The popular anime 'Dragon Ball Z' is a well-known name among anime fans around the world, and is easily a favorite with older audiences since the series' aired during the early 90's.

Just last year, FUNimation Entertainment released a movie that followed the original storyline of the series created by Akira Toriyama. 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods' came out exclusively in Japan on August 14, 2013 and it has received good criticism; even a 7.3 point rating on the iMDb website.

Only recently, FUNimation CEO and President Gen Fukunaga, proudly announced that the movie will be coming to the big screens all around the United States.

"We're very excited to be bringing Battle of Gods to movie theatres across the country this summer. 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," Fukunaga said.

The movie will be making it to theaters across the United States and Canada for a limited time release on August 5, 6, 7, and 9. Around 350 theatres will be showing the movie to excited Dragon Ball Z fans.

FUNimation is going to make even more announcements about the matter in the future. For the uninitiated, learn more about the Dragon Ball Z universe on its official website.

'Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods' is about Goku's struggles against the God of Destruction, Beerus. After hearing that Frieza was defeated by Goku, the God decides to test the hero's strength with the world and the universe at stake. It would take more than a Super Saiyan to fight the God and the only way Goku will stand toe-to-toe with Beerus is to become a God himself.