We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a fan-favorite Netflix series that many were hoping would return with a new season this year has likely been pushed to next year. As much as we'd love to say we're joking, the reality is that One Piece season 2 will likely not be released on Netflix in 2025. This unfortunate update comes after Netflix revealed its 2025 lineup on Jan. 30, which notably didn't include One Piece season 2.
Adapted from the popular manga series of the same name by Eiichiro Oda, the first season of the Netflix live-action adaptation followed young pirate Monkey D. Luffy as he assembled a crew together before setting sail across the seas to find the mythical treasure, One Piece. If Luffy were to get his hands on this legendary treasure, then he would fulfill his dream of becoming the King of the Pirates. But he’s not alone in the quest. Rival pirate crews are also in pursuit of the gold, and Luffy’s crew must navigate constant threats from them while evading capture by the Marines.
Iñaki Godoy took on the lead role of Monkey D. Luffy, while Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) made up Luffy's ragtag pirate crew. In addition, Matt Owens and Steven Maeda developed the Netflix show.
After premiering on Netflix back in August 2023, the fantasy adventure series quickly became a hit, making it a no-brainer for the streaming giant to hand out a season 2 renewal. Two weeks after the first season dropped, Netflix announced the live-action series had been renewed for a second installment. As of February 2025, we've been waiting on One Piece season 2 for almost a year and a half. That's how long it's been since the season 2 renewal announcement.
Here's a potential reason for why One Piece season 2 is not coming in 2025
When this article went up on Feb. 3, we shared that production on the second season wrapped in December 2024, as there were rumors of this being the case. However, on Feb. 4, Netflix officially confirmed that filming for the second season had been completed. It seems that some additional filming was required, and now everything is fully wrapped up. With that in mind, it’s clear that One Piece season 2 won’t be ready for a 2025 release, which explains why the show wasn’t included in Netflix’s 2025 lineup.
The episodes have now moved into the post-production process, and they're going to spend a good amount of time there. This is what we believe is causing the show's release to be delayed to next year. One Piece is a special effects-heavy show, which means it requires a lot of work in post-production to perfect the visual effects, CGI, and overall polish. Our guess is that the episodes won't finish in post-production in time to make a 2025 release. While the extended wait may be frustrating, we don’t expect it to stretch beyond early 2026. Any longer than that would be an unnecessarily long wait. So, our best One Piece season 2 release prediction for now is early 2026. Once we know the official release date, we'll make sure to share it with you right away.
The shocking season 1 finale ended with the slight introduction of a well-known character from the manga, Smoker. One Piece season 2 is expected to explore this character more as well as introduce new characters from the manga into the fold, such as Dr. Kureha and Chopper. Of course, you can expect all members of the Straw Hat Pirates crew to return, which is Luffy, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji. Co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens also previously confirmed in an interview with Tudum that viewers will see the Straw Hat Pirates in the Grand Line in season 2.
The second season is also believed to cover the Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs from the manga.
Stay tuned to Show Snob for any new updates on One Piece season 2!