Eiichiro Oda Teases New ONE PIECE Film at Jump Festa 2026
During the recent Jump Festa 2026 event, Eiichiro Oda, the creator of ONE PIECE, gave a surprise announcement about a new film in the franchise. The news was met with both excitement and humor as Oda joked about how it 'wasn't going particularly well' before dropping the tease.
The latest movie, ONE PIECE FILM: RED, premiered in August 2022 and quickly became a record-breaking success. It grossed over $225 billion globally, with 15 million attendees at its opening weekend in Japan. This made it the biggest opening for both audience and earnings among films released in 2022.
Since its serialization began in 1997, ONE PIECE has become one of the most successful manga and anime series of all time. Over 520 million copies have been sold worldwide, with chapter 1169 released on December 21st.
The ONE PIECE anime, animated by Toei Animation, first premiered in 1999 and is set to enter the Elbaph Arc in April 2026 after a three-month break. This will be the second season of the live-action adaptation.
Oda's full message at Jump Festa 2026 hinted that this new film is something everyone will be interested in. He also mentioned the potential for a WIT Studio remake, though details are still vague.
The Elbaph Arc live-action adaptation is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see how the story translates to a live setting. Season 2 will continue to follow the Elbaph arc's intense and action-packed narrative.
The man with the burn scar, a fan-favorite character, is set to appear in 2026. This addition promises to add new layers to the story and bring back memories for long-time fans.
The ONE PIECE franchise continues to dominate the entertainment world, with each new film and series bringing in record-breaking success. This upcoming slate of releases promises more exciting content for fans.
Oda's humor and playful teasing during the Jump Festa event added a light-hearted tone to the otherwise intense fan reactions. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as details about the new film and live-action series are slowly revealed.