Anime fans rejoice, FUNimation Entertainment has just announced that it will be bringing us the first new Dragon Ball Z in over 17 years. Not only that, but they are bringing it to select US theaters this August. The movie, titled, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods will open on over 350 screens across the US on August 5, 6, 7, and 9.

This film follows an all original story from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods finds an ancient God of Destruction, Beerus as he searches for Goku after hearing of how he defeated the mighty Frieza. Beerus is a foe of a power never before witnessed by the Z fighters and he will force Goku to go beyond the level of a Super Saiyan and ascend to Super Saiyan God to stop the evil Beerus.

“We’re very excited to be bringing Battle of Gods to movie theaters across the country this summer,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of FUNimation Entertainment. “Dragon Ball Z has always been a huge part of everything we do at FUNimation and, speaking as a fan myself, I can’t wait to watch it on the big screen.”

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