Netflix's 'One Piece' Live-Action Adaptation Takes Top Spot Despite Early Dethroning, Season 2 Scripts Completed But On Hold Due to Strikes

Netflix's live-action adaptation of the popular anime 'One Piece' quickly rose to the #1 spot globally before being displaced by a comedy special, raising uncertainty about renewal.
The show covers the beginning of the manga's story through the Arlong Park arc in a condensed 8 episodes.
Scripts for a second season are already completed but production is stalled due to ongoing strikes.
Casting and production design choices aimed to stay faithful to the source material while making necessary live-action adjustments.
The adaptation has garnered praise from critics and fans, attracted new viewers, and boosted interest in the original anime.