One Piece Live-Action Season 2 Confirmed For 2025: New Characters and New Co-Showrunner

One Piece's Live-Action has been renewed for a second season, and it's easy to see why. Season 1 of One Piece was a huge success, appealing to both fans of Eiichiro Oda's manga and newcomers to the Netflix adaptation. Upon its release, the One Piece Live-Action remained at the top spot in the Netflix Global Top 10 ranking and garnered a 95% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's rare for anime live-action adaptations to be so well-received by audiences, but One Piece is undoubtedly one of the best yet.

Following the release of the first season in 2023, we've finally received official updates on the potential release window, cast, and producers for the upcoming season. Discover what's new, what changes are in store, and overall, what to expect from One Piece Season 2.

One Piece Live-Action Season 2: Rumored Release Window & Speculated Plot

When it comes to the release date of One Piece Season 2, there is still no information about an official premiere date. However, recent reports have indicated that the premiere is rumored to take place in 2025. Furthermore, filming is scheduled to commence this summer, starting in June. Although production faced slight delays due to recent strikes, it now appears to be progressing at full speed.

Season 1 of the show focused on introducing us to Luffy and his friends, serving as an overall setup for the universe. If the plot line follows the manga, it is rumored that Season 2 will cover the Alabasta arc, where we meet Princess Vivi.

One Piece Live-Action Season 2: New Co-Showrunner and Cast Members

There will be some slight changes in the crew for One Piece Season 2. While Matt Owens will continue in his roles as writer, co-showrunner, and producer of the show alongside his co-showrunner partner Steve Maeda, we are also welcoming a new addition to the team.

Joining the original producers of One Piece's Live-Action will be Joe Tracz, who will also serve as a co-showrunner in Season 2. Joe Tracz is known for writing popular shows such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

In a recent interview with Deadline, Joe Tracz expressed his excitement to work on the show and his genuine interest in Eiichiro Oda's work.

"I’ve been lucky to work on big adaptations of several beloved series, and they don’t come bigger or more beloved than One Piece. I’m a huge fan of Oda-san’s incredible imagination and I was blown away by what the live-action team created in Season One. So it’s a dream and a joy to come aboard the Going Merry as it enters the Grand Line for an even more giant Season Two."

With his experience and enthusiasm, Tracz will certainly make valuable contributions to the production process for Season 2. It's reassuring to see that the adaptation of One Piece is in good hands with individuals who are passionate about enhancing the show.

However, Joe Tracz is not the only addition to Season 2's team. It has been announced that both Smoker and Tony Tony Chopper might make their first appearances in the live-action this season.