One Piece season 2 release timeline, platform, plot and other details

After the surprising success of Netflix’s live-action One Piece in 2023, fans have been eagerly waiting for the next season. Turning one of the most loved anime and manga series into a live-action show was risky, but it paid off. The first season received over 37.8 million views in just two weeks and was praised by both loyal fans and newcomers.

Well, Netflix has officially confirmed that One Piece season 2 is on the way. From the release timeline to the plot, here’s everything we know so far about the second season of One Piece.

One Piece season 2 release timeline and platform

Netflix has confirmed that One Piece season 2 will release sometime in 2026. Like the first season, season 2 will also stream only on Netflix.

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One Piece season 2 plot

One Piece season 2 will pick up right where the story left off. Luffy and his crew will continue their exciting journey to the Grand Line. Viewers will be taken to new locations such as Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Capes), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island.

One of the most exciting updates is the introduction of Dr Kureha. According to co-showrunner Matt Owens, this character will have a big role in the upcoming season.

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One Piece season 2 new cast members

Season 2 of One Piece will also bring a bunch of new faces. Here are some of the confirmed names:

• Rigo Sanchez (Outerbanks, Goliath) as Dragon
• Yonda Thomas (Redemption) as Igaram
• James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) as Ipponmatsu
• Sophia Anne Caruso (The School for Good and Evil) as Miss Goldenweek
• Mark Penwill (Catch Me a Killer) as Chess
• Anton David Jeftha (Legacy) as K.M.
• Charithra Chandran (Bridgerton) as Miss Wednesday
• Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Do Aur Do Pyaar) as Nefertari Cobra
• Katey Sagal (Sons of Anarchy, The Conners) as Dr. Kureha
• Mark Harelik (Presumed Innocent, Preacher) as Dr. Hiriluk
• Daniel Lasker (Raised by Wolves) as Mr. 9
• Camrus Johnson (Batwoman) as Mr. 5
• Jazzara Jaslyn (Warrior) as Miss Valentine
• David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil) as Mr. 3
• Werner Coetser (Getroud met rugby) as Dorry
• Brendan Murray (Raised by Wolves) as Brogy
• Clive Russell (Game of Thrones) as Crocus
• Callum Kerr (Monarch) as Smoker
• Julia Rehwald (Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures) as Tashigi
• Rob Colletti (The Many Saints of Newark) as Wapol
• Ty Keogh (24 Hours To Live) as Dalton
• Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
• Lera Abova as Miss All-Sunday