🏴‍☠️ Overview

After the breakout success of Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation in 2023, the crew of the Going Merry is officially returning for Season 2. Filming has been completed as of early 2025, and the new season is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.

🎭 Returning Cast

• Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy

• Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro

• Emily Rudd as Nami

• Jacob Romero as Usopp

• Taz Skylar as Sanji

🌍 New Additions

Season 2 introduces several beloved characters from the manga and anime:

• Tony Tony Chopper (brought to life through CGI and motion capture)

• Miss Goldenweek, Chess, and Kuromarimo

• More members of Baroque Works, teasing the future Arabasta arc

📚 Story Arcs to Be Covered

The season is set to explore the beginning of the Grand Line saga, including:

• Loguetown – Where Luffy confronts his legacy

• Reverse Mountain – The epic entrance to the Grand Line

• Whiskey Peak – A town of bounty hunters

• Little Garden – A prehistoric island with giant warriors

• Drum Island – The emotional journey to find a doctor, introducing Chopper

🎬 Behind the Scenes

• Filming took place from mid-2024 to early 2025 in South Africa and other locations

• Post-production is currently underway, particularly focused on CGI-heavy characters like Chopper

• Showrunner Matt Owens has stepped back, with new leadership taking over for Season 2

⚓ What Fans Can Expect

• Bigger battles and more emotionally driven arcs

• Vast new environments and island cultures

• Continued faithfulness to the manga with more VFX to enhance Devil Fruit powers

• A deeper dive into Luffy’s dream and the true dangers of the Grand Line

✅ Final Word

Season 2 of One Piece is shaping up to be even more ambitious and heartfelt than the first. With fan-favorite characters joining the journey and a deeper narrative unfolding, the live-action adaptation is poised to remain one of Netflix’s most beloved adventure series. Get ready for more laughs, tears, and epic battles when the Straw Hats return in 2026!