Tokyo, March 10, 2026 — Get ready to set sail! Netflix has officially announced the premiere date for One Piece season 2: Tuesday, March 10, 2026. But that’s not all—the streaming giant is already looking ahead, having greenlit a third season before the second even hits screens. Talk about confidence in Luffy and the crew!
The live-action adaptation has defied expectations, becoming a rare success story for Netflix in the realm of anime.
- One Piece season 2, titled ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line, will arrive on Netflix on March 10, 2026.
- Filming for the new season wrapped in February 2025.
- The cast is expanding with exciting new additions, including Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 and Mikaela Hoover as the voice of Tony Tony Chopper.
- Netflix has already renewed the series for a third season, with production slated to begin this autumn in Cape Town, South Africa.
Netflix hasn’t always had smooth sailing with live-action anime. Remember the criticism surrounding the 2017 Death Note film? Or the cancellation of Cowboy Bebop after just one season? But One Piece, based on Eiichirō Oda’s beloved manga, has proven to be a different story. According to Netflix’s website, the first season racked up a staggering 18.5 million views in its premiere weekend.
When Will One Piece Season 2 Be Released?
Mark your calendars, Straw Hat fans! One Piece season 2, officially titled ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line, will premiere on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Filming for the highly anticipated season concluded in February 2025, signaling the final stretch before we return to the high seas.
What’s the Plot of One Piece Season 2?
With over 1,000 chapters across 106 volumes, Eiichirō Oda’s manga provides a vast ocean of source material. Season 1 adapted 95 of those chapters, leaving plenty of adventures yet to unfold. The synopsis promises Luffy and his crew will face “fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet.”
Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line — a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world’s greatest treasure, they’ll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.
Expect the treasure hunt to truly begin as the Straw Hat Pirates venture into the Grand Line. Their journey won’t be easy, as they’ll have to navigate the treacherous Calm Belt, teeming with colossal sea creatures. Vice Admiral Garp and the Marines are likely to be hot on their trail, and a sinister organization known as Baroque Works may also enter the fray—Roronoa Zoro already crossed paths with one of their members in the series premiere.
Old adversaries like Captain Alvida and Buggy the Clown could also reappear.
Who Is Starring in One Piece Season 2?
The following cast members will reprise their roles in the second season:
- Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
- Mackenyu Arata as Roronoa Zoro
- Emily Rudd as Nami
- Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
- Taz Skylar as Sanji
During Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event in May 2025, Netflix unveiled Tony Tony Chopper, the adorable reindeer who can transform into a human hybrid. Chopper, a doctor with a passion for knowledge, sweets, and naps, will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover.
As Mikaela Hoover stated via Netflix Tudum: “What excited me about playing Chopper is the tug of war between his standoffishness and his huge heart. He tries so hard to hide his emotions and put on a tough exterior, but underneath, he’s a big softy, and his love can’t help but come out. I believe there is a little Chopper in all of us. We all want to be loved and accepted. We go to great lengths to keep the people that we love safe. There’s a purity to his nature that reminds us of what’s good in the world.”
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, even praised the Chopper look in a social media post.
New additions to the cast include Sophia Anne Caruso as teenage Miss Goldenweek, Anton David Jeftha as K.M., a pirate, and Mark Penwill as Chess, Wapol’s minister of defense.
Rigo Sanchez will portray Dragon, the commander of the Revolutionary Army, while Yonda Thomas will play Igaram, the captain of the Alabasta royal guard, and James Hiroyuki Liao will take on the role of Ipponmatsu, an arms shop owner.
Joe Manganiello will star as Mr. 0, and Lera Abova will portray Miss All-Sunday, both members of the Baroque Works organization.
Sendhil Ramamurthy will play Nefertari Cobra, the king of Alabasta. Katey Sagal will embody Dr. Kureha, the eccentric doctor, and Mark Harelik will play her colleague, Dr. Hiriluk.
Callum Kerr will portray Smoker, while Julia Rehwald will play Tashigi. Rob Colletti will play Wapol, and Ty Keogh will play Dalton.
Clive Russell will play Crocus, Brendan Murray will play Brogy the Red Ogre, and Werner Coetser will play Dorry the Blue Ogre.
David Dastmalchian will play Mr. 3, Camrus Johnson will play Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn will play Miss Valentine, and Daniel Lasker will play Mr. 9.
Returning cast members may include Langley Kirkwood as Captain Morgan, Aidan Scott as Helmeppo, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino as Captain Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown, Alexander Maniatis as Klahadore/Kuro, Peter Gadiot as Shanks, Steven John Ward as Dracule Mihawk, and Craig Fairbrass as Chef Zeff.
Is There a Trailer for One Piece Season 2?
Netflix released the first teaser trailer for season 2 during this year’s One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo:
Will There Be a Season 3 of One Piece?
Yes! Netflix has already renewed One Piece for a third season. Production is scheduled to begin this autumn in Cape Town, South Africa. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced, if the pattern of three-year gaps continues, we might see season 3 in 2029.
Netflix has cast Cole Escola as Bon Clay, a fan-favorite villain. Ian Stokes will join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for season 3.
