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RumorUpdated Nov 14, 2026 · 5 sources

One Piece Season 4 WGA Listing, Early Filming Rumors, and Future Arcs

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Recent fan discussions and media headlines suggest that a fourth season of Netflix's One Piece live-action series could be moving forward sooner than expected. On October 13, 2026, a post on r/OnePieceLiveAction noted a reported WGA directory listing for Season 4 alongside rumors of the crew reuniting to film, though nothing is officially confirmed yet. Meanwhile, fans are actively theorizing about future chapter counts, Skypiea B-plots, and returning characters.

Reported WGA Listing and Early Production Rumors

Unverified reports and community discussions point toward early movement on a potential fourth season of the live-action series. On October 13, 2026, a fan discussion on r/OnePieceLiveAction highlighted that a new entry for Season 4 had reportedly appeared on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) directory.

The same Reddit post noted recent rumors that the production crew is reuniting to film, while emphasizing that nothing is officially confirmed yet. The following day, on October 14, 2026, Polygon published an article suggesting that Netflix's One Piece Season 4 could arrive much sooner than expected.

Fan Predictions on Chapter Counts and Pacing

With talk of future seasons circulating, community members are mapping out how the manga chapters might divide across upcoming episodes. In a November 1, 2026 post on r/OnePieceLiveAction, a fan broke down the chapters covered so far: Season 1 (East Blue) adapted chapters 1 through 95, while Season 2 (Entering Grand Line) covered chapters 96 through 154.

The post noted that if an unconfirmed Season 3 (Alabasta) covers chapters 155 through 217, the show adapts an average of 72 chapters per season. Exactly how many chapters or which specific arcs a potential fourth season will officially include is not known yet.

Theories on Skypiea B-Plots and Returning Faces

Viewers are also pitching ideas for how future seasons could expand the world beyond the main storyline. In a November 5, 2026 thread on r/OnePieceLiveAction, a fan expressed hope for new Marine B-plots similar to those in Season 1, specifically suggesting that the show introduce Kuzan and his interactions with Garp starting in the Skypiea arc to tie into his later appearance in Long Ring Long Land.

Meanwhile, fans are eager to see familiar actors return in later installments. An October 10, 2026 post on r/OnePieceLiveAction shared a mention of an actor's appearance at SDCC Málaga, with the poster hoping to see the character return in Season 4, though no casting or character returns for a fourth season are confirmed.

Two sides of the debate

Signs Point to Early Season 4 Prep

  • A new entry for Season 4 has reportedly appeared on the WGA directory, suggesting early writing or planning may be underway.
  • Rumors circulating in the community claim the crew is reuniting to film, alongside a Polygon headline stating Season 4 could arrive much sooner than expected.

Reasons to Wait for Confirmation

  • As noted in the r/OnePieceLiveAction discussion, nothing regarding Season 4 or the crew reuniting to film is officially confirmed yet.
  • Even the exact chapter coverage for Season 3 (chapters 155 to 217 for Alabasta) remains unconfirmed in fan breakdowns, leaving the timeline for future arcs uncertain.

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