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Tom's Guide
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix renews 'One Piece' for Season 3 — and reveals an epic first look at Season 2
With Japan's annual One Piece Day winding down, Netflix marked the occasion with a bombshell of an announcement. Netflix unveiled a teaser trailer for "One Piece" Season 2, giving fans a first look at the Straw Hats' next chapter on the high seas, and confirmed "One Piece" season 3 is already in the works. Given all the fanfare, it's possible Netflix could be aiming to fast-track production this time around, a welcome change after having to wait almost three years between the first two seasons. Production for Season 3 will kick off later this year in Cape Town, South Africa. No release window has been confirmed yet. Netflix also announced that "Marvel's Luke Cage" and "Iron Fist" producer Ian Stokes will join "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" writer Joe Tracz at the helm for Season 3. Tracz became co-showrunner in Season 2 and has been shepherding the season through post-production following the departure of Season 1's co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer Matt Owens in March. Along with the Season 3 renewal news, Netflix unveiled an exciting first-look at the upcoming Season 2, which premieres in 2026. You can check it out below. The trailer gives fans plenty to chew on, including the return of familiar faces such as Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), Nami (Emily Rudd), Usopp (Jacob Romero), and Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu). You can also spot two newcomers: Lera Abova as Nico Robin and Callum Kerr as Smoker. "One Piece's" sophomore outing is expected to cover most, if not all, of the Arabasta saga, including the Reverse Mountain, Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island arcs. In Eiichiro Oda's original manga, the Arabasta Saga lasted 117 chapters. Considering the live-action series's first season adapted roughly 100 chapters, we're likely to see part of the Arabasta saga spill over into Season 3. Another Season 2 newcomer, Joe Manganiello, has already teased that his character Mr. o will be back for the third season, which seems to confirm this. In a press release, Netflix said "One Piece" Season 2 promises 'fiercer adversaries and the most perilous quests yet." The official logline reads: 'Luffy and the Straw Hats set sail for the extraordinary Grand Line — a legendary stretch of sea where danger and wonder await at every turn. As they journey through this unpredictable realm in search of the world's greatest treasure, they'll encounter bizarre islands and a host of formidable new enemies.' While we don't know when to expect "One Piece" Season 3 just yet, a release date is likely just over the horizon. I would guess that Netflix plans to announce it sometime after "One Piece" season 2 premieres in 2026. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Newsweek
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Iron Fist' Returning to MCU
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Marvel fans were ecstatic when Charlie Cox returned as the titular hero in the Disney+ series "Daredevil: Born Again." Not only did it bring back Vincent D'Onofrio's iconic performance as Wilson Fisk, but it also meant that the Netflix Marvel series were officially being ingrained into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This was later confirmed when it was revealed that Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) would be joining Daredevil in Season 2. More Entertainment: 'Black Panther' Game Canceled and Studio Shockingly Shut Down by EA Now, another member of The Defenders will be returning to the MCU. However, it won't be the version fans have come to know from the divisive Netflix series. Iron Fist will appear in 'Luke Cage' Season 2. Iron Fist will appear in 'Luke Cage' Season 2. Marvel Netflix According to Kambole Campbell of Variety, Iron Fist will be returning to the MCU in the upcoming "Eyes of Wakanda" animated series. "There will be an Iron Fist in here, and not the Iron Fist you expect," director Todd Harris said. 'EYES OF WAKANDA' will officially include Iron Fist but 'not the Iron Fist you expect' (Source: — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 9, 2025 That being said, there are plenty of things about "Eyes of Wakanda" that seem to defy expectations. More Entertainment: Chris Hemsworth Video Has Fans Thinking He's Leaving MCU A spin-off of the "Black Panther" films, "Eyes of Wakanda" will be a four-episode series that will be "hop-scotching through centuries." This means that each episode will be a stand-alone story in the country's history. For example, the first episode takes place in 1260 BC and follows "a disgraced former Dora Milaje named Noni" as she pursues a former Wakandan guard who became a pirate and sails under the moniker "The Lion." Needless to say, it seems that everything in this series will be unlike anything Marvel fans have seen before from the MCU. And maybe that's a good thing. More Entertainment: Ryan Coogler Confirms Denzel Washington Has a Part in 'Black Panther 3' While most of the Netflix Marvel series were popular, "Iron Fist" proved to be the most critically maligned, with Season 1 receiving a shockingly low 20 percent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. While Season 2 improved, it still only received a 55 percent critics' score. However, the audience scores were better, with Season 1 receiving 71 percent and Season 2 receiving 61 percent. Given that "Eyes of Wakanda" takes place across history, it will be interesting to see what time period Iron Fist will enter the series. More Entertainment: Chris Evans Shares Brutally Honest Feelings About 'Avengers: Doomsday' 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know For more Marvel and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Superheroes coming to Iowa for Des Moines Con
DES MOINES, Iowa – A marvelous weekend is in store for fans of superheroes. Des Moines Con opens Friday at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. It's a celebration of comics, TV, movies, video games, cosplay, and generally all things nerdy. Golf greats aim at record lows while Principal Charity Classic hopes for record high in giving Some big names are making an appearance at the event. That includes Daredevil – Charlie Cox, Luke Cage – Mike Colter, and Iowa's own Superman, Brandon Routh. The owners of a Minnesota-based anime store say conventions like these make a world of difference for their small business. 'It's everything. It's like, where can you go where you have so many like-minded people in one spot, and it's honestly, we do it because it's a lot of hard work in the beginning. It's a lot of chaos in the beginning. But, as soon as the door is open, everyone is so happy,' said Cristina Perez of Tenshi Toys. As part of Des Moines Con, you can participate in a video game tournament and a cosplay contest. It all starts at noon on Friday and runs through Sunday. You can find more information on who will be there and the schedule of events here. Superheroes coming to Iowa for Des Moines Con Golf greats aim at record lows while Principal Charity Classic hopes for record high in giving Supportive housing Monarch Apartments has positive impact in first few months after opening Iowa lawmaker wants 'stiffer penalties' for online grooming after missing child reunites with family Golfers get practice in pro-am before Principal Charity Classic Round 1 begins Friday Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 teases Defenders MCU debut
Daredevil: Born Again that debuted early this year, follows Matt Murdock during one of the darkest chapters of his life. In the new Disney series, Matt finds himself fighting to survive as his world unravels. Armed with intimate knowledge of Matt's life, the Kingpin launches a brutal campaign to dismantle it—arranging his disbarment, freezing his assets, and destroying his personal reputation. Season 2 now teases the long-awaited debut of the full Defenders lineup in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . With Jessica Jones , Luke Cage, and Danny Rand officially part of MCU canon, it's only a matter of time before the team reunites on screen. Luke Cage and Iron Fist stars Mike Colter and Finn Jones teased as much, sharing Instagram stories that confirmed they're in New York at the same time (Colter even commented "My dude" on Jones' post). An observant fan found compelling evidence that further stoked the fire of this speculation. This gave fans the impression that they were filming sequences for Born Again, although they haven't responded to the rumours yet. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Münster: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Luke Cage and Danny Rand are now anticipated to return as well, since Krysten Ritter is scheduled to reprise Jessica Jones in Season 2. A street-level superhero crossover was hinted at by show-runner Dario Scardapane . This was established in Season 1 when Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) had to gather an army of insurgents because the odds were stacked against him. Danny acknowledged that this would have been the perfect time to bring in the defenders, but they wanted to "create a completely organic" build-up to that reunion. "When you're working in what I would call the Hell's Kitchen corner of the MCU, those iconic characters are always in your mind," he told Entertainment Weekly. "...You want to bring in people and relationships and past figures in Matt's life because they help the story,' he further elaborated. Born Again is the perfect opportunity for the Defenders' MCU debut. Depending on audience reception, the show could also be a launch pad for Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist spinoffs. Born Again could resolve their storylines.
Geek Tyrant
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Krysten Ritter Comments on Returning as Jessica Jones in DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN and There's "Much More in Store" — GeekTyrant
Yesterday, news broke that Krysten Ritter is officially returning as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Ritter has since commented on the big announcement, saying: "It's so great to be back, returning to Jessica after three seasons and The Defenders and now joining the MCU. I'm so excited to bring back this iconic character, and without giving too much away, there is much more in store for Jessica Jones. This is going to be an incredible season!" I love that Ritter is joining the fold, and now we have two Defenders down, with two to go… Mike Colter's Luke Cage and Finn Jones' Iron Fist, but I could do with out Jones' version of Iron Fist. Who know if those characters will even return. I hope that Ritter's involvement in the next season will involve a decent sized and meaningful story arc, maybe something that leads to a Jessica Jones Marvel Special Presentation, like Jon Bernthal got for The Piunisher. The character is just a interesting, unique and one of the more complex and compelling heroes Marvel TV ever gave us, and she deserves the spotlight. As Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 gears up for its March 2026 premiere, we'll be watching closely for more news. Source: Variety
