Netflix is charting high-seas adventures once more, as the hit live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s legendary One Piece manga dropped its first look at Season 2 during the annual One Piece Day festivities in Tokyo. The Straw Hat Pirates, led by the ever-optimistic Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), are gearing up to tackle the Grand Line when the new season debuts in 2026 — and fans can already celebrate: Netflix has confirmed an early renewal for Season 3, with filming set to begin this fall in Cape Town, South Africa.
Season 2: Into the Grand Line
The upcoming season, officially titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, promises even tougher adversaries and more dangerous quests. Luffy and crew — swordsman Zoro (Mackenyu), navigator Nami (Emily Rudd), sharpshooter Usopp (Jacob Romero), and cook Sanji (Taz Skylar) — continue their search for the fabled One Piece treasure, traversing strange islands and confronting powerful new foes at every turn.
The first trailer unveiled glimpses of iconic manga characters like Nico Robin and Smoker, and teased the arrival of beloved reindeer-human hybrid Tony Tony Chopper.
Netflix’s official teaser amps up the action, with visuals of jaw-dropping battles and epic scenery that ramp up the anticipation for the next leg of the pirate journey.
With Joe Tracz and Ian Stokes helming the showrunning, Season 3 promises continuity and fresh storytelling. Chopper’s live-action debut — plus new islands and formidable adversaries like giants — are set to excite series loyalists and newcomers alike. Production continues to partner closely with Tomorrow Studios and ITV Studios, ensuring a blend of anime authenticity and blockbuster spectacle.
What Happened in Season 1?
For fans just catching up or those in need of a refresher, Season 1 covered the beloved East Blue Saga — the very beginning of Luffy’s pirate odyssey. After gaining mysterious stretching powers from the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, Luffy sets sail for adventure, recruiting a disparate set of allies:
- Zoro: A skilled swordsman looking for redemption.
- Nami: A master thief and talented navigator, haunted by her own past.
- Usopp: The ever-dreaming sharpshooter who adds heart and humor.
- Sanji: Culinary genius whose fighting skills shine on the floating Baratie restaurant.
Highlights included thrilling battles against fearsome pirates like Buggy and Arlong, Zoro’s stand against morally corrupt Marines, and Nami’s personal vendetta against Arlong and his fish-man crew. The season peaked with Luffy’s defeat of Arlong, cementing his crew’s reputation — and earning his first bounty. The Straw Hat crew ends the season united, toasting to their dreams before heading toward the wonders and dangers that await on the Grand Line.
What’s Next
Netflix’s One Piece live-action scored global popularity, following its initial debut in August 2023. With nearly 100 million viewers and a record as one of the most-watched series in Netflix history, it proved there’s no limit to where this story can go. Now, with Season 2 on the horizon and Season 3 already greenlit, the Grand Line adventure is just beginning — and the Straw Hats’ pursuit of the One Piece promises more legendary journeys, iconic characters, and epic battles ahead.
Stay tuned for more exclusives, set photos, and cast news as One Piece prepares to set sail once again!
