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One Piece Season 2 Episodes Hit Theaters Ahead of Netflix Debut

Netflix is bringing the first two episodes of "One Piece" Season 2 to over 200 theaters in the US, Canada, and Japan on March 10, 2026, the same day as its streaming premiere. This marks a rare theatrical event for a streaming series, following the successful model of "Stranger Things." The new season follows the Straw Hat crew as they venture into the dangerous and wondrous Grand Line. The live-action adaptation is based on Eiichiro Oda's iconic manga and features a returning and expanded cast.

Key Points: One Piece Season 2 Theatrical Release for First Two Episodes

  • Theatrical release for first two episodes
  • Over 200 theaters in US, Canada, Japan
  • Season 2 premieres on Netflix March 10, 2026
  • Follows Stranger Things' successful cinema model
  • Focuses on the crew's journey into the Grand Line
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'One Piece' Season 2's first two episodes set for theatrical release

Netflix's One Piece Season 2 first two episodes get a theatrical release in US, Canada & Japan on March 10, 2026, ahead of streaming premiere.

"Luffy... and Sanji travel to the Grand Line, a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. - Official Synopsis"

Los Angeles, February 25

Netflix's much-awaited manga-based series 'One Piece' is set to get a theatrical release, a rare instance after 'Stranger Things'.

In line with the premiere of the show's second season on the streamer on March 10, the first two episodes of 'One Piece: Into The Grand Line' will be opened in theatres on the same day, as per Variety.

The special screening will be held in more than 200 theatres in the US, Canada, and Japan.

A complete list of theatres and showtimes are now available on the Netflix site set up for the occasion. Participating theatres in the US are AMC Regal, Cinemark, Cineplax, and Alamo.

Season 2 of 'One Piece' focus on "Luffy (Inaki Godoy), Zoro (Mackenyu), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero), and Sanji (Taz Skylar) travel to the Grand Line, a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. There, they'll visit bizarre islands, recruit more allies, and battle formidable new foes as they search for the world's greatest treasure," as per the official synopsis, as quoted by Variety.

The second season of the live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's beloved manga series also features Charithra Chandran alongside the likes of Anton David Jeftha, Brendan Sean Murray, Callum Kerr, Camrus Johnson, Clive Russell, Daniel Lasker, David Dastmalchian, James Hiroyuki Liao, Jazzara Jaslyn, and Joe Manganiello among others.

'One Piece' has become the second streaming series to receive a threatrical screening after Netflix brought 'Stranger Things' to packed cinemas.

The series finale turned out to become a big hit, collection over USD 25 million at the box office.

Co-showrun by writers and executive producers Matt Owens and Joe Tracz, 'One Piece Season 2' has Eiichiro Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements as executive producers.

'One Piece Season 2' is set to sail on Netflix on March 10, 2026.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an international student in Canada, I'm so excited I might get to see this in theatres! The first season was surprisingly good. Hoping they do justice to the Alabasta saga.
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Priya S
Wow, a theatrical release! This shows how big One Piece has become globally. I remember reading the manga in college. It's great to see Charithra Chandran in the cast too, representing South Asian talent.
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Rohit P
March 2026 is so far away! The wait is going to be painful. But a theatre experience for the first two episodes sounds epic. Hope the VFX and scale are worth the big screen.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I'm a bit skeptical. Turning a streaming show into a theatrical event feels like a cash grab. Stranger Things worked because it was a finale. Will two introductory episodes really have that cinematic impact?
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Kavya N
My brother and I are huge fans! We'll definitely watch together on Netflix on March 10th. The Grand Line arc is where the adventure truly begins. Excited to see how they adapt the Loguetown scenes.

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