Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece is gearing up for a powerful second season, bringing fans deeper into the Grand Line with new arcs, characters, and conflicts. Here’s everything we know so far about Season 2.
🗓️ Release Date & Production Status
Filming for Season 2 began in July 2024 and officially wrapped on February 4, 2025. Netflix celebrated the wrap with a behind-the-scenes image featuring the Straw Hat crew in Loguetown. While there is no confirmed release date yet, it’s expected to arrive in late 2025, likely in the final quarter of the year due to heavy post-production work.
🧭 Story Arcs & Plot
Season 2 will adapt several major arcs from the manga, transitioning the crew into the Grand Line. These arcs include:
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Loguetown Arc: Luffy and crew visit the town where Gol D. Roger was executed and encounter Smoker for the first time.
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Reverse Mountain & Twin Cape: The Straw Hats enter the Grand Line and meet Laboon, a giant whale.
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Whiskey Peak: A town of bounty hunters pretends to welcome the crew before attempting to capture them.
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Little Garden: The crew lands on a prehistoric island inhabited by dueling giants.
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Drum Island: Searching for a doctor, the crew meets Tony Tony Chopper and confronts Wapol.
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Arabasta Arc: The Straw Hats battle Baroque Works to help Princess Vivi save her kingdom from a civil war.
These arcs promise intense action, emotional growth, and the introduction of several beloved characters.
👥 Cast & New Characters
Returning Cast:
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Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
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Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
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Emily Rudd as Nami
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Jacob Romero as Usopp
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Taz Skylar as Sanji
New Cast Additions:
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Joe Manganiello as Crocodile
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Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
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Callum Kerr as Smoker
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Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
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Charithra Chandran as Nefertari Vivi
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Sendhil Ramamurthy as King Cobra
Tony Tony Chopper will make his live-action debut using a mix of CGI and practical effects, a moment that’s been heavily teased by producers.
🎬 Production & Behind-the-Scenes
Season 2 was filmed across locations like South Africa, Spain, and Mexico to authentically capture the diverse environments of the One Piece world. A shift occurred in the show’s leadership as Joe Tracz joined as co-showrunner alongside Matt Owens. However, Owens stepped down in March 2025 for personal reasons, leaving Tracz to lead the final stages of post-production.
🔮 Future Outlook
While Netflix has yet to confirm Season 3, early production documents suggest that planning has already begun. If Season 2 performs well, fans can expect even more from the Grand Line saga in upcoming installments.
Season 2 of One Piece is expected to premiere in late 2025. Until then, fans can catch up with Season 1, which remains available to stream on Netflix.