One Piece Season 2 Netflix: No. 1 in 43 Countries, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Season 3 Cast Revealed — Full Guide
One Piece Season 2 is the biggest show in the world right now. Five days after dropping all eight episodes on March 10, 2026, Netflix's live-action adaptation is sitting at a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, No. 1 globally in 43 countries, and already teasing Season 3 cast additions that have fans losing their minds.
One Piece Season 2: How to Watch Right Now
One Piece Season 2 released on Netflix at 12:00 AM PT — 3:00 AM ET — on March 10, 2026. All eight episodes dropped simultaneously worldwide so fans could binge together from day one. Every episode is available right now on any active Netflix subscription worldwide. All eight episodes of Season 1 are also available on Netflix as a refresher before diving in.
One Piece Season 2 Is No. 1 in the World — But Trails Season 1 in the US
One Piece Season 2 is now No. 1 in 43 countries worldwide including Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, and Mexico. As of writing the show is No. 2 in the United States and No. 5 in Japan.
In the United States specifically, One Piece Season 2 currently sits fourth — trailing Love Is Blind: The Reunion in first, Virgin River in second, and Age of Attraction in third. It is a curious result for a show of this caliber and critical reception, though it is by no means a failure.
One Piece Season 2 Reviews: 100% Rotten Tomatoes, 80 Metacritic
On Rotten Tomatoes Season 2 has a 100% rating from critics — a decisive improvement over Season 1's 86%. On Metacritic it sits at 80/100, a major jump from Season 1's 67/100 and on par with prestige titles like The White Lotus and Slow Horses. The audience response sits at around 99%, also a step up from Season 1's 95% viewer score.
Critics have called it bigger, better, and more ambitious in almost every way than its freshman voyage. Praise is particularly high for Iñaki Godoy's Luffy, the production values, emotional resonance, and sheer entertainment of the series.
One Piece Season 2 Full Cast
The returning Straw Hat crew includes Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. New additions include Joe Manganiello as villain Crocodile, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, and Ariana DeBose as Lucy Farinelli Watson.
Season 2 Plot: Into the Grand Line and Baroque Works
The Straw Hats get trapped in the belly of a giant whale Jonah-style, a seemingly pirate-friendly island becomes a trap, and a prehistoric island proves home to two frenemy giants playing out a century-old duel. All the while, they are hunted by a new group of villains called the Baroque Works, who operate in male-female pair teams with powers as ostentatious as their outfits.
A surprising moment from Season 2 has everyone talking — the early appearance of the pirate Bartolomeo, which could signal Netflix's plans to reshape the original One Piece timeline.
One Piece Season 3: Xolo Maridueña and Cole Escola Confirmed
Season 3 has been filming since November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Four cast members are confirmed for the next installment — Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña as Portgas D. Ace and Cole Escola as Bon Clay are among the new additions.
Season 3 is expected to premiere in late 2027 and will complete the climactic Alabasta Arc. Ian Stokes joins Joe Tracz as co-showrunner for Season 3, with Tracz having stepped up to solo showrunner status after Matt Owens stepped down in March 2025 for health reasons.
