The Japanese studio that owns the Dragon Ball license has stated it never approved a project for a theme park in France, according to lefigaro.fr. The denial casts doubt on earlier claims about the planned attraction in the Val-d’Oise region.
Le Parisien reports that the Japanese rights holders for the cult manga said there was “no authorization” for the project. Numerama also confirms that Toei Animation officially denied the construction of a Dragon Ball park in France.
The reports emerged on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Local French media had previously suggested the park could be built in the Val-d’Oise area, north of Paris. The project had generated interest among fans of the manga and anime series, which began in the 1980s.
According to lefigaro.fr, the studio’s lack of consent means the project’s future is uncertain. The original reports did not specify who had announced the park plans or how far any development had progressed. The studio’s statement appears to contradict any prior assumptions about the park’s viability.
The news follows broader discussions in French media about new amusement parks and international investment. L’Express recently examined Saudi Arabia’s interests in parks and France, while Actu.fr reported on a company in Seine-et-Marne that had worked with Saudi partners on a project involving a large dragon figure. These stories suggest ongoing activity in the sector, though they are separate from the Dragon Ball park claim.
What to watch next is whether the parties behind the French project respond to the studio’s denial. If no agreement exists, the proposed park is unlikely to move forward without the license holder’s formal backing.
