A new update regarding season 2 of One Piece could provide clues as to when the series will finally make its long-awaited return to Netflix.
Season 2 of One Piece has been the subject of numerous discussions for more than a year, while spectators impatiently await the continuation of this live-action adaptation of the manga. Critics have praised the series for its originality, calling it one of the best adaptations of its type.
Just two weeks after the debut of the first season, Netflix has renewed One Piece for a second season, which began production in June 2024. Since then, information regarding production has been scarce.
Season 2 production update One Piece
An X (formerly Twitter) user, @pewpiece, shared a new development regarding the production of Season 2 of One Piece.
This account posted an Instagram story of stuntwoman Natalie Walsh, showing her and other members of the stunt team One Piece during an end-of-filming party. This appears to indicate that filming for season 2 has officially wrapped, after production began in June.
When season 2 of One Piece will it be available on Netflix?
With the announced end of filming for season 2 of One Piecethe question arises: when will the new episodes be released on Netflix?
For context, filming for the first season wrapped in August 2022 and was released on Netflix a year later, in August 2023.
If Season 2 follows a similar production timeline, the new episodes should be ready to begin airing in about a year, which could be around December 2025.
Team of One Piece has continued to share updates on production, and everything seems to be moving forward as planned for the new season. This matches a recent statement from actor Vincent Regan, who expressed his belief that season 2 would be ready before Christmas 2025.
Although fans should wait for more information, assuming there are no delays, One Piece should have plenty of opportunities to shine throughout 2025 before its return to Netflix.
Season 1 of One Piece is available on Netflix. Filming for season 2 has been completed and broadcast is scheduled for 2025.
These elements raise interesting questions about the evolution of adaptations in the audiovisual landscape. How do these series help shape the perception of the original works while bringing something new to fans?
