One Piece Season 2 on Netflix will likely release in late 2025, covering the Arabasta Saga and introducing new characters like Chopper. Production in South Africa is complete, with post-production underway.
The much-awaited second season of Netflix's live-action version of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece is creating a lot of buzz amongst fans all over the world. With the success of the initial season, which had accurately reimagined the East Blue Saga, audiences are looking forward to following the Straw Hat Pirates' epic journey on the Grand Line some more.
When Netflix dropped the live-action version of One Piece in 2023, everyone was doubtful. This was, after all, a popular anime and manga with an enormous worldwide following. Any error could have triggered a huge backlash. But then, the series became a resounding success.
Although Netflix has not officially stated an exact release date, the present expectation is that One Piece Season 2 will come out in late 2025, likely between June and August. The production is expected to be completed by 2025, as per early reports and a Netflix Tudum article, indicating its release within this timeframe.
There have also been reports of a possible release that goes into early 2026, so fans need to stay alert for official releases.
The production for Season 2 started in mid-2024 and ended early in February 2025. Production primarily took place in South Africa, utilizing some existing sets from the first season. The team also built new sets to accurately depict the diverse environments of the Grand Line. The large volume of visual effects needed for the series adds to the possibly longer post-production time.
Season 2 is set to explore the Arabasta Saga, one of the main and fan-favorite arcs in the manga. The Straw Hats will journey to the desert nation of Arabasta, where they'll become embroiled in a complex web of intrigue. Their adventure takes a dramatic turn as they confront a political coup orchestrated by the notorious Baroque Works, led by the powerful Warlord of the Sea, Crocodile.
In the process, the season is bound to include previous arcs like Loguetown, where Gold Roger was put to death; Reverse Mountain; Whiskey Peak; Little Garden; and Drum Island. The Drum Island arc implies the addition of Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor reindeer who becomes an integral part of the Straw Hat crew. Creator Eiichiro Oda himself hinted at Chopper's introduction as a sign of his significance in the upcoming season.
Season 2 is packed with new characters, and Netflix has already revealed a large list of actors joining the show. Here’s who you can expect to see:
Rigo Sanchez as Dragon
Yonda Thomas as Igaram
James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu
Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek
Mark Penwill as Chess
Anton David Jeftha as K.M.
Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday
Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9
Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5
Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine
David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3
Werner Coetser as Dorry
Brendan Murray as Brogy
Clive Russell as Crocus
Callum Kerr as Smoker
Julia Rehwald as Tashigi
Rob Colletti as Wapol
Ty Keogh as Dalton
Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0
Lera Abova as Miss All-Sunday
Production for One Piece Season 2 is now complete as of early February 2025. The show is now in the post-production period, including editing, visual effects creation, sound design, and so on. With the magnitude of One Piece, this is where things get serious and can take a considerable amount of time to reach a quality level that fans expect.
The initial season of One Piece received rave reviews for its faithful following of the source material and charismatic acting from its cast. Fans expect that Season 2 will carry this trend and go even further in exploring the show's deep lore and thrilling escapades on the Grand Line.
The arrival of legendary characters such as Crocodile and Chopper, combined with the political drama unfolding during the Arabasta arc, promises a captivating and exciting sequel to Luffy's quest to become the King of the Pirates.