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One Piece: Into the Grand Line Launches on Netflix to Strong Early Scores

Early reactions highlight a bigger canvas, faithful tone, polished effects, plus select theatrical screenings.

Overview

  • All eight episodes premiered globally on March 10 on Netflix, with the first two screened in 200+ theaters across the US, Canada and Japan at 6 p.m. local time.
  • At the time of early tallies, Rotten Tomatoes showed a 100% Tomatometer from 14 critic reviews and a 99% Popcornmeter user score, according to Radio Times.
  • Season 2, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, moves the story into the Grand Line and adapts arcs including Loguetown, Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden and Drum Island.
  • Core Straw Hat cast members return, with new additions such as Mikaela Hoover bringing Tony Tony Chopper to life via CGI and Joe Manganiello joining as a key Baroque Works figure, alongside expanded practical-and-CGI visuals praised in reviews.
  • Netflix says Season 3 is already in production in Cape Town, South Africa, with filming reported to have begun in November 2025.