Watch the One Piece anime from episode 1 (1999); it is one continuous story of more than 1,100 episodes, so skipping the filler arcs is the main way to save time. The films are side stories you can watch after the arc they follow. Netflix's live-action series retells the story from the start in its own continuity.
- Titles
- 8
- Films
- 5
- Series
- 3
- Watch time
- 498 hours
- Box office
- $446 million
- Avg IMDb
- 7.8
One Piece movies in release order
Here is every One Piece title in the order it came out, 1999 to 2026: 5 films and 3 series. Optional entries are marked; you can skip them on a first watch.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Piece | 1999 | Series | 472h 56m | 9 |
| 2 | One Piece Film: Strong World optional | 2009 | Film | 1h 54m | 8 |
| 3 | One Piece Film: Z optional | 2012 | Film | 1h 48m | 7.7 |
| 4 | One Piece Film: Gold optional | 2016 | Film | 2h | 7.1 |
| 5 | One Piece: Stampede optional | 2019 | Film | 1h 41m | 7.5 |
| 6 | One Piece Film Red optional | 2022 | Film | 1h 55m | 6.7 |
| 7 | One Piece | 2023 | Series | 7h 45m | 8.3 |
| 8 | One Piece: Into the Grand Line | 2026 | Series | 8h 8m | 8.3 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For One Piece, release order and story order are the same thing: every series picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with One Piece and go in release order, skipping the 5 optional titles on the first pass.
The essentials are 3 titles and about 489 hours, 2% less than the full run.
The three highest rated: One Piece (9), One Piece (8.3), and One Piece: Into the Grand Line (8.3).
Every One Piece movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 1999 · Series · 472h 56m
One Piece
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates. Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way. Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Why it matters: Luffy's whole journey, 1,100+ episodes; skip the filler arcs to save time.
- Starring
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, and Mari Yaguchi
- Scores
- IMDb 9
- Episodes
- 1180 across 23 seasons
No. 02 · 2009 · Film · 1h 54m · optional
One Piece Film: Strong World
20 years after his escape from Impel Down, the legendary pirate Shiki, the Golden Lion, reappears causing massive upheaval to the Marines. During his long seclusion, he was able to come up with a scheme to bring the World Government to his knees. On his way to execute the plan, Shiki crosses paths with the Straw Hat Pirates and becomes so impressed with Nami's knowledge of meteorology that he abducts her to forcedly enlist her into his crew. Luffy and the gang end up on a strange land populated with monstrous beasts as they desperately search for Shiki and Nami.
Why it matters: A side story written by Eiichiro Oda; best after Thriller Bark.
- Starring
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, and Akemi Okamura
- Director
- Munehisa Sakai
- Box office
- $53 million
- Scores
- IMDb 8
No. 03 · 2012 · Film · 1h 48m · optional
One Piece Film: Z
Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. When Luffy and his crew encounter him at sea, not only are they utterly defeated by the man with an arm made of Seastone, Nami, Robin, and Chopper are turned 10 years younger due to Z's minion Ain. Luffy is so determined to win against him that he does not even notice Z's master plan that could sacrifice thousands of lives.
Why it matters: A side story in the New World, after the two-year time skip.
- Starring
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, and Akemi Okamura
- Director
- Tatsuya Nagamine
- Box office
- $74 million
- Scores
- IMDb 7.7
No. 04 · 2016 · Film · 2h · optional
One Piece Film: Gold
The glittering Gran Tesoro, a city of entertainment beyond the laws of the government, is a sanctuary for the world’s most infamous pirates, Marines, and filthy rich millionaires. Drawn by dreams of hitting the jackpot, Captain Luffy and his crew sail straight for the gold. But behind the gilded curtains lies a powerful king whose deep pockets and deeper ambitions spell disaster for the Straw Hats and the New World alike.
Why it matters: A heist in a floating casino city; after Dressrosa.
- Starring
- Kazuya Nakai, Mayumi Tanaka, and Akemi Okamura
- Director
- Hiroaki Miyamoto
- Box office
- $66 million
- Scores
- IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%
No. 05 · 2019 · Film · 1h 41m · optional
One Piece: Stampede
The world's boldest buccaneers set sail for the great Pirate Festival, where the Straw Hats join a mad-dash race to find Gol D. Roger's treasure. There's just one little problem: An old member of Roger's crew has a sinister score to settle.
Why it matters: A pirate festival packed with fan favourites; optional.
- Starring
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, and Akemi Okamura
- Director
- Takashi Otsuka
- Box office
- $82 million
- Scores
- IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%
No. 06 · 2022 · Film · 1h 55m · optional
One Piece Film Red
A new adventure begins for Luffy and his crew when mysterious pop superstar Uta unveils her identity — and launches a misguided plan for world peace.
Why it matters: Shanks' daughter Uta, a singer with a dangerous power.
- Starring
- Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, and Shuichi Ikeda
- Director
- Goro Taniguchi
- Box office
- $171 million
- Scores
- IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 97%
No. 07 · 2023 · Series · 7h 45m
One Piece
With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure.
Why it matters: The live-action retelling of East Blue.
- Starring
- Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, and Mackenyu
- Creator
- Matt Owens and Steven Maeda
- Scores
- IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 86%
No. 08 · 2026 · Series · 8h 8m
One Piece: Into the Grand Line
In ONE PIECE: Into the Grand Line, 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.
Why it matters: The crew enters the Grand Line.
- Starring
- Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, and Mackenyu
- Creator
- Matt Owens and Steven Maeda
- Scores
- IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
One Piece box office and budgets
The 5 One Piece films with reported numbers have grossed $446 million worldwide. The biggest is One Piece Film Red at $171 million, 38% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by One Piece: Stampede ($82 million) and One Piece Film: Z ($74 million).
The best and worst rated One Piece movies
Across 8 rated titles, One Piece averages 7.8 on IMDb. The top of the list is One Piece at 9, then One Piece (8.3) and One Piece: Into the Grand Line (8.3). At the bottom: One Piece Film Red (6.7) and One Piece Film: Gold (7.1). Money and quality don't line up perfectly: the highest grosser, One Piece Film Red, is only the 8th best rated.
- One Piece9
- One Piece8.3 · RT 86%
- One Piece: Into the Grand Line8.3 · RT 100%
- One Piece Film: Strong World8
- One Piece Film: Z7.7
- One Piece: Stampede7.5 · RT 94%
- One Piece Film: Gold7.1 · RT 67%
- One Piece Film Red6.7 · RT 97%
Who appears in the most One Piece movies
Mayumi Tanaka leads with 6 appearances as Monkey D. Luffy, ahead of Kazuya Nakai (6) and Akemi Okamura (6). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayumi Tanaka | Monkey D. Luffy | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Kazuya Nakai | Roronoa Zoro | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Akemi Okamura | Nami | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Kappei Yamaguchi | Usopp | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Hiroaki Hirata | Sanji / Vinsmoke Sanji | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Ikue Otani | Tony Tony Chopper | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Yuriko Yamaguchi | Nico Robin | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Kazuki Yao | Jango / Franky | 6 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Cho | Shimotsuki Ryuuma / Brook | 5 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Katsuhisa Houki | Jinbe / Jimbei | 2 | One Piece (1999) to One Piece Film Red (2022) |
| Iñaki Godoy | Monkey D. Luffy | 2 | One Piece (2023) to One Piece: Into the Grand Line (2026) |
| Emily Rudd | Nami | 2 | One Piece (2023) to One Piece: Into the Grand Line (2026) |
One Piece directors and creators
7 filmmakers have directed or created One Piece; Matt Owens has the most, with 2.
- Matt OwensOne Piece (2023) and One Piece: Into the Grand Line (2026)
- Steven MaedaOne Piece (2023) and One Piece: Into the Grand Line (2026)
- Munehisa SakaiOne Piece Film: Strong World (2009)
- Tatsuya NagamineOne Piece Film: Z (2012)
- Hiroaki MiyamotoOne Piece Film: Gold (2016)
- Takashi OtsukaOne Piece: Stampede (2019)
- Goro TaniguchiOne Piece Film Red (2022)
How long it takes to watch every One Piece movie
All 8 titles add up to 498 hours: 9 hours of film and 489 hours of series, counting every episode. That is about 250 two-hour evenings, or 50 days of ten-hour binges. The essentials cut it to 489 hours. The longest film is One Piece Film: Gold at 2h.
The 4 best rated films: One Piece Film: Strong World, One Piece Film: Z, One Piece: Stampede, and One Piece Film: Gold.
Everything takes about 17 months; the essentials about 16 months.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Which One Piece movies can you skip?
5 titles can go without losing the main story. They are side stories, spin-offs or entries the later films ignore. Dropping them saves 9 hours.
- One Piece Film: Strong World2009 · Film · 1h 54m · optionalA side story written by Eiichiro Oda; best after Thriller Bark.
- One Piece Film: Z2012 · Film · 1h 48m · optionalA side story in the New World, after the two-year time skip.
- One Piece Film: Gold2016 · Film · 2h · optionalA heist in a floating casino city; after Dressrosa.
- One Piece: Stampede2019 · Film · 1h 41m · optionalA pirate festival packed with fan favourites; optional.
- One Piece Film Red2022 · Film · 1h 55m · optionalShanks' daughter Uta, a singer with a dangerous power.
Common questions
What order should I watch the One Piece movies in?
Watch the One Piece anime from episode 1 (1999); it is one continuous story of more than 1,100 episodes, so skipping the filler arcs is the main way to save time. The films are side stories you can watch after the arc they follow. Netflix's live-action series retells the story from the start in its own continuity.
How many One Piece movies and shows are there?
There are 8 titles in the One Piece franchise: 5 films and 3 series, released from 1999 to 2026.
How long does it take to watch all the One Piece movies?
About 498 hours for all 8 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (3 titles) take about 489 hours.
What is the first One Piece title in chronological order?
One Piece, set in East Blue to the New World. In release order the first is One Piece (1999).
Which One Piece titles can I skip?
One Piece Film: Strong World, One Piece Film: Z, One Piece Film: Gold, One Piece: Stampede, and One Piece Film Red. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.
What is the best One Piece movie?
By IMDb score, One Piece (1999) at 9, followed by One Piece at 8.3.
What is the highest-grossing One Piece movie?
One Piece Film Red (2022), with $171 million worldwide. One Piece films have made $446 million in total.
Who has appeared in the most One Piece movies?
Mayumi Tanaka, in 6 of them as Monkey D. Luffy.
What is the longest One Piece movie?
One Piece Film: Gold, at 2h.
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