One Piece watch order
One Piece movies in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.
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 to watch the One Piece movies in order: the full guide
All 8 films and series in the One Piece franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is One Piece (1999); the first in chronological order is One Piece (set in East Blue to the New World).
Release order
- One Piece (Series, 1999): Luffy's whole journey, 1,100+ episodes; skip the filler arcs to save time.
- One Piece Film: Strong World (Movie, 2009): A side story written by Eiichiro Oda; best after Thriller Bark.
- One Piece Film: Z (Movie, 2012): A side story in the New World, after the two-year time skip.
- One Piece Film: Gold (Movie, 2016): A heist in a floating casino city; after Dressrosa.
- One Piece: Stampede (Movie, 2019): A pirate festival packed with fan favourites; optional.
- One Piece Film Red (Movie, 2022): Shanks' daughter Uta, a singer with a dangerous power.
- One Piece (Series, 2023): The live-action retelling of East Blue.
- One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Series, 2026): The crew enters the Grand Line.
Chronological order
- One Piece (set in East Blue to the New World): Luffy's whole journey, 1,100+ episodes; skip the filler arcs to save time.
- One Piece Film: Strong World (set in A side story after Thriller Bark): A side story written by Eiichiro Oda; best after Thriller Bark.
- One Piece Film: Z (set in A side story in the New World): A side story in the New World, after the two-year time skip.
- One Piece Film: Gold (set in A side story after Dressrosa): A heist in a floating casino city; after Dressrosa.
- One Piece: Stampede (set in A side story): A pirate festival packed with fan favourites; optional.
- One Piece Film Red (set in A side story): Shanks' daughter Uta, a singer with a dangerous power.
- One Piece (set in East Blue): The live-action retelling of East Blue.
- One Piece: Into the Grand Line (set in The Grand Line): The crew enters the Grand Line.
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.