The Straw Hat Crew is heading out on the Grand Line as Netflix’s live-action One Piece series has resumed production for season two following the success of season one.
The anime stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu Yu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skyler as Sanji. Their chemistry is undeniable in season one, but it will be exciting to see the relationship between these characters develop as their pirate adventures continue.
Season 1 covered most of the East Blue arc of the manga up until the Arlong Park arc, which means the Rogue Town arc is next. The final episode of the Netflix series introduced Vice Admiral Smoker, so we can expect the antagonist to make an appearance in season 2.
On September 14, 2023, Netflix shared a video of Eiichiro Oda, the creator of One Piece, announcing the renewal of season 2. Remember, his deep involvement in season 1 was a big reason why this anime adaptation was such a big hit. In true One Piece fashion, the news was delivered via a transponder snail. “Two weeks after the launch, we received great news,” Oda said. “Netflix has decided to renew the show! The adventures of Inaki and the live-action Straw Hat Pirates will continue!”
Here’s everything we know so far about season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece.
Latest news on One Piece on Netflix
On July 1, Netflix announced that One Piece season 2 is in production. The streamer released a video showing the Straw Hat Crew reuniting in Cape Town to mark the start of filming. Are we the only ones who were touched by this?!
One Piece Season 2 Netflix Release Date
The Going Merry will not be setting sail in 2024. On February 1, Netflix announced its lineup for this year, but One Piece was not included. Furthermore, according to Deadline, filming for season 2 has not yet begun. In a video announcing the renewal on September 14, 2023, Oda said, “It will take some time to prepare the script, so please wait a little longer.”
But thanks to the producers of One Piece, we now have some information about the production timeline. Marty Adelstein, CEO of Tomorrow Studios, which produced Netflix’s One Piece with Shueisha, told Variety that “the script is ready.” After the WGA strike ended, Matt Owens told Deadline that “we started the writers’ room for season 2 shortly before the strike.”
On February 1, Deadline reported that filming for One Piece season 2 has yet to begin, and since the series also didn’t appear in Netflix’s 2024 previews, it’s safe to say the earliest One Piece could return is 2025.
Cast of One Piece Season 2 on Netflix
On June 25, Netflix announced several new stars joining the cast, including Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, and Jasala Jaslin as Miss Valentine.
The following day, Netflix announced more actors joining the cast of One Piece season 2, including Clive Russell as Crocus, Werner Coetzer as Dory, and Brendan Murray as Brogy.
On June 27, even more new faces were revealed: Callum Carr as Smoker, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, and Ty Keough (24 Hours To Live) as Dalton.
And according to the July 1 announcement that production for season 2 has begun, we know that all five main characters will be returning. The new season will feature Iñaki Godoy as Luffy, McKenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skyler as Sanji.
Additional cast members from season one returning for season two include:
Ilia Isolelis Paulino (Alvida), Jeff Ward (Buggy), Michael Dorman (Gold Roger)
What else do you need to know about One Piece season 2 on Netflix?
Some One Piece fans have called for Jamie Lee Curtis to be cast as Dr. Kureha in the live-action version. Dr. Kureha is a key character in the Drum Island arc and the adoptive mother of Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor who joins the Straw Hat Pirates. On September 22, 2023, Curtis posted on Instagram that she was interested in playing the character. “Once the strike against AMTPT’s greed is resolved with a fair contract, I will work with the growing fan enthusiasm to play the role of Dr. Kureha in @onepiecenetflix,” she wrote.
Co-showrunner Owens responded to the post, writing, “That’s why I sent you that figurine, dear mama!”. “No lobbying needed. Let’s talk when we get what we deserve and get back to work!”
How to watch the live-action One Piece movie on Netflix
The first season of One Piece is available to stream on Netflix.
How to watch the original version of One Piece
One Piece is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
