Netflix fans are bracing for an epic return of the streaming service’s live-action anime sensation, set to release its second season within the year, but patience will be a virtue as the wait stretches on.
The series is a live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s illustrious Japanese manga, which made its smash debut last August 2023, garnering an outpouring of praise for holding true to the original works and encapsulating the adventurous essence of Monkey D. Luffy’s (played by Inaki Godoy) quest to be crowned Pirate King.
Although whispers of a 2025 release date were making rounds, steered clear of confirming an official premiere period until recently.
The blunder was courtesy of Tudum, ‘s news hub, in a piece about a LEGO and collaboration that unintentionally let the cat out of the bag: “Ahoy, Straw Hats! The Lego Group, , and Tomorrow Studios are teaming up to bring you treasures you can cherish.
“While you wait for new episodes of One Piece, which arrive later this year,” reports .
One Piece is expected to return later this year (Image: Netflix)
Despite not pegging a precise comeback date, this slip-up guarantees the show’s resurgence in the back end of this year.
Previously in November 2024, actor Vincent Regan, embodying Vice-Admiral Garp, prophesied a Christmas 2025 launch at Vienna Comic-con, stating: “I’ve filmed Season 2, everything my character is doing in Season 2 is finished, and now they are finishing in about a month, I think they’ll finish filming.
“So I think the show will be ready for before Christmas next year.”
However, other sources claim a 2026 release is more likely.
Given that Tudum has archived the article suggesting a 2025 release and with no official word from the streamer yet, whispers of a 2026 debut may hold some water.
Other sources claim 2026 is a more realistic release date (Image: Netflix)
The buzz around the anticipated release timeline prompted one fan on X, the successor to Twitter, to express their excitement, posting: “Cant waitttttt.” (sic).
At the same time, another voiced their apprehension, commenting: “If it is late this year people will start getting off the ship.”
While fans might have to curb their enthusiasm for a while, they can certainly anticipate the show’s lead returnee Godoy, as well as Jazzara Jaslyn reprising her role as Miss Valentine, Daniel Lasker delivering his performance as Mr. 9, Sendhil Ramamurthy joining as Nefertari Cobra, and Katey Sagal returning as Dr. Kureha.
One Piece Season 1 is on now.