Netflix to Premiere Animated LEGO One Piece Special Sep 29

Netflix will premiere a two-part animated special titled "LEGO One Piece" on September 29, 2026, retelling the events of the first two seasons of its live-action adaptation in LEGO brick form. The special will feature the original live-action cast returning to voice their characters, including Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper. Additional returning cast members include Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Jeff Ward as Buggy, Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, and Callum Kerr as Smoker.

The project is described as a humorous retelling framed through the perspective of Usopp, the crew's storyteller, who narrates the Straw Hat Pirates' adventures to the newest recruit, Chopper. Showrunner Tom Hyndman, who also worked on the live-action series, explained the concept aims to provide an entry point for new viewers while offering longtime fans a fresh, fun perspective on the iconic stories. The special is a collaborative production between Netflix, the LEGO Group, Japanese publisher Shueisha, and animation studio Atomic Cartoons, which has previous experience with...