Netflix’s hit live-action adaptation of One Piece is charting a bold new course with Season 2, officially titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line—set to arrive in 2026. The announcement came as no surprise to eager fans, but seeing that first look teaser at the annual One Piece Day event in Tokyo added plenty of excitement to the mix.
Plot & New Horizons
Season 2 promises what the first season set up: Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates finally sailing the legendary Grand Line, where the seas are as unpredictable as the adventures that await. According to the official synopsis, they’ll face “fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet,” encountering bizarre islands and formidable foes all in the hunt for the world’s greatest treasure, the One Piece. NetflixGeek CulturePolygon
Who’s Onboard (and Who’s New)
Returning to the deck are Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. EW.comPolygonGamesRadar+ But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Season 2 introduces a sea of fan-favorite characters:
- Princess Vivi (Miss Wednesday) played by Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton)
- Miss All-Sunday, played by Lera Abova
- Captain Smoker, brought to life by Callum Kerr
- The giants Brogy (Brendan Murray) and Dorry
- Tony Tony Chopper, voiced and motion-captured by Mikaela Hoover
- Plus additions like Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Sir Crocodile), Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Sendhil Ramamurthy, David Dastmalchian, and more. PolygonWikipediaEW.comAInvestComicBook.comSuperHeroHypeBollywoodShaadisGamesRadar+
Trailer & First Look
The first trailer dropped during One Piece Day and offerred fans their most vivid glimpse yet of Season 2. It teases epic moments: the crew confronting Baroque Works agents, Vivi in action, giants looming overhead, and the ominous Captain Smoker stalking the horizon. Earlier, sneak-peek stills spotlighted the Straw Hats united aboard the Thousand Sunny, decked out in faithful costumes that brought the manga to life. GamesRadar+Diario AS
Production & Timeline
Filming for Season 2 was completed in February 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa—landing on schedule despite prior delays. The project navigated through logistical challenges, including delays related to the 2023 strikes. Wikipedia
Season 3 Already Set
In a bold move, Netflix announced that Season 3 is already greenlit. Production is set to begin later in 2025, again in Cape Town. The creative helm will see a shift: Ian Stokes joins Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer—stepping in for departing showrunner Matt Owens. NetflixPolygonEW.comGeek Culture
What This Means for Fans
For One Piece fans, this news marks a thrilling chapter. The manga’s beloved arcs—Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, Drum Island—are now set to come alive on screen. The early renewal of Season 3 signals Netflix’s confidence in the series’ success, and fans can look forward to more of Eiichiro Oda’s epic world unfolding in live-action.
