Jump Festa 2025 delivered plenty of excitement for anime fans, but the event’s most anticipated moment came during its closing panel, dedicated to One Piece. The audience was treated to several announcements, including a heartfelt message from series creator Eiichiro Oda, which concluded with a thrilling piece of news: a new One Piece movie is officially in the works.
The announcement came as part of the live stream of the One Piece panel on Jump Festa’s YouTube channel. Mayumi Tanaka, the iconic voice of Monkey D. Luffy, read Oda’s letter aloud, as has become a cherished tradition. Oda began by thanking Kazuki Yao, the retiring voice actor for Franky, for his many years of service to the franchise. Yao’s departure was met with applause and warm wishes, while his successor, Subaru Kimura, was welcomed with excitement.
One Piece Franchise (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)Then came the bombshell. Oda revealed that a new One Piece movie is in development and teased fans with the promise that it will arrive “soon,” with a tentative release window of 2025. Although specific details about the plot or characters remain under wraps, the announcement was enough to send waves of enthusiasm through the One Piece fandom.
The upcoming movie will follow the massive success of One Piece Film: Red, which not only became a box office hit but also garnered widespread critical acclaim. The film’s success was attributed to its compelling narrative, stunning animation, and Oda’s direct involvement in its production. Fans are now speculating whether Oda will play a similarly hands-on role in shaping the new film and what fresh adventures the Straw Hat Pirates might venture on this time.
The timing of this announcement couldn’t be more exciting for One Piece enthusiasts. Alongside news of the movie, the franchise is thriving across multiple mediums. The anime is set to receive a remake, the second season of Netflix’s live-action adaptation has wrapped, and the manga continues to entice readers with its intense storytelling. With so many developments happening simultaneously, 2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for the franchise.
One Piece Franchise (Credits: Eiichiro Oda)Fans are already buzzing with theories about the movie’s potential storyline. Will it introduce new characters, delve deeper into existing mysteries, or perhaps even tie into the ongoing saga in the manga? Whatever the case, the announcement of a new One Piece movie ensures that the excitement surrounding the series shows no signs of slowing down.
As fans eagerly await more details, one thing is certain: the Straw Hat Pirates’ adventures are far from over, and the world of One Piece continues to expand, bringing thrilling new experiences to its ever-loyal fanbase.