Netflix Confirms LEGO One Piece Release Date and Live-Action Cast Return

Streaming titan Netflix has officially confirmed that LEGO One Piece, a two-part animated special, will premiere worldwide on September 29, 2026. Produced by Canadian studio Atomic Cartoons alongside Shueisha and The LEGO Group, the special retells the East Blue and Grand Line events from the live-action series through a comical LEGO minifigure lens. The entire live-action cast returns to voice their brick counterparts in this standalone adventure. Streamers can watch the special exclusively on Netflix.

Key Production & Special Information

• Title: LEGO One Piece
• Release Date: September 29, 2026
• Format: Two-Part Animated Special
• Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy
• Animation Studio: Atomic Cartoons
• Co-Producers: The LEGO Group, Shueisha, Tomorrow Studios
• Showrunner & Lead Writer: Tom Hyndman
• Director: Chelsea Ker
• Executive Producers: Eiichiro Oda, Tom Hyndman, Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone, Lars Danielsen, Marty Adelstein, Becky Clements
• Streaming Platform: Netflix
• Official Social Media: Follow news on the Official Netflix Anime Account and Official ONE PIECE Netflix X Account.

What Is the Story and Plot of LEGO One Piece?

The narrative frame of LEGO One Piece leans heavily into comedic exaggeration. Set shortly after Tony Tony Chopper joins the Straw Hat Pirates on Drum Island, sniper Usopp takes over as narrator to regale his naive reindeer crewmate with tall tales of their early adventures across the East Blue.

Because Chopper was not present during the crew’s formative battles, Usopp wildly spins events to cast himself as the mastermind hero behind every milestone. From taking credit for inspiring Luffy’s quest for the One Piece treasure to claims of defeating Arlong single-handedly, Usopp’s embellishments run wild while Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and Sanji call out his lies in real time.

The visual style delivers classic LEGO humor, including visual gags such as Dracule Mihawk wielding a giant orange LEGO brick separator during his sword duel against Zoro.

Who Is in the Voice Cast of LEGO One Piece?

In a move that preserves continuity with Netflix’s live-action series, the main live-action actors reprise their roles for the animated special:

• Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy
• Emily Rudd as Nami
• Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro
• Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp
• Taz Skylar as Sanji
• Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper
• Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday / Nefertari Vivi
• Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
• Jeff Ward as Buggy the Clown
• Callum Kerr as Captain Smoker

The special marks the franchise vocal debut for Katey Sagal and Callum Kerr ahead of their live-action appearances.

How Does LEGO One Piece Fit Into Netflix’s One Piece Strategy?

Netflix continues to build a massive global hub for Eiichiro Oda’s universe. The September release of LEGO One Piece bridges the broadcast gap between major milestones:

• Live-Action Success: Following the record-breaking debut of Season 1, production continues toward Season 3.
• Anime Remake: WIT Studio is producing The One Piece, a ground-up anime remake adapting the manga from the East Blue saga.
• Brick Special: The two-part LEGO project provides family-friendly comedic entertainment while keeping fans engaged during production cycles.