‘One Piece’ Season 2: Everything to Know About the Continuation of the Live-Action Series

Monkey D. Luffy is, once again, live and in the flesh for One Piece season 2!

The Netflix live-action adaptation of the popular Japanese manga series is coming back to the streamer soon for yet another iteration — and there’s plenty to catch up on. While the beloved One Piece anime kicked things off back in 1999, its live-action counterpart joined Netflix in August 2023, following the tales of Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero) and Sanji (Taz Skylar) as Luffy leaves his small village to embark on a quest for the mythical treasure of “One Piece.”

One Piece’s creator Eiichiro Oda previously has said the live-action series was a seven-years-in-the-making project, and now its new season is expected to drop early next year to keep things going.

Season 1’s final episode, which arrived on Netflix along with the entire season, wrapped with Luffy’s grandfather Monkey D. Garp (Vincent Regan) facing off against Luffy before letting the Straw Hat Pirates go on their way. Now, season 2 will offer “fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet” for the crew.

Here’s everything you need to know about the next iteration of the live-action saga.

Warning: One Piece spoilers ahead! 

Who is in the cast of One Piece season 2?

One Piece season 2 will feature returning performances from Godoy, Rudd and plenty more familiar faces from the Straw Hats — with Netflix having announced nearly two dozen additional actors joining the adventure.

That list of names includes Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper, Rigo Sanchez as Dragon, Yonda Thomas as Igaram, James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, Mark Penwill as Chess, Anton David Jeftha as K.M, and several more as they portray a few characters added to the mix, per Netflix.

What will season 2 of One Piece be about?

The new season will kick off with Luffy and the Straw Hats making their way to Grand Line, the “legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn,” per a synopsis from Netflix. “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,” the synopsis reads.

Matt Owens, co-showrunner, told Netflix’s Tudum that the next season will also feature Dr. Kureha, the elderly doctor who works on Drum Island (played by Katey Sagal), with Tony Tony Chopper also making a debut.

“When the Season 2 writers’ room got together, we knew how far we were going to get and that this character Dr. Kureha was going to be a big part of the season,” Owens said.

Oda has also confirmed that the season 2 “story will cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Capes), Whiskey Peak, Little Island, and Drum Island.”

Is there a trailer for One Piece season 2?

While a lengthier trailer appears to still on the way, Netflix has dropped both a “sneak peek” and “first look” at what the story has to offer for season 2.

The streamer unleashed a first look for the series back in August, featuring Luffy and crew setting sail as they encounter a cast of characters, while Luffy shows off his Gum Gum Gatling and while the Straw Hats’ ship nearly collides with a massive beast. The teaser concludes with a promise to fans that season 3 is on the way as well.

One Piece‘s sneak peek teaser also features Godoy confirming that the story is about to get “bigger and better” in the next chapter. “Now in season 2, they are ready to go into the Grand Line to search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece,” he says.

Mackenyu called the season “more intense,” while Rudd confirmed that the Straw Hats will be “relying on each other fully” this time around. “It’ll show what the Straw Hat crew really can do,” Mackenyu added.

When will One Piece season 2 be released?

Netflix has not announced an official release date for its second season of One Piece, despite promising that it will “set sail” sometime in 2026.

The streamer has, however, confirmed that the new offering has commenced filming — which it celebrated with a special cast photo. Season 2 was filmed in South Africa, with its actors making their way from Mexico, Japan, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and beyond to get their scenes in, per Netflix.

Will there be a season 3 of One Piece?

Netflix confirmed during the One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo that a third season of the live-action series will indeed be happening. The third season does not have a release date and will kick off production in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2025. Ian Stokes will join Joe Tracz as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer, per Netflix.