Netflix Greenlights New Season of One Piece Live-Action Series

The Straw Hat Pirates return for a second season of the popular manga adaptation.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:49am

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After a record-breaking debut, Netflix has officially greenlit a second season of its live-action adaptation of the popular anime and manga series One Piece. The new season will feature new islands and higher stakes for the Straw Hat Pirates crew.

Why it matters

One Piece is one of the most beloved and successful anime and manga franchises of all time, with a massive global fanbase. Netflix's live-action adaptation is a high-stakes attempt to bring the iconic story to a new medium and attract new viewers to the property.

The details

Details on the new season's plot and cast are still under wraps, but production is already underway in Los Angeles. The first season of Netflix's One Piece was a major hit, breaking viewership records for the streaming service.

  • The first season of Netflix's One Piece live-action series debuted in 2025.
  • Production on the second season is currently underway in Los Angeles.

The players

Netflix

The global streaming giant that is producing the live-action adaptation of the One Piece franchise.

One Piece

The massively popular anime and manga series that follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the legendary treasure known as One Piece.

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What’s next

Details on the new season's plot, cast, and release date are expected to be announced by Netflix in the coming months as production continues.

The takeaway

Netflix's gamble on a live-action One Piece series has paid off so far, and the greenlight for a second season demonstrates the streaming service's confidence in the franchise's ability to attract a wide audience beyond its core fanbase.