‘Dragon Ball Super’ Movie’s Story Will Take Place In The Past And Present

After Dragon Ball Super ended its series a few months ago, fans have been feeling the void left by the lack of a weekly dose of new episodes. That’s why the Dragon Ball Super movie has been so interesting, especially now that new details have been unveiled.

As the first in a new series of interviews about the movie titled “Dragon Ball Movie: Front Line,” which will feature new info and staff interviews on the film’s official website (thanks to translations provided by Twitter user @Herms98), Dragon Room chief Akio Iyoku dished more about what fans can expect from the Dragon Ball Super movie’s story.

According to Iyoku, the Dragon Ball Super movie will have a “multilayered” story with “parts set in both the past and present” with multiple settings. As for what Toriyama provided for the film, he created the film’s story, 20 sheets of character and machine designs and “at least” one new planet.

The tidbit about the past and present settings is an interesting one as it could mean a flashback in between present day scenes, especially if one of the new characters was frozen over and finally thawed, and also gives clues as to how the film might tackle previously revealed story beats like the “origins of Goku‘s power,” Freeza’s relationship with the Saiyans, and potentially the story of the very first Super Saiyan.

Also since the film has already confirmed it will take place after the Tournament of Power, that means time travel and even other universes are on the table as well. This story could go any number of ways, but it aims to tell a story of the past and present when it premieres in Japan this December..

Dragon Ball Super currently airs its English dub on Adult Swim during the Toonami programming block Saturday evenings at 9:30 p.m. It is also available to stream on FunimationNOW and Amazon Video. The Japanese language release of the series is complete, and available to stream on FunimationNOW, VRV, and Crunchyroll.

If you want to catch up with the English dub, the first 52 episodes of Dragon Ball Super are now available to stream on FunimationNOW, VRV, and available to purchase on Amazon Video as well. The 52 episodes span the full range of what has aired in the North America and covers the “Battle of Gods” arc, “Revival of F” arc, the “Universe 6” arc, and bringing the series right up to the current TV airings of the “Future Trunks” arc.

Does this news make you more excited for the Dragon Ball Super movie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or talk to me @Valdezology!