The highly anticipated second season of Netflix's live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's 'One Piece' manga is set to debut on March 10, 2026, marking a significant return for the beloved Straw Hat pirates. To celebrate this event, Netflix is hosting a special theatrical fan event across the U.S., Canada, and Japan, where the first two episodes of 'One Piece' Season 2 will be screened on the big screen.

'One Piece' Season 2 will pick up where the Straw Hats left off, embarking on their adventures into the Grand Line. Fans can look forward to the return of established characters, including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, alongside the introduction of new faces, which will include a new member joining the Straw Hat crew. Netflix greenlit Season 2 just two weeks after the first season concluded, and creator Eiichiro Oda has confirmed his direct involvement in the production, with teasers and casting announcements having been released throughout the show's development.

The theatrical fan event will allow audiences to experience the initial episodes of Season 2 in 200 theaters, including major chains like AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Alamo, and Cineplex. Tickets for this exclusive screening go on sale on Thursday, February 26, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET. To further build anticipation, Netflix released a new trailer showcasing more Straw Hat action, emotional moments, and new outfits for the main pirate crew.

Beyond the live-action series, 2026 is also a pivotal year for the 'One Piece' anime. Toei Animation has announced a significant shift in the anime's release format. Since its premiere in 1999, the anime has followed an episodic release schedule, often necessitating hiatuses between story arcs. However, when the anime resumes broadcast in April, it will transition to a seasonal format, limiting annual broadcasts to a maximum of 26 episodes, split into two parts. This change is intended to allow the anime to incorporate more of the source material and align more closely with the manga's pacing. The new format will commence with the adaptation of the Elbaph Arc.

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