After months of anticipation, Netflix has officially announced that One Piece Season 2 will premiere on March 10, 2026 – marking the long-awaited return of the Straw Hat Pirates. The announcement came with a teaser showing the crew back on the open sea, sparking excitement across the fandom and trending worldwide within hours of release.
Season 1 ended with Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew sailing away from East Blue after defeating the fearsome Arlong and declaring their dream to find the legendary treasure, One Piece. In a final post-credits tease, a mysterious figure lit a cigar and stared at Luffy’s wanted poster — fans quickly recognized him as Smoker, hinting at what’s next.
Now, Season 2 is expected to cover some of the series’ most beloved early arcs, including Loguetown, Drum Island, and Alabasta, according to hints dropped in Netflix’s new trailer. These storylines introduce fan-favorite characters like Tony Tony Chopper, the talking reindeer-doctor, and Princess Vivi of Alabasta. Showrunners have confirmed that production wrapped earlier this year, with new filming locations expanding the show’s world beyond the East Blue into the Grand Line.
Fans on social media have been buzzing about the series’ return, praising how closely the adaptation captures the spirit of Eiichiro Oda’s original manga. Since its 1997 debut, One Piece has become one of the most successful and longest-running manga in history, selling over 500 million copies worldwide and spawning an anime juggernaut that continues to this day.
With Netflix promising a “bigger, bolder adventure,” One Piece Season 2 looks ready to keep its streak afloat. March can’t come soon enough.