Netflix brings the Straw Hat Pirates back for One Piece Season 2 in 2026, and this time the voyage sails into the Grand Line with a thrilling lineup and creative leadership.
🎬 Cast & Characters
Original crew members Iñaki Godoy (Luffy), Emily Rudd (Nami), Mackenyu (Zoro), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) all return to continue their journey . The series also welcomes Mikaela Hoover, who voices and performs facial capture for the beloved Tony Tony Chopper in CGI form .
A host of new actors join as key characters in the Arabasta and Baroque Works arcs: Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0 (Crocodile), Callum Kerr as Smoker, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday (Vivi), 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, Yonda Thomas as Igaram, James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, and Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday .
👥 Crew & Leadership
The newly announced showrunner for Season 2 is Joseph E. Tracz, taking charge following the departure of original showrunner Matt Owens . Emma Sullivan, promoted to supervising director, oversees the direction of multiple episodes to uphold the series’ high production standards .
🗓️ Release Date & Arcs
Season 2 is officially set to premiere sometime in 2026, as confirmed during Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event . The storyline adapts iconic arcs like Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island .
Fans can expect deepened character arcs, dramatically enhanced visuals, and gritty action sequences—including more intense battles as teased by cast like David Dastmalchian . With a robust cast, fresh leadership under Tracz and Sullivan, and Oda’s ongoing oversight, Season 2 sets sail as a high-stakes adventure you won’t want to miss.
