision.