Following the success of Season 1, Netflix swiftly announced the renewal of One Piece for a second season in September 2023. According to Becky Clements, President of Tomorrow Studios, the production house behind One Piece, scripts for Season 2 were completed before the 2023 writers' and actors' strikes. Clements optimistically estimates a potential air date within 12-18 months after the strike's conclusion.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursConsidering the strike's end last fall, fans might anticipate Season 2 as early as November 2024. However, acknowledging Season 1's production timeline, a summer 2025 premiere is a more realistic projection.
Fans can rejoice as all five main heroes from Season 1 are set to return for the second installment. Iñaki Godoy will reprise his role as Luffy, alongside the returning cast:
Excitement surrounds the addition of new cast members, particularly the inclusion of Tony Tony Chopper, expected to be brought to life through special effects. Notably, co-showrunner Matt Owens expressed a strong desire to cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Kureha, with ongoing efforts to make it a reality.
With the release date and cast solidified, Season 2 promises to deliver captivating story arcs. The post-credits scene of Season 1 teased the formidable Smoker's pursuit of Luffy, setting the stage for intense confrontations. Season 2 is anticipated to cover arcs such as Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whisky Peak, Little Garden, Drum Island, and Arabasta.
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