Netflix’s live-action One Piece series, which premiered in 2023 and has been met with widespread worldwide acclaim, is returning for its second season. The first trailer released today confirmed the series will premiere in 2026.

One Piece to Return with a New Season

In another announcement made simultaneously with the trailer, it was announced that One Piece has been officially renewed for a third season. Netflix plans to begin filming for season 3 before the end of 2025.

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The series is based on Eiichiro Oda’s legendary manga series and is set in a fantasy world filled with pirates. The story follows the young pirate Monkey D. Luffy as he embarks on a journey to find the legendary One Piece treasure and become the Pirate King.

Luffy possesses supernatural powers, capable of stretching his body like rubber. Along the way, he assembles a team of diverse talents and personalities: swordsman Roronoa Zoro, sharpshooter Usopp, master chef Sanji, and intelligent cartographer Nami.

The first trailer released suggests that action, adventure, and character development will continue to be at the forefront of the second season. The trailer, which suggests that Luffy and his crew will face more challenging enemies and more complex stories, has further raised fan expectations. Brief scenes in the trailer indicate that the series’ production quality has been further enhanced compared to the first season.

The first season captured the attention of not only One Piece fans but also the general audience, becoming one of Netflix’s most-watched series at the time of its release. The series achieved a rare success in anime adaptations, receiving praise for both its visual fidelity and character performances. Following this success, Netflix’s subsequent approval of a second and third season demonstrates its long-term investment in the series.

A definitive release date for One Piece season two has not yet been announced. However, the release of the trailer and the emergence of plans for a third season indicate that production is accelerating. Developments are being closely followed by the series’ global fan base, especially manga and anime enthusiasts.