One Piece Season 2 is a smash hit! With a perfect critics' score & 95% audience rating, it's dominating Netflix's global charts.
- April 19, 2026
AceShowbiz - One Piece’s live-action adaptation on Netflix returned with its highly anticipated second season, which has met with outstanding success from both critics and fans alike. Upon release, One Piece Season 2 secured a perfect critics' score and continues to impress viewers, boasting a 95% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The reception for the second season is not only about critical acclaim; the viewership numbers are equally impressive. When the first season premiered in 2023, it quickly amassed significant attention, leading Netflix to greenlight a second season. The debut season launched at number one on Netflix’s Top 10 charts with 18.5 million views and maintained a presence on the charts for eight weeks.
One Piece Season 2 is carrying that momentum forward. Although it has not yet appeared on the official Netflix charts, it is currently dominating Netflix’s Top 10 TV shows worldwide just one day after its release. It even surpasses popular shows like The Dinosaurs in viewership rankings. This season continues the story from where the first left off, following the Straw Hat Pirates as they enter the Grand Line, taking on new enemies such as Baroque Works, encountering dangerous monsters, and exploring uncharted territories.
For fans eager to know what comes next, there is good news. Netflix announced in 2025 that One Piece Season 3 has been officially greenlit and is currently in production, ensuring that the adventure will continue. Four new cast members have been confirmed for the upcoming season, including Xolo Maridueña (known from Cobra Kai) who will portray Portgas D. Ace. Other additions include Cole Escola as Bon Clay, Awdo Awdo as Mr. 1, and Daisy Head as Miss Doublefinger.
Based on the Japanese media franchise created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece began serialization in 1997 and remains ongoing today. The story follows the Straw Hat Pirates on their quest to find the legendary treasure known as the One Piece, left behind by the King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. To date, 114 volumes have been published in Japanese and 111 volumes have been translated into English. The anime adaptation has also been prolific, airing over 1,000 episodes and preparing to transition to a seasonal release schedule starting this April.
As of now, the conclusion date for the One Piece saga remains unknown, leaving fans with plenty of material to enjoy in both the manga and anime forms. Meanwhile, viewers can stream both seasons of the live-action adaptation on Netflix, ensuring they don’t miss any part of the unfolding story.
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One Piece continues to be a major success for Netflix, blending thrilling fantasy adventure with a rich narrative and compelling characters. As the Straw Hats embark on new challenges and journeys in Season 2, anticipation builds for what the upcoming Season 3 will bring.