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Earlier this year, Star Wars alum Daisy Ridley laced up her boots, loaded her guns and got to work in Martin Campbell’s high-octane flick, Cleaner. Though the movie didn’t sweep up the box office figures it was hoping for, it will have another chance to wipe the slate clean and start over again, as it has set a streaming arrival for Max on Friday, June 13. Though the movie left audiences wanting more, receiving a Rotten Tomatoes critics' approval rating of 51% and a slightly higher audience stamp of 66%, viewers could all agree on one thing — Ridley was born for a life of action. The film gives the actress her own Bruce Willis or Jason Statham-like character, and she steps up to the challenge without hesitation, making the role of the hero look like a piece of cake.

After leaving the military following a squabble with a misogynist co-worker,...

Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation is returning for a highly anticipated Season 2 next year, but fans of the hit pirate series can set sail with their favorite crew sooner rather than later. Lego is finally bringing the Straw Hat Pirate crew to the toyline, and iconic sets have been recreated in blocky form.

Lego unveiled a handful of new sets for One Piece, which feature Monkey D. Luffy and the rest of his crew on the Going Merry, as well as other instantly recognizable locations and beloved characters. In addition to the main pirate ship, fans can purchase sets for Arlong Park, Windmill Village, Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent, and the Baratie. They are also releasing individual "Brick Headz" for select characters, including Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and Buggy the Clown (Jeff Ward). You can check out the new Lego sets below.

One Piece fans have waited decades for...

One Piecefans are about to get a whole new way to celebrate their favorite series thanks to Lego.

Lego has just unveiled its full lineup and release date of the upcoming One Piece sets and figures. These include two new figures of Monkey D. Luffy and Buggy the Clown, as well as Windmill Village Hut, Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent, The Baratie Floating Restaurant, Battle at Arlong Park, and The Going Merry Pirate Ship sets. Each of these additions to the world of Lego are available for pre-order now through the official online store, set to be released on Aug 1, 2025.

Lego Sets Release Date for Official Toy Sets for Netflix's One Piece

One Piece has been a fast fan-favorite ever since the original manga by Eiichiro Oda first appeared in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997. The series follows the would-be young Pirate King Monkey D. Luffy and...

After a lot of hype, One Piece live action finally made its way to Netflix in 2023 and proved that not all adaptations disappoint. Starring Iñaki Godoy, Emily Rudd, and others, Season one quickly became the most-watched Netflix show during the latter half of 2023. With Season 2 ready to hit the screens next year, fans are already wondering what Matt Owens and Steven Maeda may have in store for them.

As for the cast of One Piece, aka the beloved Straw Hat Pirates, they already know what they want to do in Season 3: join forces with the world of WWE. It would be a dream come true for Emily Rudd if she got the green light to replicate a WWE legend’s move as Nami, and turns out, she has already gotten his blessing.

Emily Rudd wants to go all Matt Hardy on her enemies Emily Rudd in One Piece live...

Chopper in Netflix’s One Piece season 2 (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Season two of One Piece live action has been in the making for quite some time now. With updates trickling in slowly since production began in July last year, Netflix has been keeping its highly anticipated show quite under wraps. However, the Ott platform answered a few questions during its Tudum event on June 1, 2025.

One Piece season 2 will be released on Netflix sometime in 2026. At the event, Netflix also announced a new character this season – Tony Tony Chopper. Voiced by Mikaela Hoover, this tiny character was introduced via a short teaser video. Hoover also took the facial capture of Chopper.

Netflix Introduces Chopper From The Live-Action One Piece Season 2

In the 88-second-long teaser video, Chopper hides behind a pole in an indoor room. Chopper is shy, nervous, and slips down the steps before revealing the release timeline for the next season.

One Piece has always been about wild dreams, bold adventures, and unexpected journeys, even when it seems downright impossible or defies common sense, Luffy and the Straw Hats have done it.

Now, it seems like the ambitions have switched from the Grand Line straight into the WWE Universe. WWE switched to Netflix, and this move has had a hilarious outcome during Netflix’s Tudum 2025 global fan event.

The stars of One Piece‘s live-action series, which has been wildly popular, have made a surprising yet hilarious request. The stars, including Iñaki Godoy, want to make their WWE debut and enter the square ring.

The Straw Hats take time off for a side quest

Who can imagine, Monkey D. Luffy, the man who is going to be the Pirate King, and his unique Straw Hat crew would be itching to jump into the square ring and pull off some famous moves.

One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has shared his reaction to the long-awaited reveal of Tony Tony Chopper in the upcoming second installment of Netflix's popular live-action series. In December 2024, Oda visited the show's set in South Africa, where the cast and crew were filming Season 2.

Oda expressed his excitement about Chopper’s live-action debut in a post shared by the Netflix Anime X account. The beloved mangaka also praised the creative team who are responsible for bringing the fan-favorite character to life. "The key to Season 2 is, of course, our weird talking animal," he wrote. "After extensive trial and refinement by the entire team, the day has come to finally unveil him!! From his form and furs to his expressions and voice, and even lighting and gravity simulation - a world-class team brought their skills together in bringing Tony Tony Chopper to life, and now he's ready to be introduced to the world!

Netflix's Tudum happened over the weekend, and it meant that there were fans of the streamer's One Piece live-action adaptation, eagerly awaiting news about the show's sophomore season. Ahead of the event, fans were already fired up when a video suggested that something big was coming to Season 2. The new live-action take on Tony Tony Chopper ahead of Season 2’s premiere was the big reveal at Tudum, and now creator Eiichiro Oda has offered his take on the streamer's design for the reindeer doctor.

Tony Tony Chopper is the next fan-favorite Straw Hat to join Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew when they arrive Drum Island in Season 2. Netflix has debuted a new look atOne Piece that finally revealed how Chopper will look like in live-action. Chopper will be voiced by frequent James Gunn collaborator, Mikaela Hoover, who has experience in voice acting and motion capture, as...

Netflix Tudum live 2025 was everything we wanted it to be. We learned that when series are dropping, we were entertained by Lady Gaga, and Sofia Carson was a very good host.

But we didn't watch because the event is like an awards show. We watch to learn about stuff. More specifically, when movies and series we want to watch are coming out.

It's difficult to fit everything into just a couple of hours, but Netflix did its best. Were we satisfied with the amount of information? Of course. Here are four of the biggest things we learned.

4 things of the biggest takeaways from Netflix Tudum Live 2025Stranger Things season 5 release date confirmed

Many assumed, based on lots of rumors, that the final season of the iconic show would be released in two parts. As it turns out, the actual number is three. On November 26, the first four episodes of the...

Netflix’s Tudum event brought Tony Tony Chopper trotting onto the stage in virtual form, confirming that Mikaela Hoover will voice and performance-capture the Straw Hats’ pint-size doctor when One Piece returns in 2026. A brief teaser showed the blue-nosed reindeer bounding across a Cape Town set while Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar welcomed him to the crew.

Series creator Eiichiro Oda hailed Chopper’s arrival in a handwritten note shared after the reveal, calling the character “the heart of the ship” and praising the blend of practical prosthetics and Wētā-assisted CGI that preserves his cartoonish charm. Showrunner Joe Tracz said the team settled on Hoover—best known for Guardians of the Galaxy cameos—after screen tests proved her “elastic vocal range could swing from timid to fearless in the same line.

Production wrapped in March after eight months around Cape Town Studios and a location...

The live-action One Piece adaptation's season 2 officially has a release window. Iñaki Godoy is set to return as Monkey D. Luffy, alongside Mackenyu Arata's Zoro, Emily Rudd's Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson's Usopp, and Taz Skylar's Sanji. The crew will also be picking up new Straw Hats along the way. One Piece season 2 began production in June 2024 and wrapped filming in February 2025. The original release date was scheduled for late 2025, which would be a significant shift from season 1's August 2023 release date.

At Netflix's Tudum event, the One Piece cast gathered to celebrate the end of production and to tease the upcoming episodes. As post-production continues, Tony Tony Chopper (Mikaela Hoover) was introduced to the Tudum audience with a major announcement. While initial hopes were that the season could debut in 2025, One Piece's sophomore season will officially be released in 2026. Chopper did not explain exactly when the season will debut,...

All Major Announcements Made At Netflix Tudum 2025! ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Tudum 2025, Netflix’s biggest global live event covering all its original shows and films, took place in the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31, 2025. Like every year, the platform made major announcements about its upcoming content with exclusive sneak peeks and teasers alongside presenting an epic lineup of talent and unforgettable performances from Lady Gaga and Hanumankind. The event was hosted by Sofia Carson and united fans and celebrities for a spectacular showcase of entertainment and an epic celebration of fandom.

All Major Shows & Films Announced At Netflix Tudum 2025 Squid Game Season 3

In the show’s opening, the iconic pink guards from Squid Game took over Los Angeles with a thrilling dance performance before cast members Lee Jung-jae (Gi-Hun), Lee Byung-hun (Front Man), Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ae-sim, and Choi Seung-hyun treated fans to the exclusive debut of the Squid Game Season 3 trailer.

Netflix held it’s annual global fan event, Tudum Live on Saturday evening (May 31) and it was quite the star-studded affair.

The big event was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with tons of Netflix stars from both scripted and unscripted programming, including Jenna Ortega, Kerry Washington and Sofia Carson, who served as the host of the evening!

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During the event, Netflix revealed several trailers and teaser trailers, announced premiere dates and there was even a live performance from Lady Gaga, who sang “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra,” with an on-stage appearance from Jenna Ortega, her Wednesday season two co-star.

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We have rounded all of the Netflix stars who were in attendance at Tudum Live, including those from One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, Selling Sunset, Love Is Blind, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,...

Who's ready for One Piece season 2? Netflix has just announced some really exciting news about the highly anticipated second season. We'll get to reunite with Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates crew next year! Yes, you read that right. One Piece season 2 is coming out in 2026. Netflix announced this amazing news at its live Tudum event on May 31.

We had hoped that the second season would be released this year, but after Netflix revealed its 2025 lineup and the live-action series wasn't included on the list, it pretty much solidified that the new installment would not be released in 2025. Given production wrapping up in February 2025, a 2026 release seemed more likely, and now it's officially confirmed.

Sadly, Netflix didn’t share an official release date during its Tudum event. However, if we had to make a release prediction, we believe there’s a strong chance One Piece season 2 could drop early next year,...

One Piece already had a built-in fanbase via its 100+-volume, 25+-year history as a manga, so it was expected to do well when it got its inevitable live-action adaptation. And it did, topping Netflix charts and receiving strong reviews overall. With that, anticipation is high for season two of One Piece, especially now with the reveal of a new character, Tony Tony Chopper, who made his first appearance back in 2000.

In addition, we learned that the supremely talented Mikaela Hoover will portray Chopper using vocal talents and facial capture. Hoover did similar work as Floor the Rabbit in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Hoover is just the latest cast member to join the gang for season two of One Piece, which also includes Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, Joe Manganiello as Mr. 0, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek,...

Earlier this week, Netflix teased the second season of One Piece, it's live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's historically successful pirate manga. This new season will introduce a bunch of popular characters. That includes Tony Tony Chopper, a talking reindeer who joins the Straw Hat pirates as the ship doctor.

Now, at their Tudum event, Netflix finally pulled the curtain on this character. Watch below:

Tony Tony Chopper is played by Mikaela Hoover, and by "played," I mean she's voice the character and provide facial capture. Hoover has a pretty long resume in TV and film, but the credit I remember her most for — and the one most relevant to her new role — is as Floor the Rabbit in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. If you've forgotten that movie, allow me to re-traumatize you: Floor was a genetically augmented Rabbit who became friends with Rocket Raccoon while they and...

Almost two years after the live-action One Piece series premiered on Netflix, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming second season. The show was acknowledged at this year's Tudum 2025 event hosted by Netflix, which came with a big update for the fans waiting for new episodes.

On the livestream for Netflix Tudum 2025, some of the stars were present to tease Season 2. They teased that everything would be "bigger" in the new season, but the "biggest" reveal that they have was that the "crew gets a little bigger this season," leading to a major casting announcement. They then introduced Tony Tony Chopper as he will appear in Season 2, and he teased the "new friends" that are coming when the show returns in 2026. As he is animated, he appeared in a video that was screened to the crowd.

The first season of the live-action One Piece premiered on Netflix in August 2023. It drew praise from critics and fans,...

Two months after wrapping production, Netflix has finally revealed who is starring as the character of Tony Tony Chopper in the live-action version of One Piece.

Mikaela Hoover, who has featured in Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, will voice the character and will do the facial capture.

The news was announced at Netflix’s fan promotional event Tudum. The streamer also debuted the first look at the character, which will feature in season two, which will return in 2026. Watch above.

It comes two months after the streamer revealed Tony Tony Chopper, a popular character from the manga, would appear.

Hoover’s role was announced by the five original Straw Hat members, Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar previewed the show’s second season, which is set to stream in 2026.

Hoover joins Joe Manganiello and Lera Abova, who join as Mr O and Miss All Day Sunday,...

Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece is finally returning with Season 2, and everybody's favorite pirate crew is headed for their biggest adventure yet. A few days after revealing an exciting teaser for the upcoming season, the streamer revealed some exciting new developments that will have fans ready to set sail for another high-seas journey.

During the live Tudum event, Netflix unveiled a major announcement regarding the latest season of the hit action series. The first look at Tony Tony Chopper has been revealed, and the latest member of the Straw Hat Pirates will be voiced by Mikaela Hoover (Superman). Along with the first-look teaser, it's been revealed that Season 2 will air in 2026. One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, and Vincent Regan as Garp. Check out the teaser below:

Joining the...

Netflix has revealed a first look at One Piece Season 2, which will begin streaming on the service in 2026. The new season will include the fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper, voiced by Mikaela Hoover.

One Piece Season 2 reunites the original Straw Hat crew, Iñaki Godoy (Monkey D. Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) as they come back together in Cape Town.

The returning cast from the first season also includes Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy, and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger. The new cast members include Brendan Sean Murray as Brogy, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Clive Russell as Crocus, and Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9.

Also on board are David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, and Werner Coetser as Dorry.

Based...

Netflix’s live-action One Piece will introduce a key character in the show’s second season — one that won’t quite be live action.

The series based on the long-running manga will have Tony Tony Chopper join the Straw Hat Pirates in season two. The streamer introduced the actress playing the character, Mikaela Hoover, Saturday at its Tudum fan event, with help from One Piece stars Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero and Taz Skylar.

Hoover will provide Chopper’s voice and the face capture for the CG-animated character, who in One Piece lore is the ship’s doctor and a senior officer of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. Netflix also offered up a first look at the character Saturday; see it below.

Hoover joins a host of new additions to the One Piece cast, including Charithra Chandran, Joe Manganiello, Katey Sagal, Lera Abova, Mark Harelik, Sophia Anne Caruso,...

“One Piece” has found its Tony Tony Chopper.

Mikaela Hoover will voice the manga’s iconic character while also providing facial capture for the live-action series, Netflix revealed during Saturday’s Tudum fan event in Los Angeles.

The cast of the show shared a first-look at the character while teasing things to come in Season 2, watch the clip below:

Attention All Pirates! The doctor is in! Meet Tony Tony Chopper, voiced by the incredible Mikaela Hoover.

One Piece Season 2 sets sail in 2026! #Tudum pic.twitter.com/DUTzStsqDb

— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025

Hoover’s other credits include working with James Gunn on both “Superman” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and appearing in “Beef,” also at Netflix.

Chopper is the latest and one of the most beloved members of the Straw Hat pirates and was teased for their Season 2 appearance long before the casting. He joins the rest of the crew...

It may have taken some time to surface, but the good news is finally here. Ahead of season two's premiere, One Piece has not only announced who will be bringing Tony Tony Chopper to life for Netflix, but we have learned who will be playing the cute reindeer. Today, Netflix confirmed Superman actress Mikaela Hoover is playing Chopper, and her take on the One Piece lead was revealed in a special clip as seen below:

Of course, this latest piece of casting brings Netflix's One Piece closer to its return. Following the show's hit debut, its original crew will return courtesy of Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero, and Taz Skylar. With season two on the horizon, One Piece is ready to bring even more Straw Hat crew members to the screen, and this first look at Chopper has been long awaited by the fans.

Tony Tony Chopper Will...

“One Piece” Season 2 will set sail on Netflix in 2026 with actor Mikaela Hoover joining the live-action series as the voice of fan-favorite character Tony Tony Chopper.

Hoover also does the facial capture for the little reindeer-human hybrid doctor who will be teaming up with pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his band of Straw Hats.

Based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga and subsequent anime series “One Piece,” Netflix’s live-action series follows Luffy and his crew on a perilous journey to find the legendary fabled treasure, One Piece, and become King of the Pirates.

Returning “One Piece” stars from Season 1 include Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero as Usopp, Taz Skylar as Sanji, Ilia Isorelys Paulino as Alvida, Jeff Ward as Buggy and Michael Dorman as Gold Roger.

Godoy, Mackenyu, Rudd, Romero and Skylar announced the Chopper casting news and planned...

The signs were all there. Earlier this year, Netflix teased some of its biggest releases for 2025, and subscribers were quick to notice that One Piece was not included in the footage. Today, during the streamer's fan event Tudum in LA, it was finally confirmed: the highly anticipated Season 2 of the hit series will only become available to watch in 2026. This means that the gap between the freshman and sophomore seasons will be almost three years — a record for the franchise.

Despite the daunting confirmation, the news doesn't come as much of a surprise to those who have been paying attention. Filming of Season 2 was officially announced back in February, which means that, ever since then, One Piece has been in the lengthy process of post-production. The series is heavy on practical and special effects, and was praised for its quality — but getting to that final result takes time. Unfortunately for fans,...

Ahoy, Straw Hats! A cute, toddler-sized friend will join One Piece when the live-action series returns for Season 2 in 2026.

During Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event on May 31, stars Iñaki Godoy (who plays Luffy), Mackenyu (Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero (Usopp), and Taz Skylar (Sanji) took the stage to preview what’s to come, including a first look at the latest character to board the series, Tony Tony Chopper.

But who is this adorable creature in the giant pink top hat?

A blue-nosed reindeer-boy hybrid, Chopper is as smart as he is cute. With the ability to treat various illnesses, he aims to travel the world and accomplish his dream of curing any disease — which would certainly come in handy for our Straw Hat pirates. He’s also fiercely loyal, loves compliments (but doesn’t want you to know it), and wears his heart on his sleeve. But...

The second season of One Piece might have wrapped filming, but the sophomore season does not have a release date yet. When the show returns, audiences will be reunited with Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his crew aboard the Going Merry as they continue their journey. Ahead of this weekend's Netflix Tudum event, the cast of the series teased a major announcement coming. The show released a teaser to that effect which held previously unrevealed information of its own. The resident badass of the Going Merry is the fan-favorite swordsman, Roronoa Zoro (Mackenyu), and the character will be getting a new-look in Season 2. A closer look at the teaser reveals that Zoro returns with a familiar steely gaze, and an updated arsenal that fans of

Eiichiro Oda's legendary manga and anime will recognize.

In the aforementioned short teaser, Zoro is seen wielding three swords. Longtime fans can clearly...

This Saturday, May 31st, at 8pm Eastern (5pm Pacific), the Netflix streaming service will begin streaming Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, allowing subscribers to tune in for “a celebration of fandom and culture-defining storytelling, spotlighting Netflix’s biggest films, shows, stars and creators. The event will also feature Live Audio Descriptions and Captioning so everyone can fully experience the fun.” The event will include live performances from Lady Gaga and Hanumankind, along with exclusive sneak previews of some highly anticipated titles, including Frankenstein, Happy Gilmore 2, One Piece, Stranger Things, Squid Game, Wednesday, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Rip, along with epic crossover moments with talent from some of our biggest films and series, including Outer Banks, The Life List, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Forever, My Oxford Year, Ginny & Georgia, My Life with the Walter Boys,...

When the first season of Netflix's live-action adaptation of One Piece was released in 2023, it received surprisingly positive reactions from old and new fans alike. The streaming service has attempted to bring popular manga and anime titles to life through live-action in the past, but none have been as highly regarded as One Piece. So, it only makes sense that the upcoming second season would be highly anticipated, especially because of the addition of two new Straw Hat crew members. To hype up the series' presence at the Tudum event, Netflix has released a special new teaser for One Piece Season 2.

The teaser, which can be viewed below, depicts the Straw Hats aboard their ship, The Going Merry. In the clip, Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) tells Nami (Emily Rudd) that the crew will be having a sleepover as a team bonding exercise. One by one, each Straw Hat enters the room,...

Ahead of Netflix's Tudum, a new clip has confirmed that a new glimpse at OnePieceseason 2 will be revealed, alongside the tease for the Tony Tony Chopper's live-action design. The hit Netflix series is an adaptation of Eichirou Oda's beloved manga series, chronicling the voyage of Monkey D. Luff (Inaki Godoy) as he hopes to discover the fabled One Piece will mark him as the King of the Pirates. One Piece season 2 will see the crew of the Going Merry venture to the Grand Line, covering events from the "Loguetown" arc to the "Drum Island" arc.

Ahead of the Tudum showcase, the official Netflix YouTube account has revealed a new clip featuring the return of OnePiece's Straw Hat crew. In the clip below, Luffy (Inaki Godoy), Nami (Emily Rudd), Zoro (Mackenyu), Usopp (Jacob Gibson), and Sanji (Taz Skylar) gather for a team-building experience. However, the clip ends with a focus on animated reindeer footprints,...

It's been a while, but One Piece fans remember it well: Season 1 of the live-action series ended with Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) announcing that they were bound for Grand Line in their next adventure. Now that Season 2 is approaching, it looks like the One Piece team is finally ready to share a hefty amount of information this weekend as Netflix prepares its annual fan event Tudum. In a new video, the Straw Hats gather inside the Going Merry to check out something really special, and you can check the video out in this article.

The video has the same upbeat energy that we've come to expect from the Straw Hats. Luffy fell asleep while he waited for the new season, but he's woken up by Nami (Emily Rudd) and announces that it's time they had a slumber party to bond. Even though not everyone is a fan of the idea, Sanji...

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed June this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of HBO’s brilliant period drama series, The Gilded Age, as well as the streaming release of Paolo Sorrentino‘s latest film, Parthenope. Just like every month, HBO Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the seven new movies and TV shows coming to Max in June 2025.

Parasite (June 1) Credit – Cj Entertainment

Parasite is a South Korean dark comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. The 2019 film revolves around the financially struggling Kim family, who see an opportunity to lead a parasitic life when their son gets a job working for a wealthy family. Parasite stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-Jeong,...

Morgan Spector, Carrie Coon, and Harry Richardson in ‘The Gilded Age’ season 3 (Photograph by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max)

Max’s June 2025 lineup includes the season three premiere of The Gilded Age, the three-part true crime documentary series The Mortician, and the premiere of My Mom Jayne, Mariska Hargitay’s very personal documentary film on her mother, classic movie star Jayne Mansfield. The hot summer month delivers the streaming premieres of A Minecraft Movie (date to be determined) and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.

Max’s June schedule also includes Parthenope, a romantic drama from writer-director Paolo Sorrentino, and director Martin Campbell’s Cleaner starring Daisy Ridley, Taz Skylar, and Clive Owen.

Max June 2025 Lineup

June 1

A Hologram for the King (2016)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

Backtrack (2016)

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)

Black Patch (1957)

Blues in the Night (1941)

Casino (1995)

Fight Club...

June is heating up on Max with a packed lineup of new shows, movies, and live events. From the return of hit series to powerful documentaries and exciting movie premieres, there’s something for everyone this month.

Highlights include the Season 3 debut of the HBO Original series The Gilded Age, two moving HBO documentaries, Enigma and My Mom Jayne, and the gripping docuseries The Mortician. Movie lovers can look forward to the much-anticipated Minecraft Movie, A24’s Parthenope, and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.

In honor of Pride Month, Max will also spotlight a wide range of Lgbtqia+ stories. Plus, sports fans can catch all the action from Roland-Garros 2025, including the men’s and women’s championships. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new on Max this June.

1. The Gilded Age S3 – June 22

Season 3 of The Gilded Age returns with eight weekly episodes,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max (soon to be called HBO Max) streaming service in June. The Max June 2025 lineup includes the premieres of The Gilded Age Season 3, documentaries Enigma and My Mom Jayne, and the docuseries The Mortician.

The schedule also includes the streaming debuts of A Minecraft Movie, A24’s Parthenope, and The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. You can also celebrate Pride Month with Lgbtqia+ stories and stream Roland-Garros 2025 (aka the French Open), including men’s and women’s championships.

The Gilded Age Season 3 Featured Programming

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The Gilded Age Season 3 (HBO Original Drama Series)

The eight-episode season premieres on June 22 at 9 p.m. Et, and episodes debut weekly.

The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic and social change, when empires were built, but no victory came without sacrifice.

The world of One Piece has been undergoing a series of changes in recent times. After the franchise earned the coveted Guinness World Record title of "Largest Gathering of People Wearing Straw Hats," it was clear that more was on the way. It was soon revealed that the beloved One Piece character, the fan-favorite Tony Tony Chopper, would be getting his own spin-off. But perhaps most exciting is the fact that the second season of the live-action adaptation of the story on Netflix is drawing ever closer. Charithra Chandran has been cast as our Miss Wednesday, and looking ahead to the new season, the actress has taken fans on a tour of one of the new locations the Straw Hats will visit in Season 2.

When Season 2 premieres, the live-action series will see the Straw Hats meet new people like the Rumbar Pirates, and visit new locations, with series creator, Eiichirô Oda,...

One Piece Season 2 is set to premiere soon, and the coming season of the Netflix live-action adaptation is bringing with it the return of Luffy and the Straw Hats. Season 2 will introduce a host of new characters, including Joe Manganiello, who will play Mr. 0, aka the "Desert King" Sir Crocodile. Season 2 might not have premiered yet, but there were already fan theories and speculation that a third season was already in the works. Well, now, it's all systems go for a third season of One Piece, as Manganiello has confirmed that filming on the season will commence in the later part of 2025.

In a recent interview, Manganiello mentioned the production break between seasons and teased his upcoming return to set, which suggests that the journey across the Grand Line will be smooth sailing for another season. Confirmation comes via OP_Netflix_Fan on X where Manganiello reveals, "We've taken a...

True Blood vet Joe Manganiello shared a new update about Netflix’s One Piece series, seemingly confirming its early Season 3 renewal. In the upcoming next installment of the hit fantasy adventure series, Manganiello has signed on to portray the live-action version of Mr. 0/Crocodile.

Although Netflix has yet to make an official announcement about One Piece Season 3, it looks like fans we’ll get to see more of Luffy’s fan-favorite Grand Line adventures in live-action. In a recent interview with Cinema Blend, Manganiello revealed that the cast and crew of One Piece will soon be coming back to the set for the production of the third season. "We've taken a break between Season 2 and Season 3, so yeah, I'll be heading back later on this year, and we'll be working on the next part of the story. So that's about all I could say," he said. The Magic Mike actor...

After weeks of speculation and fan theories, it is finally official that One Piece season 3 is happening. Joe Manganiello, who will portray the infamous villain Mr. 0 (Crocodile) in season 2, confirmed that filming for the third installment of Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation will begin later in 2025. In a recent interview, Manganiello mentioned the production break between seasons and his upcoming return to set, hinting at a smooth continuation for the beloved series.

This confirmation from @OP_Netflix_Fan on X comes at a time when fans were unsure about the show's future, especially following the departure of co-showrunner Matt Owens earlier this year. While Netflix has remained tight-lipped, this latest news aligns with earlier industry buzz. A Writers Guild of America listing hinted that season 3 would be produced between 2025 and 2026, which now appears to be accurate. The early production start could also mean a shorter wait between seasons, which...

One Piece fans are eating well recently. First, they got the insane post-hiatus animation in the anime, then Wit Studio’s announcement of a remake is, the manga is nearing its climax (maybe), and now even the Netflix live-action series has some great news for you. And you might be surprised to know it’s about the series’ third season, not even the second.

Even though an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, one can safely assume Season 2 will be released sometime around late 2025. However, it’s wild they’ve already confirmed Season 3’s production even before Season 2’s release, and fans have already started speculating about what’s next.

One Piece Live Action Season 3 is already in the planning!

While we don’t even know when Season 2 will release, we’ve already got some juicy news about One Piece Live Action Season 3! According to a trusted X...

Okay, let’s get this straight from the beginning: Luffy and romance in One Piece? Not exactly a package deal. The guy is all about meat, freedom, and punching bad guys, and not exactly into those elegant candlelit dinners. But you know Oda, right? He’s sprinkled just enough hints over the years to get fans thinking: what if, actually, there is someone waiting for Luffy at the end of the Grand Line?

And while Boa Hancock’s hilarious obsession with Luffy has been a long-running gag, let’s be real, Luffy doesn’t even notice her that way. He’s immune to her beauty, ignores her flirting, and treats her like he treats everyone else: with chaotic politeness and zero romantic awareness. It’s funny, but it ain’t love. Now Nami? That’s a whole different vibe.

Boa Hancock with Luffy in One Piece: Sorry, Boa fans,...

One Piececreator Eiichiro Oda unveils a stunning new Lego treasure ahead of the franchise's next big release.

As seen in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by the official One Piece Netflix social media account, Oda unveils a Lego chest containing a masterfully crafted Lego Gum-Gum Fruit of his very own. "Wow! Incredible," Oda exclaims upon seeing the Gum-Gum Fruit in person. "It's amazing. It even has the patterns. I like it... I'm so happy," he adds. While Oda's new 'treasure' is a gift and sadly not available for sale, it comes on the heels of news that Lego will soon be releasing an official One Piece set for fans based on the Netflix live-action series.

One Piece's Eiichiro Oda Reveals His New Lego Gum-Gum Fruit Straw Hats, @LEGO_Group brought a one of a kind treasure to our captain! Eiichiro Oda was gifted a Lego Gum-Gum Fruit...

When Netflix livestreams its Tudum fan event for the first time on May 31, viewers will be greeted by a familiar face in host Sofia Carson.

The streamer announced on Wednesday that the “Purple Hearts,” “Feel the Beat,” “The Life List” and “Carry-On” actress will emcee the movie and TV festival live from the Kia Forum.

Other stars who will be featured at the live event include Jenna Ortega, Millie Bobby Brown, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Lee Jung-jae, Teyana Taylor, Julie Bowen, Lily Collins, Oscar Isaac, Steven Yeun, Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, T.O.P, Mia Goth, Christopher McDonald, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Felix Mallard, Lee Byung-hun, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Mackenyu, Joanna Lumley, Iñaki Godoy, Kid Cudi, Luis Guzmán, Noah Schnapp, Sara Waisglass, Taz Skylar, Vanessa Lachey, Fred Armisen and Guillermo del Toro.

Plus, additional details on further special guests, panels, sneak previews and activations are still to come.

“Carry-On” and “The Life List” star Sofia Carson is set to host Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, which will feature the casts of “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Frankenstein,” “Happy Gilmore 2” and more of the streamer’s popular TV shows and movies.

While Netflix’s Tudum has been an annual event since 2020, this Tudum marks the first time the live event — which this year will take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles — will also air live on Netflix as a special. Previous iterations of Tudum have live-streamed on YouTube.

The format for the show is described by Netflix’s vice president of series marketing for the US and Canada, Shelly Gillyard, as a combination of “fanfare, variety show, comedic, music, live performances, talent, appearances.” “We’re really trying to expand this to feel more like big performance and segments that are going to be entertaining for members around the world,...

All of us are aware of the sucky nature of Netflix’s live-action anime adaptations. With every series, Netflix manages to destroy our beloved characters and trash our favorite stories, so when everyone saw how wonderfully One Piece had been adapted, we praised it and asked for a second season.

With the second season’s filming having recently ended, we’ve got access to some hilarious behind-the-scenes clips from the live-action One Piece set, and one of these clips shows Luffy losing to Sanji.

Members of the live-action One Piece cast like to have fun Luffy asks Zoro about his dream | Credits: Netflix

The cast members of the Netflix live-action One Piece adaptation are the most important part of the show, not because of their necessity, but because they were personally chosen by Eiichiro Oda, the author of One Piece, to play their respective characters.

Oda-sensei chose the members based on their nationality,...

Netflix’s One Piece has single-handedly propped up the reputation of live-action adaptations. After an exciting Season 1 that is true to the source, the fans have been eagerly waiting for Season 2. There has been no information as to the release, but that will change very soon. The journey to the Grand Line is filled with difficulties, and the thrill of the adventure is going to reach an all-time high.

Netflix has officially confirmed that One Piece live-action season 2 will be part of its upcoming Tudum 2025 event, which has been scheduled for May 31. It is clear that some interesting details about the release, possibly the storyline as well, would be out during the event.

Netflix’s big update for One Piece Season 2 is coming at Tudum 2025

The event will begin at 8:00 Pm Et (5:00 Pm Pt) on May 31, and fans worldwide are preparing for what could be one of the...

The second season of One Piece has wrapped filming with old and new fans of the franchise alike waiting to see where Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) journey takes him next. Based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, the live-action adaptation of One Piece arrived in 2023 and established itself as a massive success for Netflix. Key to the show's success on the streamer was the authenticity of its characters, and none delivered on his role quite like Japanese actor, Mackenyu, who plays Roronoa Zoro. From the iconic green hair to his unique multi-sword fighting style, Mackenyu embodied Zoro perfectly from the very beginning. So, how did that come about?

Zoro is arguably one of the most beloved anime and manga characters there is. So there was understandably some skepticism surrounding the authenticity of his adaptation. However, Netflix's One Piece properly squashed those fears, and Mackenyu has revealed the secret behind this successful portrayal.

There is a lot of anticipation among fans of the popular manga, One Piece, regarding the second season of Netflix's live-action adaption of the story. Filming on Season 2 has already wrapped, so fans can look forward to an announcement regarding a release date sometime soon...we hope. Monkey D. Luffy's (Iñaki Godoy) and his desire to become the King of the Pirates is key to the One Piece storyline, and so is his Devil Fruit power, Gomu Gomu no Mi. Season 2 will have to grapple, not only with the storyline, but the outlandish scenes that accompany the manga. Central to that will be the arrival of the Zoans, the newest type of Devil Fruit users, who are known for their ability to transform into other creatures.

Season 2 has added a number of new faces to the roster, with Ty Keogh being one of them. Keogh is set to play...

Stars: Daisy Ridley, Matthew Tuck, Clive Owen, Lee Boardman, Rufus Jones, Taz Skylar, Ruth Gemmell | Written by Matthew Orton, Simon Uttley, Paul Andrew Williams | Directed by Martin Campbell

Alright, let’s dive into Cleaner, an action-packed thriller that’s got everyone buzzing this year! Directed by the maestro of high-stakes cinema, Martin Campbell, and starring Daisy Ridley in a career-defining role, this movie is a rollercoaster of tension, stunts, and sheer entertainment that demands, no… commands your attention. Buckle up, because I’m about to get into this skyscraper action thriller showdown!

Cleaner kicks off with Joey Locke (Daisy Ridley), a former soldier now scraping by as a window cleaner in London. She’s tough, she’s haunted, and she’s just trying to keep her head down while supporting her autistic younger brother, Michael (Matthew Tuck in a supporting role that’s equal parts tender and heartbreaking). But fate has other plans.