One Piece has been a source of intrigue for many years within both the anime and manga worlds.However, creator Eiichiro Oda has given a clear indication regarding the current timeline for the series. Oda announced on One Piece Day on August 23rd, 2026, that the manga will run for another four years. This indicates that the ending of the series is much further off than most fans originally thought.
While Oda has made it clear that One Piece is in its final arc, there are still several large mysteries waiting to be revealed. The fact that new projects such as the 2029 film One Piece Film: BAAD are scheduled for release in the near future clearly indicates that the world of One Piece will be expanded upon for at least the next decade. Due to the ongoing events of the Elbaf arc and the numerous unresolved plotlines that exist throughout the story, fans now believe that the manga may continue running until at least 2030 or possibly even longer. Oda’s latest update on the ending of One Piece confirms that fans will get to experience a few more years of the manga series.
Although there were speculation that One Piece was coming to an end, Oda has recently announced that the story is far from over.
Therefore, fans can expect to see Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates go on more adventures, as the path to the ultimate conclusion of One Piece will take longer than expected. On One Piece Day 2026, an annual celebration of Eiichiro Oda’s popular manga series, it was revealed that One Piece will continue for over four more years, delaying the conclusion of the series. The announcement about the delayed conclusion of One Piece came with the announcement of two major movie projects. One Piece Film: God Valley is scheduled for release in the summer of 2027. This movie will adapt the well-known God Valley Incident from the manga. One Piece Film: BAAD is scheduled for release in 2029 and is currently being discussed extensively online. Oda’s involvement with BAAD is notable because he designed the title poster for the movie himself.
Additionally, BAAD is an original story that expands upon the One Piece universe, whereas God Valley is an adaptation of an existing manga arc. One Piece Film: BAAD provides strong evidence that the manga will not be ending anytime soon. Given that BAAD is set for release in 2029, it is highly unlikely that the manga will end prior to the release of BAAD. One Piece is expected to continue past 2030, with many unresolved plot points left to explore. These include the Void Century, the final battle, Laugh Tale, and the truth behind the One Piece treasure.
Additionally, Film: BAAD is expected to be the first canon side story written by Oda that adds new lore to the main storyline. Previous films have generally stood alone and have not added new lore to the main storyline. There are several reasons why One Piece may continue running until 2032 or beyond. Oda has previously stated that he intends to finish One Piece within five years. In an Oricon interview, his editor Naito expressed confidence that Oda could meet this goal if he followed his original plan. Naito said, “If he sticks to his plan, he will finish it in five years.” Oda’s increased involvement with other projects such as films and the One Piece live action series has caused him to take more breaks from writing the manga. These additional breaks have altered the original timeline for the manga. With large story arcs yet to be completed and additional aspects of the world’s mythology being added to the series, it appears that the conclusion of One Piece may now occur sometime between 2032 and 2033 instead of a much earlier date. Fans of One Piece can expect to enjoy many more years of thrilling adventures as Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates get closer to finding out what One Piece is all about.
